Pope Francis: In the Sacraments we find ourselves with Jesus

(CNA) - During his general audience on November 6, Pope Francis reflected on the importance of participating in the Church's spiritual goods in order to grow closer to God as a community in charity.

“Dear Brothers and Sisters,” he began, “In our continuing catechesis on the Creed, we now reflect on ‘the communion of saints' as a communion not only of persons but also of spiritual goods.”

We grow in communion with God and with the other members of his body “through our sharing” in those spiritual goods, noted the Pope, naming the Sacraments, charisms and charity as three of the key “treasures” found within the Church.

“In the Sacraments we find ourselves with Jesus and, through Him, we enter to form part of the holy People of God,” the pontiff explained.

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