Category Archives: Papa Luciani (Pope John Paul I)

A Case of Healing through the Intercession of Papa Luciani

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Deacon Bob

The following was written by Stefania Falasca in 30Days an Italian international monthly edited by Giulio Andreotti. It is a reportedly true story of a miraculous healing of Giuseppe Denora attributed to Pope John Paul I in 1992. Giuseppe Denora, … Continue reading →

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Catechesis and Christian Commitment – Papa Luciani

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Deacon Bob

The following are excerpts written by then Cardinal Luciani, later Pope John Paul the First. He wrote this as an “intervention” at the Synod of Bishops many years ago. “Catechesis must be concerned not only to transmit revealed truths, but … Continue reading →

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A Prayer from Papa Luciani

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Here is a simple prayer, attributed to Papa Luciani, that we all could include in our night prayer. I am asking you a grace, my Lord. I would like you to be nearby me when I close my eyes on the … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“Let us ask the Lord for the grace that a new wave of love for our neighbor may sweep over this poor world.”  — Pope John Paul I (Papa Luciani), September 24, 1978

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Memories of John Paul I

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Here are statements made by cardinals who were with Papa Luciani during the 1978 conclave which elected him pope and by an author who recorded another cardinal’s thought about the conclave (my translation). “I had various opportunities to assist Cardinal … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“After the third vote, I would have been pleased to disappear without catching anyone’s attention.” — Pope John Paul I, speaking of his reaction during the conclave in which he was elected pope.

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Quote for the Day

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“Lord, take me as I am, with all my defects, my sins, and make me become what you wish.”  — Pope John Paul I

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Papa Luciani on the Woes of his time, and ours

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Even though he wrote this in 1973, I find it apropos to contemporary society. Papa Luciani is lamenting the cultural movements in western society. He wrote a fictional letter to Aldus Manutius, a printer and publisher from Venice in the … Continue reading →

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We Are the Amazement of God

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Papa Luciani, in his book Illustrissimi, writes to Charles Péguy, a French writer and a fervent Catholic who died in the first World War. He was also the author of many religious poems, and was noted for accenting Christian witness … Continue reading →

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Papa Luciani on Hope

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Pope John Paul I had this to say about hope in his General Audience on September 20, 1978: “I said that hope is obligatory: that does not mean that hope is ugly or hard. On the contrary, anyone who lives … Continue reading →

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Papa Luciani’s letter to Jesus

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I’d like to share a portion of a letter Pope John Paul I wrote to Jesus in 1974. “Dear Jesus, I have received some criticism. ‘He is a bishop, a cardinal,” it has been said, ‘and he’s broken his arm … Continue reading →

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Papa Luciani on Faith and the Church

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Pope John Paul I took up the topic of faith and the Church in his usual pastoral way on September 13, 1978 during a general audience.  Here are excerpts for your consideration: “Read St. Paul; ‘Corpus Christi quod est Ecclesia’. … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Lord, take me as I am, with my defects, with my shortcomings, but make me as you want me to be.” — the daily prayer of Pope John Paul I

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“We never tire of considering the family as a community of love. Marital love unites the couple and generates new life. It is a reflection of the love of God.” —  Pope John Paul I, 21 Sept. 78

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Papa Luciani on the Family

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Pope John Paul I spoke to the Region VII bishops from the United States during their ad limina visit on September 21, 1978 about the Christian family.  Here is an excerpt: “Let us never grown tired of proclaiming the family … Continue reading →

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