Category Archives: Papa Luciani (Pope John Paul I)

Papa Luciani and Evangelization

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Papa Luciani, on September 28, 1978, the day of his death, said this: I must bear witness to his name: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God…. he is the king of the new world; he is … Continue reading →

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Papa Luciani on Hope

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Pope John Paul I, on September 20, 1978 in his weekly general audience, spoke of hope and cheerfulness. I’d like to share an excerpt for you today, as we live in a world in need of hope and a smile. … Continue reading →

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The Greatness of Papa Luciani is Magnified by the Brevity of His Pontificate

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Deacon Bob

A few days ago, I posted a few thoughts on how I believe Pope John Paul II’s papacy was a fulfillment of the papacy of his predecessor, Pope John Paul I, Papa Luciani. Today I would offer for your reflection … Continue reading →

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My Reflections of Blessed John Paul II in Light of John Paul I

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

My time in Rome during the pontificate of John Paul II was brief. I left Rome in December, 1978, shortly after he was elected. I was privileged, though, to have been able to be in the Piazza di San Pietro … Continue reading →

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A Meditation for the Beginning of Holy Week

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Thanks to Dr. Lori Pieper over at On Pilgrimmage I would like to offer the following prayer composed by Papa Luciani (Pope John Paul the First). It was actually a part of one of his homilies when he was bishop … Continue reading →

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Video on Papa Luciani

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I viewed this evening a YouTube clip on Papa Luciani that I hadn’t yet seen. There are many available, but this one has slipped by me up to now for some reason. It is a pretty good one. Here is … Continue reading →

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Gearing up for the 100th birthday of Papa Luciani

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Next year, 2012, will be the centenary celebration of Papa Luciani’s birth. As you know from so many of my previous posts, Papa Luciani was Pope John Paul I, for whom I was privileged to have served back in 1978 … Continue reading →

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Papa Luciani on Lefebvre and Religious Liberty

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Deacon Bob

With the Church having made sincere efforts to invite the Society of St. Pius X back into the Church after Archbishop Lefebvre brought it into schism many years ago, I thought it might be of interest to see what Papa … Continue reading →

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Papa Luciani, Pray For Us

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Here is a prayer asking for the intercession of Papa Luciani (Pope John Paul I) whose cause of beatification continues throughout the world. (Original is in Italian, written by Bishop Maffeo Ducoli, bishop of Belluno-Feltri.) “Lord Jesus, you have given … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“God calls us with a slight whisper.” — Pope John Paul I (Papa Luciani)

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Update on Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo and Papa Luciani

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Thanks to Lori Pieper (see comment on previous post) I have learned that Toniolo probably influenced the thinking of Papa Luciani. As you may know, Luciani’s father was a laborer and asked Luciani to never forget the poor if he … Continue reading →

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Yes, God Can Heal You

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Yesterday, as I was proclaiming the Gospel at 6:30 am Mass, I was left wondering. The Gospel was about Jesus healing a man, both of his sin and of his physical illness, and how the people accused him of blasphemy … Continue reading →

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Papa Luciani on Freedom, Life Model, the World and the Church

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Pope John Paul I, while Cardinal of Venice, wrote in December 1973 a fictitious letter to St. Bonaventure which is included in Luciani’s book Illustrissimi. I’d like to quote an excerpt below on freedom, Christ as a model, the world, … Continue reading →

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A Request for Information Regarding Papa Luciani

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Deacon Bob

One of my readers has asked for information as to where he might obtain video of Pope John Paul I’s papacy. His comment can be read in the Recent Comments log to the lower right. I have directed him to … Continue reading →

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Something Beautiful for God – Missionary Servants of Pope John Paul I

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Deacon Bob

I’d like to thank Dr. Lori Pieper for bringing to my attention the following article from The Parable, the magazine of the diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire. It is about Lauretta and Ray Seabeck, who have given themselves to the poor of … Continue reading →

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