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Pope Francis calls for putting the sick back at the centre of care
Pope
Francis meets with members of the Italian Association against
Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, and emphasises the need to dispel the
"darkness of pain" generated by infirmity through the gift of self and
closeness.
By Edoardo Giribaldi
Pope Francis met
with members of the Italian Association against Leukaemia, Lymphoma and
Myeloma on Saturday morning of 14 December. In his address he encouraged
them to continue in their efforts, as expressed in the motto chosen for
their gathering, “Together we illuminate the future”. He noted the
challenges in their work of providing light in the face of the "darkness
of pain" where the sick too often find themselves, sometimes discarded
"in the name of efficiency and strength" as illness is often pereived as
a defeat, whereas in illness, "even when all seems lost, it is possible
to hope".
Solidarity and closeness
The
Pope's meeting with the Association's members took place in the Paul VI
Hall on the occasion of its 55th anniversary. He began by thanking the
delegation for their commitment to numerous outreach activities in which
they are engaged, including funding research, developing specialised
centres, and welcoming and caring for patients in their homes. In a
word, "proximity", defined as "one of God's qualities".
“Yours is a testimony of solidarity and proximity, even more important in this world marked by individualism.”
Bringing people to the centre
Recalling
the theme they are discussing, "Together we illuminate the future", the
Pope then highlighted the need to offer light "with friendship,
closeness and listening" and ensure that we bring the sick back to the
centre of our care. Their stories and relationships can help find
"meaning in pain and give answers to the many 'whys'", as "even when all
seems lost, it is possible to hope."
Giving of oneself
From
the word "illuminate", the Pope then focused on the word "giving". Its
"virtuous logic" is an antidote to consumerism, he said, " which
"apparently would even like to take possession of our lives". In the
perspective of Christmas, the Pope encouraged everyone to look to Christ
child, "so that we can all be saved."
“Let us draw strength from His fragility, comfort from His cry, courage from His tenderness.”
Grass roots presence
Lastly,
the Pope focused on the idea of the "town square", a place where the
Association is present "on the streets and works from the grass roots"
throughout Italy. The Pope highlighted their commitment to inspire and
"be a tangible sign and a visible but never intrusive presence" and
their "desire to be with the people, to share their pain, to be good
Samaritans". This commitment offers a concrete contribution, he said,
increasing "the knowledge that is part of the best Italian healthcare
tradition" and ensuring "attention to people who need to feel
accompanied in therapy."
“You are a building block in the construction of two hopes: the hope for a cure, always, and the hope of therapy, in its most up-to-date methods.”
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