Pope Angelus: Jesus frees us from selfishness, sin and self
(Vatican Radio) In his Angelus address on Sunday from his studio above St Peter’s Square, Pope Francis reflected on the Gospel reading from Mark in which Jesus asks the disciples “Who do people say I am?” The Pope recalled how they responded, saying that some people thought he was John the Baptist restored to life, others Elijah or one of the great prophets, but couldn’t quite believe he was the Messiah. The Holy Father noted how Jesus then asks a very important question “But who do you say that I am?” in order to test their faith. Jesus, said Pope Francis is impressed by the faith of Peter who says “you are the Christ”. But Jesus also rebukes Peter for…Continue Reading