Pope Francis' message for Lent 2019

"For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of Godā (Rom 8:19) Dear Brothers and Sisters, Each year, through Mother Church, God āgives us this joyful season when we prepare to celebrate the paschal mystery with mind and heart renewedā¦ as we recall the great events that gave us new life in Christā (Preface of Lent I). We can thus journey from Easter to Easter towards the fulfillment of the salvation we have already received as a result of Christās paschal mystery ā āfor in hope we were savedā (Rom 8:24). This mystery of salvation, already at work in us during our earthly lives, is a dynamic process that also embraces history and all of creation. As Saint Paul says, āthe creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of Godā (Rom 8:19). In this perspective, I would like to offer a few reflections to accompany our journey of conversion this coming Lent. 1. The redemption of creation The celebration of the Pasc...