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Pope Francis: A Pilgrim of Hope
A pontiff close to suffering and the vulnerable. He introduced himself to the world twelve years ago with his simple and moving “Brothers and sisters, good evening”, immediately building a

Pope Francis – At Home in the House of the Father
“To learn to live, however, we must all of us learn to love. Let us not forget this! “ It was with great sadness and some shock that the world

Christ, our joy and our hope, is risen, hallelujah! Dear Brothers and members of the Hospitaller Family of St John of God The proclamation that has been given for centuries
“For the love of God, do good for yourselves by doing good for others.”
Saint John of God
A John of God Brother is a man, who shows evidence in his life, that he is willing to be a Brother to Jesus …









Our Symbol: The Pomegranate

The symbol of the Order is the Pomegranate – the apple of Granada.
Our logo incorporates the pomegranate with a cross.
The pomegranate is the fruit often referred to in the Old Testament as representing the virtue of charity.
The motto of the Order is “God is Love“ (1 John 4:8)