C'est la confiance

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C'est la confiance
French for 'It is confidence'
Apostolic exhortation of Pope Francis
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Signature date 15 October 2023
Subject Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Number7 of 7 of the pontificate
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It is confidence and nothing but confidence that must lead us to Love.

Contents

— Letter of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux to Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart

C'est la confiance ("It is confidence") is the seventh apostolic exhortation of Pope Francis, on the topic of "confidence in the merciful love of God". It was published on 15 October 2023, the feast of Saint Teresa of Ávila, and dedicated to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, celebrating the 150th anniversary of her birth. [1]

Content

Prologue

1. Jesus for others

2. The little way of trust and love

3. I will be love

4. At the heart of the Gospel

Prayer concluding the text

The Pontiff concludes his exhortation with the following prayer: [3]

Dear Saint Therese,

the Church needs to radiate the brightness,
the fragrance and the joy of the Gospel.
Send us your roses!
Help us to be, like yourself,
ever confident in God's immense love for us,
so that we may imitate each day
your "little way" of holiness.

Amen.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Masotti, Adriana (15 October 2023). "Pope: Therese of Lisieux teaches us love and trust in God's mercy". Vatican News .
  2. ↑ Pope Francis (20 October 2023). "C'est la Confiance". L'Osservatore Romano .
  3. ↑ Pope Francis (15 October 2023). "Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation on St. Thèrèse of Lisieux: FULL TEXT". EWTN .
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