@abdimarihotmarbun: repost reels vaticannews St. Peter’s Basilica, Chrism Mass celebrated by Pope Francis. During Chrism Mass in the Vatican on Holy Thursday, Pope Francis thanked priests for their heroic witness, and urged them to draw closer to Christ and start anew, like St Peter. “Thank you, dear priests, for your open and docile hearts”, the Pope said. The Pope also reflected on how St. Peter, the first Pastor of our Church, lost sight of Christ and denied him three times. In remorse, the Pope recalled, Peter’s eyes were flooded with tears that, “rising up from a wounded heart, liberated him from his false notions and his self-assurance.” “Those bitter tears,” Pope Francis said, “changed his life.” Once we recognize our sin, the Pope said, “our hearts can be opened to the working of the Holy Spirit, the source of living water that wells up within us and brings tears to our eyes.” Those who are willing to be “unmasked” and let God’s gaze pierce their heart, he said, receive the gift of those tears, the holiest waters after those of baptism. #catholic #catholicism #popefrancis #chrism #mass #chrismmass #chrismmass2024 #thankedpriests #heroicwitness #recognize #baptism #vatican