In the book entitled “You are great! The beauty of being unique and special”, published by Libreria Editrice Vaticana and Elledici, Pope Francis offers a profound reflection on God’s love for every human being. Through summaries of documents, speeches and messages, the Pope invites us to recognize and respond to the immense love that God has for each one of us. The introduction to the book is by Monsignor Dario Viganò, who highlights that we are “custodians of a love that has been given to us without guarantees.”
The Unconditional Love of God
The work reminds us that each person is a unique and precious creation in the eyes of God. He knows us intimately, every name and every face, and sees us reflected in the image of Jesus, his Son. This divine love impels us to grow and become more like Him. Throughout the pages of “You Are Great!”, Pope Francis, with his deep understanding of the human soul, guides us through his words, drawing a profile of contemporary humanity. This portrait makes us exclaim “You Are Great!” to ourselves and to those around us, highlighting our uniqueness and worth.
Two Parts, One Message
The book is divided into two parts. The first, “You Are Precious,” focuses on God’s love for humanity. The second, “Live, Love, Dream,” invites us to act once we have understood this unconditional love. These sections complement each other to give us a complete vision of how God’s love calls us to live fully and authentically.
Monsignor Viganò’s Introduction
In his introduction, Monsignor Dario Edoardo Viganò, Vice-Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, reminds us that we are unique and special not because of our heroic achievements, but because we are the recipients of a divine love that requires no guarantees. God has entrusted his heart to each of us, asking us to bear witness to his love in our daily lives. This love of the Father is infinite and does not fear betrayal, sin, failure or rejection.
Monsignor Viganò also underlines the importance of the “gaze” in human relationships, especially in the digital context. He encourages us to live with the trust of a child who knows that he will always find comfort in the embrace of his parents, even in moments of error. He recognizes that life is not easy and that every day we must fight against our pride. The prayers of the Psalms, he says, can be a balm in times of fatigue and difficult relationships, offering words of comfort and hope.
A Call to Action
A Call to Action“You are great!” is not only a declaration of divine love, but also an invitation to live according to that love. It urges us to recognize our own worth and that of others, to live with hope, and to act with love in our daily lives. This book by Pope Francis is a guide to understanding and embracing our uniqueness, reminding us that each of us is a masterpiece of the Creator, loved and appreciated beyond all measure.
