'Jesus’ whole life, his way of dealing with the poor, his actions, his integrity, his simple daily acts of generosity, and finally his complete self-giving, is precious and reveals the mystery of his divine life. Christ’s resurrection is not an event of the past; it contains a vital power which has permeated this world. It is an irresistible force. Often it seems that God does not exist: all around us we see persistent injustice, evil, indifference and cruelty. But.... However dark things are, goodness always re-emerges and spreads. Each day in our world beauty is born anew, it rises transformed through the storms of history. Such is the power of the resurrection'.
Extracts from paras 265 & 276 of 'Evangelii Gaudium of the Holy Father Francis'.
