Category Archives: Pope Francis

Quote for the Day from Lumen Fidei, Francis’ First Encylical

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis’ first encyclical, Lumen Fidei, was released today and can be downloaded and read from the website of the Holy See (www.vatican.va). I am pouring over it this morning during an hour’s unexpected patient cancellation. On page 16 there is a … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Reflects on the Meaning of Christian Service

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father spoke today on the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle on encountering the living God through the wounds of Christ. I ran across this in an email from a brother deacon in my diocese who spends enormous … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ First Encyclical and the Completion of Luciani’s Catechesis

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis’ first encyclical, entitled Lumen Fidei, (The Light of Faith) will be released this Friday, 11 o’clock in the morning Rome time. There will be an English translation immediately available, so we excitedly anticipate its contents. I don’t know much about … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Week: Pope Francis

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“All too often, people do not choose life, they do not accept the ‘Gospel of Life’ but let themselves be led by ideologies and ways of thinking that block life, that do not respect life, because they are dictated by … Continue reading →

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St. John Paul II? And John Paul I??

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I have read various reports recently that the Vatican is being flooded with reports of miracles attributable to the intercession of Blessed Pope John Paul II and that Office responsible for examining these claims has given its stamp of approval … Continue reading →

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Do Not Place Obstacles To The Faith

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis in his daily homily today once again has some wonderfully simple and incisive words regarding opening the doors to the faith rather than putting obstacles to it. Here is Radio Vatican’s recounting of the Holy Father’s homily. The … Continue reading →

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Another Wonderful Homily by Pope Francis

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is Pope Francis’ homily for Pentecost. Another wonderful homily by our Holy Father, which I will leave without comment! Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today we contemplate and re-live in the liturgy the outpouring of the Holy Spirit sent by … Continue reading →

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Covert Euthanasia

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The manner in which we care for our elderly, especially in health care, is something about which I get rather passionate. Most of my extended family have heard me go on a heated monologue about the manner in which the … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Takes Possession of the Cathedral of Rome

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis formally took possession of his cathedral today. As you may know, the cathedral for the diocese of Rome is the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran. Once again, I find his homily to be of interest, so I have … Continue reading →

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Who Francis may be, based on who Bergoglio was

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I have put a link up to an article written by John Allen of the National Catholic Reporter who has been in Argentina recently learning about our new pope’s history there, how the people and the Argentinian church have viewed … Continue reading →

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The Holy Father’s Concern for Victims of Abuse

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis met yesterday with the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and told him to move forward in dealing with sexual abuse cases, to protect minors from such violence, to help those who have been … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Comments on Womens’ Witness to Jesus

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Deacon Bob

In my efforts to introduce the new Holy Father, a man unknown to most of us until a few days ago, I am again providing a copy of his remarks at today’s general audience. This is the translation provided by … Continue reading →

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Ministry Demands Proximity

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Our Holy Father rather eloquently in his homily at the Chrism Mass spoke of the necessity of getting out of yourself and close to the people we serve. He used some wonderful descriptors to make his point. He is speaking … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ remarks at his first General Audience

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is the Holy Father’s remarks at his first regular Wednesday audience. He speaks of Holy Week. Brothers and sisters, good morning! I am pleased to welcome you to my first general audience. With deep gratitude and veneration I am … Continue reading →

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Can You See the Difference?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Vatican has revealed that the pope’s coat of arms has been slightly modified from what had been originally presented. Can you see the differences? The old one is on top, the new follows:  

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