Theme: “Do not cast me off in my old age” (cf. Psalm 71:9)
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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis
For the FOURTH World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
28 July 2024
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Catechesis on Old Age by Pope Francis
Catechesis on Old Age
by Pope Francis
2022 FEB-JUN
Catechesis on Old Age – 1.
The grace of time and the bond between age and life
General Audience of 23 February 2022
Catechesis on Old Age – 2.
Longevity: symbol and opportunity
General Audience of 2 March 2022
Catechesis on Old Age – 3.
Old Age, A Resource for Lighthearted Youth
General Audience of 16 March 2022
Catechesis on Old Age – 4.
Fairwell and inheritance: memory and testimony
General Audience of 23 March 2022
Catechesis on Old Age – 5.
Fidelity to God’s Visitation for the Next Generation
General Audience of 30 March 2022
Catechesis on Old Age – 6.
“Honour your father and your mother”: love for the gift of life
General Audience of 20 April 2022
Catechesis on Old Age – 7.
Naomi, the alliance between the generations that opens up the future
General Audience of 27 April 2022
Catechesis on Old Age – 8.
Eleazar, consistency of the faith, honourable inheritance
General Audience of 4 May 2022
Catechesis on Old Age – 9.
Judith. Admirable in youth, a generous in old age
General Audience of 11 May 2022
Catechesis on Old Age – 10.
Job. The trial of faith, the blessing of waiting
General Audience of 18 May 2022
Catechesis on Old Age – 11.
Ecclesiastes: the uncertain night of meaning and of things in life
General Audience of 25 May 2022
Catechesis on Old Age – 12.
“Forsake me not when my strength is spent” (Ps 71:9)
General Audience, 1st June 2022
Catechesis on Old Age – 13.
Nicodemus. “How can a man be born when he is old?” (Jn 3:4)
General Audience, 8 June 2022
Catechesis on Old Age – 14.
The joyful service of faith that is learned in gratitude (cf. Mk 1, 29-31)
General Audience, 15 June 2022
Catechesis on Old Age – 15.
Peter and John
General Audience, 22 June 2022