Category Archives: Pope Francis

Holy Father’s Letter to the US Bishops on Retreat

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father has issued a letter to the US bishops on retreat at Mundelein near Chicago. It is worth all our time to read. Here is the link: http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/letters/2019/documents/papa-francesco_20190101_lettera-vescovi-usa.html Here is the text: LETTER SENT BY THE HOLY FATHER … Continue reading →

Posted in Church News, Pope Francis | 3 Comments

Pope Francis’ Words to the Curia

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Deacon Bob

I think this is worthy of the time it will take to read. Our current ecclesial situation vis a vis clergy and laity, requires a great conversion and purgation. Our Holy Father is eloquent in the following address he gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Pope Francis | Comments Off on Pope Francis’ Words to the Curia

Holy Father’s Urbi et Orbi Message for 2016

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Deacon Bob

(Official English translation from www.vatican.va) Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Christmas! Today the Church once more experiences the wonder of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and the shepherds of Bethlehem, as they contemplate the newborn Child laid in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Pope Francis | Comments Off on Holy Father’s Urbi et Orbi Message for 2016

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Deacon Bob

If only we would all be so blessed and willing to bless!

Posted in General Interest, Pope Francis | Comments Off on A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

“A Dignified Shame, and a Shamed Dignity” and the call for Gratitude before God

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father’s homily in today’s Chrism Mass at the Vatican once again offers us much upon which to reflect. It is addressed, of course, to priests, especially to those priests that were in attendance, and can be taken for … Continue reading →

Posted in Pope Francis | Comments Off on “A Dignified Shame, and a Shamed Dignity” and the call for Gratitude before God

The Holy Father’s Homily at the Mexican-U.S. Border

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Deacon Bob

I have to admit that I have not been paying close attention to the Holy Father’s pastoral visit to Mexico this week. There have been multiple responsibilities that have kept me from such an attendance. He has, I am finding, … Continue reading →

Posted in homilies, Pope Francis | 2 Comments

Pope Francis’ Christmas Homily

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Deacon Bob

A belated Merry Christmas to all my readers! Blessings for 2016 also! Here is the homily Pope Francis delivered for Christmas night Mass this year. As usual, I let it speak for itself. HOMILY OF POPE FRANCIS THE NATIVITY OF … Continue reading →

Posted in homilies, Pope Francis | Comments Off on Pope Francis’ Christmas Homily

Pope Francis’ Words to the Poor in Nairobi

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Here is the Pope’s address to the poor of Nairobi, Kenya. As you most probably are aware, he is visiting that country in recent days. His words speak for themselves. APOSTOLIC JOURNEY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO KENYA, UGANDA … Continue reading →

Posted in Pope Francis | Comments Off on Pope Francis’ Words to the Poor in Nairobi

Pope Francis Greets Deacons on the Occasion of their 50th Year Jubilee in Rome

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis was to have given an audience to deacons from around the world who were gathering in Rome last month for a Jubilee celebrating 50 years since the Vatican Council restored the diaconate as a permanent rank in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Deacons, Pope Francis | Comments Off on Pope Francis Greets Deacons on the Occasion of their 50th Year Jubilee in Rome

May It Be So

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Deacon Bob
Posted in Pope Francis, Social Doctrine of the Church | Comments Off on May It Be So

Holy Father’s Words to the Victims of Sexual Abuse

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father met today with several victims of sexual abuse. Not all were abused by clergy but his message is clear. As I have been doing, I let you read the pope’s words without commentary from me MEETING WITH … Continue reading →

Posted in Pope Francis | Comments Off on Holy Father’s Words to the Victims of Sexual Abuse

Holy Father’s Address to the United Nations

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father has been absolutely astounding in his energy and strength since landing here in the United States. Scarcely a moment’s rest for him it would seem, and with each talk, address, and homily he leaves us much to … Continue reading →

Posted in Pope Francis | Comments Off on Holy Father’s Address to the United Nations

Holy Father’s Words to the Bishops of the United States

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Deacon Bob

I also wish to reproduce for you here the address Pope Francis gave to the American bishops. Please read it for yourselves and don’t rely on the excerpts that will be reported by the press. Take you time to reflect … Continue reading →

Posted in Pope Francis | Comments Off on Holy Father’s Words to the Bishops of the United States

Holy Father Pope Francis’ Homily for the Canonization of Fr. Junipero Serra

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Deacon Bob

(Here is the pope’s homily from the canonization Mass of Fr. Junipero Serra. I let it speak for  itself. Enjoy!) HOLY MASS AND CANONIZATION OF BLESSED FR. JUNÍPERO SERRA HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS National Shrine of the Immaculate … Continue reading →

Posted in Pope Francis | Comments Off on Holy Father Pope Francis’ Homily for the Canonization of Fr. Junipero Serra

Holy Father’s Granting of Forgiveness and Indulgence

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Deacon Bob

I have copied below a letter the Holy Father released today regarding the upcoming Holy Year of Mercy. In it you will see how broad and available he is making forgiveness and mercy to all the faithful throughout the world. … Continue reading →

Posted in Church News, Pope Francis | Comments Off on Holy Father’s Granting of Forgiveness and Indulgence