Reading one of the texts by Pope Leo XIV, I couldn't help but see a resemblance to Father Parent, who invited us daily to put Christ's words into practice in our lives.

I would like to share with you an extract from the paragraph that brings them together through their deep convictions about listening to the Word of God and its power.

Pope Leo XIV advocates a ministry of listening: listening to the Word of God, a grace :
“How important it is to listen! Jesus says, ‘My sheep listen to my voice’. And I think it is important for all of us to learn how to listen more, to enter into dialogue”, he pleaded, highlighting the importance of listening to the Word of God and listening to others. And thus “to know how to build bridges, to know how to listen without judging, not closing the doors thinking that we have all the truth and no one else can tell us anything”, he enumerated. (Excerpt from the homily at the Mass given by Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, May 11, 2025).

Let us take the time to reflect on this text, which, as Father Parent so aptly suggests through spirituality, invites us to live our attitudes of life intensely by opening wide our hearts as missionary disciples.

And give thanks for the appointment of Pope Leo XIV, known for his profound faith and compassion for all.

Louise Fleury, Volunteer of God
Drummondville