C'est la confiance

C'est la confiance ("It is confidence") is the seventh apostolic exhortation of Pope Francis, on the topic of "confidence in the merciful love of God". It was published on 15 October 2023, the feast of Saint Teresa of Ávila, and dedicated to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, celebrating the 150th anniversary of her birth.

Content Prologue

1. Jesus for others

A missionary soul The grace that sets us free from self-absorption

2. The little way of trust and love

Apart from all merit Daily abandonment Fire burning in the night A most firm hope

3. I will be love

Charity as a personal attitude of love The greatest love in supreme simplicity In the heart of the Church A shower of roses

4. At the heart of the Gospel

The Doctor of synthesis

Prayer concluding the text The Pontiff concludes his exhortation with the following prayer:

C'est la confiance

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