The 5 colors of Pope Francis

I came across this picture, a combination of photos of Pope Francis dressed in the 5 different colors of the chausables or vestments that we use. After reflecting on it, I realize that the 5 colors represent something special for our beloved Pope. The white represents his enthusiasm to help the poor and destitute, an example he selflessly gives us all the time. The red symbolizes the suffering he endures by the criticism he receives, a form of martyrdom in this day and age. The green represents his vision of the church in Africa and the Far East, where he has dedicated most of his foreign trips so far, reaching out to the ends of the world. The purple symbolized the penance and sacrifice we are asked to endure in our journey of faith, and which he himself preaches by his own example. The rose color, which we use only twice during the entire year proclaims the joy of the Gospel message, a value which we are encouraged to spread around our families, our neighborhoods, our country, our entire world.