As you may know, Pope Francis recently visted Mexico; and while he was there he had the opportunity to give a strong message to the mexican youth, in Morelia, Michoacán (one of Mexico’s most violent cities): “[…] rather than allowing themselves to be used and trampled on, he told them to recognize their value and to place their hope in Jesus […] This, he said, is because “you cannot live in hope, or look to the future if you do not first know how to value yourselves, if you do not feel that your life, your hands, your history, is worth the effort.” [1]

His message always emphasize human dignity and mercy, this are two of the main subjects, along with love, empathy and compassion for the poor, he always talks about, and I think that’s really great!

Whatever your beliefs, we can ALL agree this man is A W E S O M E!

So I invite and encourage each and everyone to listen carefully to what Francis has to tell us, definitely worth it!

You can watch Pope Francis’ full homily to young people in Mexico here!

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[1]  What Pope Francis told a stunningly large crowd of Mexican youthCatholic News Agency. [http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/what-pope-francis-told-a-stunningly-large-crowd-of-mexican-youth-17365/]