Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to turn to the Virgin Mary before the arrival of Christmas, to ask her “to teach us to watch and pray.”
Pope Francis invited to ask Mary in his Twitter massage on 23 December, “Virgin of Sweet Wait, to teach us to watch and pray so as not to be distracted by following her Son.”
“And to discover his saving presence in the events of our daily life”, concluded the Holy Father’s message.
During the traditional meeting with Vatican employees and family members, Pope Francis recalled the difficult situation that Mary and Joseph went through when they could not find a place to stay.
“However,” said the Pope, ” in the hearts of Mary and Joseph there was an underlying serenity, which came from God, came from the knowledge of being in his will, of seeking it together, in prayer and in mutual love.”
Therefore, he wished all families that this Christmas they can enjoy the same serenity that the Holy Family shows us.