Card. Carlos Aguiar Retes reflects on San Francisco of Assisi

Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes, the Archbishop of Mexico, shared reflections on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, noting that the saint focused on repairing the spiritual temple rather than material structures.

During his commentary, Aguiar Retes explained that the people of God serve as the temple where the Lord lives. He stated that Saint Francis understood this spiritual reality, which led to his total devotion. The Archbishop described the temple as a place for encountering God, which provides life, strength during adversity, and joy.

Aguiar Retes also addressed teachings from Saint Paul, noting that following Jesus and his instructions is more important than external rituals. He described laws and commandments as lights that show the way for believers to live as new creations.