Pope Francis: Fear of change can be overcome with Jesus as our guide
Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Mar 19, 2025 / 11:55 am (CNA).
Pope Francis on Wednesday said doubts and uncertainties are not a reason to fear for those who seek Jesus’ guidance throughout life’s journey.
In his prepared March 19 catechesis on “Jesus Our Hope,” published amid his lengthy stay in the hospital, the Holy Father reflected on Nicodemus’ encounter with the Son of God in St. John’s Gospel.
“Nicodemus goes to Jesus at night: It is an unusual time for a meeting,” the pope shared. “He is a man who finds himself in the darkness of doubt, in that darkness that we experience when we no longer understand what is happening in our lives and do not see clearly the way forward.”
Before turning to Jesus for answers, Nicodemus sensed “that something no longer works in his life,” the pope explained in his catechesis.
“He feels the need to change, but he does not know where to begin,” he continued. “This happens to all of us in some phases of life.”
Emphasizing the need not to be closed in on ourselves and to accept change, the 88-year-old pontiff said Nicodemus is an example of a man who accepted the light of faith and was “reborn.”
“Changes sometimes frighten us,” the Holy Father said. “On the one hand they attract us, at times we desire them, but on the other we would prefer to remain in comfort.”
By choosing to embrace change and overcome inflexible habits and ways of thinking, the pope said people are able “to find a new way to love” others.
“The Spirit encourages us to face these fears,” he added.
Though Nicodemus was “a teacher of Israel,” the pope noted that he needed to trust Jesus’ authority and deepen his knowledge of Scripture.
“Nicodemus is able to do it: In the end he will be among those who go to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus (cf. Jn 19:39)!” he said.
“Nicodemus has finally come to the light, he is reborn, and he no longer needs to stay in the night,” he continued.
Praying for all people to have the ability to face their fears and doubts and be free, the pope concluded: “In him we find the hope to face the changes in our lives and be born again.”
Source: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/262819/pope-francis-fear-of-change-can-be-overcome-with-jesus-as-our-guide
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