Leo continues to speak the truth in the face of conflict at every turn, this AI summary from posts recently on X:

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In posts reflecting on Matthew 13:44-52 for July 26, 2026, the 70-year-old American-born pontiff described the Kingdom of Heaven as a priceless pearl that turns sacrifice into gain, outshining consumer culture’s empty promises.

He called everyone to “renewal through relationship with God and renewed prayers for peace in war-torn areas like the Middle East. Catholic leaders echoed the message, celebrating Gospel joy amid supportive responses, though a few expressed doubt about hope in earthly conflicts.

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The Book of Matthew, chapter 13, verses 44-52,

The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl

⁴⁴ “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

⁴⁵ “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. ⁴⁶ When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.

The Parable of the Net

⁴⁷ “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. ⁴⁸ When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. 

⁴⁹ This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous ⁵⁰ and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

⁵¹ “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked.

“Yes,” they replied.

⁵² He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”

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It is indeed a long slog, all the things we experience in life; on the other hand, it’s all we have, all we can be certain of; best to make most of the minutes, hours, days … easier said than done, but worth it I think,

Worth it to find the truest path you can for yourself, twists and turns included; and thus I try to follow suit; trying to find that treasure, that pearl, that path most true,

That path most true.

#stay #worthit #halffullallgood