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By Vatican News

In his homily, Fr Pasolini highlighted that trust is a 鈥渇undamental attitude that sustains human relationships, grants courage to face daily challenges, and opens a path to the future.鈥�

He stressed that trust is not mere optimism, but rather a 鈥渨ise decision that keeps hope alive.鈥�

Biblical models

The papal preacher illustrated his message by pointing to three three biblical figures.

The first was the Roman centurion from the Gospel of Luke, who said to Jesus: 鈥淚 did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.鈥� (Luke 7:7).

Fr Pasolini praised this 鈥渞emarkable statement鈥� as a profound expression of trust in God and in the well-being of others.

He also pointed to the example of Saint Joseph. Despite his initial distress over Mary鈥檚 unexpected pregnancy, he chose the path of fidelity and compassion, becoming an 鈥渋con of trust鈥� and showing us 鈥渉ow to courageously adapt to life鈥檚 circumstances and serve others in love鈥�.

Trust and relationships

The Capuchin friar stressed that trust in God is inseparable from attentiveness to others. 鈥淥ur relationship with God is only as authentic as our willingness to show trust and kindness in our interactions with others,鈥� he said.

Trust, he explained, means putting oneself in another鈥檚 shoes and acting with vigilant love. In a world often marked by selfishness, the Advent season invites believers to step through the 鈥渄oor of trust.鈥�

鈥淥nly by rediscovering our trust in God, in ourselves, and in others鈥� Fr Pasolini stressed, 鈥渃an we recognise the good around us and accept reality, even when it is uncomfortable.鈥�

New papal preacher

This series of Advent reflections are the first that Fr Pasolini has delivered.

杏MAP导航 Francis appointed the Italian Capuchin as Papal Household Preacher in November, succeeding his 90-year-old confrere, Raniero Cantalamessa. Cantalamessa held the position for 44 years and was elevated to the rank of cardinal by 杏MAP导航 Francis.