Pope Francis wants every person to know and believe that they are a miracle-an important, unique individual-and that we can choose to live with joy and purpose.
In this new book, which quickly became his biggest bestseller in many years in Italy, Pope Francis offers fifteen pieces of advice to help readers live well. Among the fifteen lessons are reminders that we are all precious, that this moment is all we have, that our treasure is not found here on earth, but in heaven, and that even though we will experience pain, we will also have the hand of God guiding us through. Pope Francis also encourages readers not to just stand on the balcony looking out, but to go out amongst the people around us and get to know many different kinds of people, to get their hands dirty, and to never give up on their dreams.
This collection of inspiring pieces will encourage, inspire, and remind all readers-Catholic or not-that God cares and wants to live and love well.
Pope Francis-Jorge Mario Bergoglio-was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 17, 1936, the son of Italian immigrants. He was ordained a priest in the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1969 and created a bishop in 1992. He became Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and was named a cardinal in 2001. In March 2013 he was elected Bishop of Rome, the 266th pope of the Catholic Church.
