Author: jeffmiller

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 22 August to 15 September 2013.

Angelus

• 8 September 2013

General Audiences

• 4 September 2013

Homilies

• 28 August 2013 – Mass celebrated for the beginning of the General Chapter of the Order of Saint Augustine

Messages

• 19 August 2013 – To Cardinal Koch for the 13th Inter-Christian Symposium taking place in Milan from 28 to 30 August
• 22 August 2013 – To the Prior General of the Order of Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel on the occasion of their General Chapter

Daily Homilies

• 9 September 2013 – Christian hope is Jesus personified
• 10 September 2013 – No to triumphalism in the Church, proclaim Jesus without fear and embarrassment
• 12 September 2013 – Contemplate the “suffering humanity” of Jesus and the sweetness of Mary

Papal Tweets

• @pontifex, 9 September 2013
• @pontifex, 9 September 2013
• @pontifex, 9 September 2013
• @pontifex, 10 September 2013
• @pontifex, 10 September 2013
• @pontifex, 12 September 2013
• @pontifex, 13 September 2013
• @pontifex, 14 September 2013
• @pontifex, 15 September 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 24 July to 7 September 2013.

Homilies

• 7 September 2013 – Remarks during the Celebration of the Vigil of Prayer for Peace

Letters

• 4 September – Letter – To Vladimir Putin on the occasion of the G20 St. Petersburg summit

Speeches

• 24 July 2013 – Greeting to young Italians at the conclusion of his Visit to Saint Francis’ Hospital, WYD 2013
• 28 August 2013 – Greeting to the young people from the Diocese of Piacenza-Bobbio, located in northern Italy
• 5 September 2013 – To His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Paulose II, Catholicos of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 3 September 2013 – Jesus has no need of armies to overcome evil
• 5 September 2013 – Jesus has a promise and a mission for every Christian.
• 6 September 2013 – Daily Mass for Friday
• 7 September 2013 – Overcome temptation to be “Christians without Jesus”

Papal Tweets

• “By his coming among us, Jesus transforms our lives. In him, we see that God is love, he is fidelity he is life who gives himself.” @pontifex, 3 September 2013
• “We want in our society, torn apart by divisions and conflict, that peace break out!” @pontifex, 3 September 2013
• “With utmost firmness I condemn the use of chemical weapons.” @pontifex, 3 September 2013
• “Let the cry for peace ring out in all the world!#prayforpeace” @pontifex, 3 September 2013
• “With all my strength, I ask each party in the conflict not to close themselves in solely on their own interests. #prayforpeace” @pontifex, 4 September 2013
• “There is no such thing as low-cost Christianity. Following Jesus means swimming against the tide, renouncing evil and selfishness” @pontifex, 5 September 2013
• “Peace is a good which overcomes every barrier, because it belongs all of humanity #prayforpeace” @pontifex, 5 September 2013
• “Dear young people, pray with me for peace in the world #prayforpeace” @pontifex, 6 September 2013
• “All men and women of good will are bound by the task of pursuing peace. #prayforpeace” @pontifex, 6 September 2013
• “Pray for Peace!
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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 21 August to 2 September 2013.

Angelus

• 25 August 2013
• 1 September 2013

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 2 September 2013 – The threat of gossip

Speeches

• 21 August 2013 – Pope Francis meets a group of students and teachers from the Seibu Gakuen Bunri Junior High School of Saitama, Japan

Papal Tweets

• “Jesus is the gate opening up to salvation, a gate open to everyone.” @pontifex, 27 September 2013
• “Let us allow Jesus into our lives, and leave behind our selfishness, indifference and closed attitudes to others.” @pontifex, 27 September 2013
• “The love of God is not something vague or generic; the love of God has a name and a face: Jesus Christ.” @pontifex, 29 September 2013
• “Faith is not something decorative or for show. To have faith means to put Christ truly at the centre of our lives.” @pontifex, 30 September 2013
• “Let us ask Mary to help us fix our eyes intently on Jesus, to follow him always, even when this is demanding.” @pontifex, 31 September 2013
• “Let us pray for peace: peace in the world and in each of our hearts.” @pontifex, 1 September 2013
• “War never again! Never again war!” @pontifex, 2 September 2013
• “We want a peaceful world, we want to be men and women of peace.” @pontifex, 2 September 2013
• “How much suffering, how much devastation, how much pain has the use of arms carried in its wake.” @pontifex, 2 September 2013

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 7 August to 25 August 2013.

