Holy Father Pope Francis while addressing the faithful gathered for his catechesis on the Mass at his General Audience, conveyed that the Gospel sheds the light of the mystery of Christ on the scriptural readings that precede it. His Holiness Pope Francis highlighted that the rites surrounding the Gospel proclamation aim at venerating it as the living and saving word of God.
As reported by Vatican radio, Holy Father Pope Francis remarked that “Through these signs, the assembly recognizes the presence of Christ, who sends the ‘Good News,’ which converts and transforms. We listen to the Gospel, and we must respond with our lives.” Further, His Holiness added, “The Word of the Lord enters through the ears, arrives at the heart, and goes to the hands to perform good works. The homily also follows the Word of the Lord along this journey”.
His Holiness Pope Francis spoke to priests, deacons, and bishops who preach at Mass and conveyed that the homily must be well-prepared and brief with the help of prayer, study of the Word of God, and a clear, brief synthesis, which must not go over 10 minutes.
