The Weekly Francis – 20 December 2018

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 2 December 2018 to 20 December 2018.

Angelus

General Audiences

Messages

Speeches

Papal Tweets

  • “This is the first step in order to grow on our journey of faith: listening. Before speaking, listen.” @Pontifex 14 December 2018
  • “Our life spreads light when it is given in service. The secret of joy is living to serve.” @Pontifex 15 December 2018
  • “Joy, prayer and gratitude are three ways that prepare us to experience Christmas in an authentic way. #Advent” @Pontifex 16 December 2018
  • ““O Wisdom from the mouth of the Most High, you fill the whole world. With strength and gentleness you order all things: come to teach us the way of prudence.” #AdventAntiphons” @Pontifex 17 December 2018
  • “Jesus knows well the pain of not being welcomed. May our hearts not be closed as were the houses in Bethlehem. #Internationalmigrantsday” @Pontifex 18 December 2018
  • “Be like Saint Joseph: a man of dreams, not a dreamer; a man of silence, because he respects God’s plan. #SantaMarta” @Pontifex 18 December 2018
  • “Advent is a time for us to prepare for the coming of Jesus, Prince of Peace. It’s a time to make peace with ourselves and our neighbours. #Advent” @Pontifex 19 December 2018
  • “God enters history and does so in His original style: surprise. The God of surprises always surprises us. #SantaMarta” @Pontifex 20 December 2018

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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.