which causes us to be lacking in courage, and makes us lazy and selfish. For example, a couple might say, "No, no, not more than one child because we will not be able to go on holiday, we will not be able to go out, we will not be able to buy a house." Economic well-being, deprives us...of the courage we need to get close to Jesus. This belief demonstrates the attitude that, "It’s all very well to follow the Lord, but only up to a certain point." We should pray to God for the courage to go forward to reach the end of the journey where He awaits us.
~Pope Francis
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