Category Archives: Pope Francis

Holy Father’s Call for Change: PLEASE READ!

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Deacon Bob

My dear readers, Please take the time to read this address of the Holy Father. It is a bit lengthy, but I would sincerely ask you read what he actually is saying before you begin to take in the soundbites … Continue reading →

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Holy Father’s Catechesis on Marriage

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis offered us a beautiful catechesis on marriage in last Wednesday’s General Audience. I am going to incorporate it into the homily I give in weddings. Here it is. The original is Italian. The English translation is from the … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis calls for a Jubilee Year of Mercy

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Misericordiae Vultus BULL OF INDICTION OF THE EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE OF MERCY FRANCIS BISHOP OF ROME SERVANT OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD TO ALL WHO READ THIS LETTER GRACE, MERCY, AND PEACE [Multimedia] 1. Jesus Christ is the face of the … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Easter Vigil Homily 2015

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Deacon Bob

HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS Vatican Basilica Holy Saturday, 4 April 2015 Tonight is a night of vigil. The Lord is not sleeping; the Watchman is watching over his people (cf. Ps 121:4), to bring them out of slavery … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Message

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! Jesus Christ is risen! Love has triumphed over hatred, life has conquered death, light has dispelled the darkness! Out of love for us, Jesus Christ stripped himself of his divine glorified by, emptied himself, … Continue reading →

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To all priests and deacons: Are you weary?

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father in his homily for the Chrism Mass in Rome asked his clergy whether they were weary, and he spoke of the various ways in which that weariness can penetrate a priest (and I believe) a deacon. Take … Continue reading →

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Holy Father’s Homily to the Cardinals

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Deacon Bob

I have to pass this on to all of you. Below, you will find the Holy Father’s homily to the Cardinals. It is a wonderful homily to read and upon which to reflect. I will let it speak for itself. … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Defends Family and Marriage

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Our Holy Father today spoke in his usual pastoral and eloquent manner in defense of marriage and family. He did so in the Phillipines, where he is making an apostolic visit. The quote below is taken from the blog Whispers … Continue reading →

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Holy Father’s Christmas Message to the World

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Deacon Bob

As in every year, the Holy Father sends a message “to the City and to the World” (Urbi et Orbi). Here is Pope Francis’ 2014 message. URBI ET ORBI MESSAGE Thursday, 25 December 2014 Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Christmas! … Continue reading →

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Holy Father’s Words to the European Parliment

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Yesterday, the Holy Father addressed the European Parliment in Stratsbourg, France. His words are noteworthy, and I present them to you via the Vatican’s Sala Stampa. I hope you take the time to read and consider.   Mr Secretary General, … Continue reading →

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Francis speaks of deacons again!!

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father once again mentioned deacons directly in his Wednesday General Audience today! Deo Gratias. He did so last week also, which is so welcomed by us deacons who long for a connection to his heart and to know … Continue reading →

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Holy Father’s Words to Deacons, Priests, and Bishops

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father directly spoke of deacons last Wednesday during his General Audience. He rarely mentions deacons, and those of us who have been called to the diaconate have been a bit confused as to his silence (see previous  posts). His comments … Continue reading →

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Beware of Greed and Aware of the Holy Spirit

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Below is the Vatican’s translation of the Holy Father’s homily for the opening Mass of the Extrordinary Synod on the Family. He warns the Synod Fathers against greed and encourages openess to God’s “dream”, the People of God. HOLY MASS … Continue reading →

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Holy Father’s Words to the Asian Bishops

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Take the time to not only read this, but study it. It is rich! From the Holy Father in spelling to the Asian bishops. Dialog with others, he recalls St Pope John Paul II saying, is rooted in the incarnation … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Deacon Bob

So often we today can find our faith challenged by the world, and in countless ways we are asked to compromise our faith, to water down the radical demands of the Gospel and to conform to the spirit of this … Continue reading →

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