Angelus

• 11 August 2013
• 15 August 2013 – Angelus on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Castel Gandolfo
• 18 August 2013

Messages

• 7 August 2013 – To the faithful of Buenos Aires for the Feast of St Cajetan (San Cayetano) in Argentina.html

Motu Proprio

• 8 August 2013 – For the prevention and countering of money laundering, the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

Speeches

• 13 August 2013 – To the national football teams of Italy and Argentina

Papal Tweets

• “We cannot be Christians part-time. If Christ is at the center of our lives, he is present in all that we do.” @pontifex, 19 August 2013
• “An excellent program for our lives: the Beatitudes and Matthew Chapter 25.” @pontifex, 21 August 2013
• “Lord, teach us to step outside ourselves. Teach us to go out into the streets and manifest your love.” @pontifex, 23 August 2013
• “Don’t be afraid to ask God for forgiveness. He never tires of forgiving us. God is pure mercy.” @pontifex, 25 August 2013

Other Documents

• 9 August 2013 – Message of Pope Francis, signed by Card. Tarcisio Bertone, Secretary of State, to the Knights of Columbus on the occasion of the Knights´ 131st Supreme Convention

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 15 August to 17 August 2013.

Note: Not many links this week since several documents have not been translated to English yet.

Homilies

• 15 August 2013 – Holy Mass On the Solemnity of the Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary

Papal Tweets

• “To be children of God, and brothers and sisters to one another: this is the heart of the Christian experience.” @pontifex, 13 August 2013
• “Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, and guide us on the way that leads to Heaven.” @pontifex, 15 August 2013
• “We cannot sleep peacefully while babies are dying of hunger and the elderly are without medical assistance.” @pontifex, 17 August 2013

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The Weekly Francis – 11 August 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 19 May to 11 August 2013.

The Weekly Francis is a compilation of the Holy Father’s writings, speeches, etc which I also post at Jimmy Akin’s The Weekly Francis. Jimmy Akin came up with this idea when he started “The Weekly Benedict” and I have taken over curation of it.

Angelus

• 4 August 2012

Homilies

• 4 August 2013 – Mass celebrated in the Church of the Gesù in Rome on the Feast of Saint Ignatius

Messages

• 19 May 2013 – For World Mission Day 2013

Speeches

• 28 July 2013 – Press Conference of Pope Francis during the return flight, WYD 2013

Papal Tweets

• “The light of faith illumines all our relationships and helps us to live them in union with the love of Christ, to live them like Christ.” @pontifex, 5 August 2013
• “With his coming among us, Jesus came close to us and encountered us; also today, through the Sacraments, he encounters us.” @pontifex, 7 August 2013
• “We are all jars of clay, fragile and poor, yet we carry within us an immense treasure.” @pontifex, 9 August 2013
• “One cannot separate Christ and the Church. The grace of Baptism gives us the joy of following Christ in and with the Church.” @pontifex, 11 August 2013

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 10 July to 4 August 2013.

Angelus

• 28 July 2013 – WYD 2013

Homilies

• 28 July 2013 – Holy Mass on the occasion of the XXVIII World Youth Day, WYD 2013

Messages

• 10 July 2013 – To Muslims throughout the World for the end of Ramadan

Speeches

• 27 July 2013 – Prayer Vigil with the young people, WYD 2013
• 27 July 2013 – Meeting with the Brazil’s leaders gathered at the Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
• 27 July 2013 – Interview with Pope Francis for the radio of the Archdiocese of Rio, WYD 2013
• 28 July 2013 – Meeting with the Volunteers of the 28th WYD at the Pavillon 5 of the Rio Center, Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
• 28 July 2013 – Farewell Ceremony at the Galeão/Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport of Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
• 28 July 2013 – Address to the Leadership of the Episcopal Conferences of Latin America during the General Coordination Meeting, WYD 2013

Papal Tweets

• “I am back home, and I assure you that my joy is much greater than my exhaustion!” @pontifex, 29 July 2013
• “What an unforgettable week in Rio! Thank you, everyone. Pray for me. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 29 July 2013
• “Now, young friends, we must continue to live day by day all that we have professed together at WYD.” @pontifex, 30 July 2013
• “Dear young friends, it is worth wagering one’s life on Christ and on the Gospel, risking everything for great ideals! #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 31 July 2013
• “The security of faith does not make us motionless or close us off, but sends us forth to bear witness and to dialogue with all people.” @pontifex, 2 August 2013

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 18 July to 28 July 2013.

Angelus

• 21 July 2013
• 26 July 2013 – WYD 2013

Homilies

• 24 July 2013 – Holy Mass in the Basilica of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Conception of Aparecida, Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
• 27 July 2013 – Holy Mass with the Bishops of the 28th WYD and with the Priests, Religious and Seminarians in the Cathedral of St Sebastian in Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013

Letters

• 18 July 2013 – Chirograph for the institution of a Pontifical Commission for Reference on the Organisation of the economic-administrative structure of the Holy See

Messages

• 19 July 2013 – To Card. Agostino Vallini on the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Rome of 19 July 1943

