Category Archives: Pope Francis

The Holy Father Visits Migrants andRefugees in Rome

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is a nice video clip, thanks to the Catholic News Service (CNS), of the Holy Father visiting refugees and migrants in Rome. CNS does a great job of putting together these videos keeping us updated on Pope Francis’ activities. … Continue reading →

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Our Faith Conquers, says Pope Francis

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father said in a recent homily (my translation of the Italian original); “Whoever remains in God, whoever has been begotten by God, whoever remains in love, conquers the world and the victor is our faith. On our part, … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts: Epiphany, Silence, Bergoglio, and Luciani

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Today, we celebrate the great feast of the Epiphany when Jesus is revealed to the nations as king, prophet and priest to the entire world. Church tradition has it that there were three Magi (or Wise Men, or Astrologers) all … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Christmas Greeting to the World “Urbi et Orbi”

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Christmas message to the world. I reproduce it in its entirety, as per the official Vatican translation. I would add, though, that listening to it in the original Italian as the Pope spoke, he added … Continue reading →

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Rumor is…..

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The rumor is that Pope Francis has directed that the bishops and priests in the Vatican Curia are to take time to hear confessions in a nearby parish, Santo Spirito. All I can say is I hope this is true, … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas, from Pope Francis

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Deacon Bob
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Pope Francis: Person of the Year

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Deacon Bob

  You may have already read this morning in the secular press that Pope Francis is Time magazine’s Person of the Year. He is only the third pope to received this designation from Time, the other two being Popes John … Continue reading →

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Holy Father Launches a Campaign to End Hunger

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father is launching a campaign to end hunger in the world. In conjunction with Caritas Internationalis, he released this video message today. You can view the video below and can read the article regarding it at the link … Continue reading →

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Evangelii Gaudium – The Joy of the Gospel – And a Comment about the Diaconate

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father has issued his Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium. I have yet to read it in its entirety, (I’m still working on it!) but from what I have read it is a clear challenge to us all. Here is the link to … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Homily for the Close of the Year of Faith

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I have copied here in its entirety the homily delivered by Pope Francis at the closing Mass for the Year of Faith. It speaks for itself. By the way, the relics of St. Peter are now on public display for … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis blesses man with severely disfigured face :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis continues to show us the way. He continues to show us how to love and how to be merciful. The Catholic News Agency has an article today that again highlights this aspect of the pope’s ministry. Click on … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is an excerpt (the italics and bold print are mine) from a speech the Apostolic Nuncio gave to the American bishops meeting today in Baltimore. His talk was quite direct and revealing. I encourage you to read the entire text … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between Sin and Corruption

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis had some strong and interesting comments this morning at his daily Mass at the Vatican’s Santa Marta during which he spoke of sin, forgiveness and corruption. He made a distinction between sin and corruption of which I hadn’t … Continue reading →

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Pope John Paul I and Pope Francis

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Finally, someone is recognizing what I and others have been saying since Pope Francis’ election as pope: He resembles Pope John Paul the FIrst (Papa Luciani). I say resembles not so much in his physical appearance – even though both … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis and the Devil

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Deacon Bob

One of the things many people have noticed about Pope Francis right from the start is his reference to Satan. Many commentators have said this is a reflection of his Jesuit spirituality, and the charism of discernment often seen with … Continue reading →

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