Pope Francis' Prophetic Mission

In spite of the opposition and the objection he is facing from some of his fellow-Christians, Pope Francis continues to make a difference and send out waves of positive energy through his uncomplicated faith in the Gospel, through his unassuming attitude towards others, through his simple life, through his insightful perception of reality with its problems and chances, and through the simple, direct and distinct language he uses to preach the Good News to everyone. His life-style represents a new way of living faith, hope and charity as did the prophetic figures of the Old Testament, challenging the powerful both inside and outside the Church to care for the neglected and the underprivileged. What he says and does is so surprising and disturbing that one begins to ask oneself whether he is the Pope or a Prophet of God who has been sent to warn us and call us all to return to the Lord. Through his life and ministry the Pope seems to direct the Church towards this goal of being transparent and credible. “Pope Francis’ courage coupled with humility and firmness offers great hope that he will lead the church like Jesus who was a great agent of change.” The main reasons for this hope and positive energy which he instils in the hearts and minds of the poor are the following: how proves his solidarity with the poor again and again, the pastoral concern he has for the people of God and which he attempts to instil into the hearts and minds of his fellow clergymen by asking them to move to the peripheries, the joy and happiness he discharges both in his faith life and in his relationship with fellow human beings and above all his conviction about God’s mercy and compassion which he tries to translate into everyday life. His life and mission are truly prophetic