The Weekly Francis – 31 August 2016

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 2 August 2016 to 31 August 2016.

Angelus

General Audiences

Letters

Messages

Motu Proprio

Speeches

Papal Tweets

  • “Never abbandon prayer, even when it seems pointless to pray.” @Pontifex 18 August 2016
  • “Where there is love, there is also understanding and forgiveness.” @Pontifex 19 August 2016
  • “Mercy does not just mean being a “good person” nor is it mere sentimentality. It is the measure of our authenticity as disciples of Jesus.” @Pontifex 21 August 2016
  • “New forms of slavery such as human and organ trafficking, forced labour, and prostitution are true crimes against humanity.” @Pontifex 23 August 2016
  • “Consoling those who suffer we are able to help build a better world.” @Pontifex 26 August 2016
  • “May a powerful gust of holiness sweep through all the Americas during the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy!” @Pontifex 27 August 2016
  • “An easy prayer to say every day: “Lord, I am a sinner: come with your mercy”.” @Pontifex 28 August 2016
  • “May God’s mercy towards us move us to be merciful towards our neighbors.” @Pontifex 29 August 2016
  • “Serving with love and tenderness those who are in need helps us to grow in humanity.” @Pontifex 31 August 2016

Papal Instagram

Author: jeffmiller

Jeff Miller is a former atheist who after spending forty years in the wilderness finds himself with both astonishment and joy a member of the Catholic Church.