"In the face of [Jesus'] love, one cannot remain indifferent," he said.
"He begins to bring to light many situations that had killed the hope of his people and to awaken a new hope," and calls new disciples, inviting them to walk at a different pace which allows them to notice "what they had previously overlooked, and he points out new and pressing needs."
Jesus is involved in the lives of his people and is not afraid to get others involved too, Francis said, adding that he calls us and wants to anoint us so that "we too can go out to anoint others with the oil capable of healing wounded hopes and renewing our way of seeing things."
The Pope said Jesus also wants to awaken in Catholics a hope which "frees us from empty associations and impersonal analyses," and encourages faith to enter "like leaven" into every aspect of our daily lives.
God will never tire of going out to meet his children, he said, asking "how will we enkindle hope if prophets are lacking? How will we face the future if unity is lacking? How will Jesus reach all those corners if daring and courageous witnesses are lacking?"
"Today the Lord calls each of you to walk with him in the city, in your city," he said. "He invites you to become his missionary disciple, so that you can become part of that great whisper that wants to keep echoing in the different corners of our lives: Rejoice, the Lord is with you!"
After Mass, Pope Francis thanked all those who helped organize his visit, including Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, the country's civil authorities and the many volunteers who dedicated their time.
Francis noted that he began his trip by speaking of Peru as a land of hope, which he said comes from the country's rich biodiversity, its various cultures and traditions, and because of its youth, "who are not the future but the present of Peru."
Elise Harris was senior Rome correspondent for CNA from 2012 to 2018.