We must be careful of the jealousy and envy that lead us to “misjudge” others. Pope Francis began his homily at Mass in the Casa Santa Marta by explaining that these two words are the “seed of war”. His message comes from the Gospel reading, which describes how King Saul’s jealousy of David fades.
Jealousy and envy, he said, lead to an internal conversation with oneself that kills others. In reality, said the Pope, if we think about it, “there is no consistency” to them. We must “be careful” of this “worm” that enters each one of us, he said, adding that “when we feel this distaste for someone, we must ask ourselves why”.
Finally, Pope Francis prayed to the Lord that we may have the grace of having a transparent heart – a friendly one, he added, that “seeks only justice” and peace. Vatican News Department
