Patience

Pope Francis

25.03.13 Holy Mass, Santa Marta


John 12: 1-11


The emblem of the infinite patience that God has for man is reflected in the infinite patience that Jesus has for Judas.

Jesus did not say: 'You are a thief.’”. Instead “he was patient with Judas, trying to draw him closer through patience, his love. During Holy Week, we would do well to think of the patience of God, the patience that God has with each one of us, with our weaknesses, our sins.

The patience of God is a mystery! How much patience he has with us! We do so many things, but He is patient.

God is patient like the prodigal son’s father who waits everyday for his son to come home. And if we think of this, applying it to each one of us, only one thought can escape our hearts: thank you. This is God's patience, this is the patience of Jesus."

Let us think of our personal relationship, in this week: How patient has Jesus been with me in my life? Just this. And then the words will rise from our hearts: 'Thank you, Lord! Thank you for your patience.