He described them as the roadmap for Christian life.

"Holiness is a journey; holiness cannot be bought. It can’t be sold. It cannot be given away."

No Christian can exist without joy: that’s what Pope Francis said in his homily at Mass Monday morning in the chapel of the Santa Marta guesthouse. The pope stressed that even through life’s difficulties, the Christian knows he can trust in Jesus and find hope. The pope also reminded the

None of us, he stressed, can say “I am a holy and pure person.”

Pope Francis reflected on the need for Christians to consistently follow Jesus and not get waylaid or blocked on their journey of faith.

The Holy Spirit strengthens us so that we may bear witness to the Lord even through persecution.