Category Archives: Pope Francis

Mary Unties the Knots of Sin

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Our Holy Father offered a beautiful homily a couple days ago when, in St. Peter’s Square he venerated our Lady in an impressive yet simple manner, accompanied by thousands of people gathered with him. In this homily (see below) he … Continue reading →

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Simplicity and Perseverance in Prayer

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Today’s Gospel, as we all heard at Mass this morning, was taken from Luke. We heard of the man who at night pounds on the door of his friend, asking for some bread to feed an unexpected guest, and his … Continue reading →

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Franciscan Peace

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I am not a Franciscan; I have never been formed in Franciscan spirituality. My best friend, though, is a secular Franciscan and I was privileged to be present the day he made his promises several years ago. Because I am … Continue reading →

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Attention Deacons! The Church Must “Si Spoglia” Her Riches

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis will be making a day-long pilgrimage to Assisi tomorrow in honor of St. Francis, who feast day is October 4. In comments he has made in the past week, he said the Church needs to shed (si spoglia) … Continue reading →

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I Scarcely Know Where to Begin….

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Deacon Bob

There is so much happening that I scarcely know where to begin. I am referencing what is occurring in the Church, especially with the continued press that the Holy Father has been given and for which he has been asking. … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Speaks on a “Peccato Grave”

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis recently spoke of what he called the “grave sin” of using the needs of the poor for one’s own “vanity.” He did so in his visit to Cagliari, Italy. He told us that there are many who are … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Speaks Out on Church’s Approach

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Deacon Bob

You probably have read in the secular media within the past couple of days about the extensive interview Pope Francis granted over the course of three meetings during the last month in Rome. He spoke at length with Antonio Spadaro, … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Homily During the Vigil for Peace Today

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Deacon Bob

As you know, Pope Francis presided today at a vigil for peace in St. Peter’s Square. This vigil he called for last Sunday, and he asked all dioceses throughout the world to hold their own vigils during the same hours … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Speaks Forcefully Against War in Syria

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father, in a very direct and forceful manner, spoke out against any form of violence or war in Syria. In his Sunday Angelus address, he abandoned his usual catechetical or theological discourse to speak with unusual vigor about … Continue reading →

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The Assumption of Our Lady

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Today is the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, the Mother of God, body and soul into heaven. It is a wonderful feast day in which we see that which lies in store for us if we remain faithful to … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis on Encountering the Poor

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is my translation of an excerpt of the Holy Father’s comments in his video message for the feast of St. Gaetano. It is a good reflection for all of us. The original language used was Spanish, and the Vatican … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis in Brazil

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Deacon Bob

As you know, the Holy Father is in Brazil to take part in the bi-annual World Youth Day. He is making quite a stir (in a good sense) down there – no surprise!- and it is my hope he re-energizes … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“… Apart from this body, outside this unity of the Church in Christ, outside this Church… faith loses its ‘measure’; it no longer finds its equilibrium, the space needed to sustain itself.” — Pope Francis, Lumen Fidei, #22

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“… we have lost the sense of fraternal responsibility; we have fallen into the hypocritical attitude of the priest and of the servant of the altar that Jesus speaks about in the parable of the Good Samaritan: We look upon … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“The more Christians immerse themselves in the circle of Christ’s light, the more capable they become of understanding and accompanying the path of  every man and woman towards God.” — Lumen Fidei #35, Pope Francis

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