Speeches

• 22 July 2013 – To journalists during the flight to Brazil, WYD 2013
• 22 July 2013 – Speech – Welcome Ceremony at the Garden of the Palácio Guanabara in Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
• 24 July 2013 – Impromptu Address by Pope Francis from the Balcony of the Basilica of the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, after Mass
• 24 July 2013 – Pope Francis visits the St. Francis of Assisi of the Providence of God Hospital – V.O.T., WYD 2013
• 25 July 2013 – Pope Francis visits the Community of Varginha (Manguinhos) in Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
• 25 July 2013 – Blessing of the olympic flags at the City Palace of Rio de Janeiro
• 25 July 2013 – Speech – Meeting with the youth from Argentina taking part in the WYD 2013
• 25 July 2013 – Welcoming Ceremony by the young people on the waterfront of Copacabana, WYD 2013
• 26 July 2013 – Way of the Cross with the young people on the waterfront of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
• 27 July 2013 – Meeting with the Bishops of Brazil in the Archbishop’s House of Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013

Papal Tweets

• “I am arriving in Brazil in a few hours and my heart is already full of joy because soon I will be with you to celebrate the 28th WYD.” @pontifex, 22 July 2013
• “Today we begin a wonderful week in Rio; may it be a time to deepen our friendship in Jesus Christ.” @pontifex, 22 July 2013
• “Thank you to all of you and to all the authorities for a magnificent welcome in Rio. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 23 July 2013
• “The Church is young, as everyone can see at WYD. May the Lord always keep us all young at heart. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 23 July 2013
• “Dear young friends, Christ has confidence in you and he entrusts his own mission to you: Go and make disciples! #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 23 July 2013
• “Never forget, young friends: The Virgin Mary is our Mother and with her help we can remain faithful to Christ. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 24 July 2013
• “Let us thank Blessed John Paul II for WYD and for the many vocations born during these 28 gatherings. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 24 July 2013
• “May sports always be a means of exchange and growth, never of violence and hate. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 25 July 2013
• “The Christian life is not limited to prayer, but requires an ongoing dedication and courage born of prayer. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 25 July 2013
• “The measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need, those who have nothing apart from their poverty.” @pontifex, 25 July 2013
• “What an unforgettable welcome in Copacabana! May God bless you all! #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 26 July 2013
• “Every Friday is an opportunity to remember how much Jesus has suffered for us. Lord, never let us forget how much you love us.” @pontifex, 26 July 2013
• “There is no cross, big or small, in our life which the Lord does not share with us. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 26 July 2013
• “Bishops are the pastors of the People of God. Follow them with trust and courage. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 27 July 2013
• “Dear young friends, learn to pray every day: this is the way to know Jesus and invite him into your lives. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 27 July 2013
• “We cannot keep ourselves shut up in parishes, in our communities, when so many people are waiting for the Gospel! #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 28 July 2013
• “Dear young people, be true ”athletes of Christ“! Play on his team! #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 28 July 2013
• “We need to model our lives on the life of Jesus, so as to share his sentiments and his thoughts. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 28 July 2013

Note: Due to problems with using copyrighted material from the Vatican the eBook version of The Weekly Francis has been suspended. For users of the previous ebook volume I have some suggestions for alternatives on how to best read these documents especially on mobile platforms.

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 5 June to 21 July 2013.

Angelus

• 14 July 2013

General Audiences

• 5 June 2013

Messages

• 21 June 2013 – To young Lithuanians on the occasion of the country’s sixth National Youth Day celebrated in Kaunas [28–30 June 2013]

Other

• 17 July 2013 – Message to Catholics in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales

Speeches

• 6 July 2013 – To Seminarians, Novices, and those on a vocational journey on the occasion of the Year of Faith
• 14 July 2013 – To the personnel of the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo

Papal Tweets

• “Prayer, humility, and charity toward all are essential in the Christian life: they are the way to holiness.” @pontifex, 16 June 2013
• “God is so merciful toward us. We too should learn to be merciful, especially with those who suffer” @pontifex, 17 June 2013
• “In this Year of Faith, let us remember that faith is not something we possess, but something we share. Every Christian is an apostle.” @pontifex, 18 June 2013
• “Many of you have already arrived in Rio and many more are just arriving. We will see one another there in only three days.” @pontifex, 19 June 2013
• “Dear young friends, I know that many of you are still travelling to Rio. May the Lord accompany you on your way.” @pontifex, 20 June 2013
• “How many wish to be in Rio for WYD but can’t! May they feel at one with us in prayer.” @pontifex, 21 June 2013

Note: Due to problems with using copyrighted material from the Vatican the eBook version of The Weekly Francis has been suspended. For users of the previous ebook volume I have some suggestions for alternatives on how to best read these documents especially on mobile platforms.

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 5 to 14 July 2013.

Angelus

• 7 July 2013

Homilies

• 8 July 2013 – Celebration of Holy Mass at the Arena sports camp during the Visit to Lampedusa

Motu Proprio

• 11 July 2013 – On the Jurisdiction of Judicial Authorities of Vatican City State in Criminal Matters

Speeches

• 5 July 2013 – Blessing of the new statue of St Michael the Archangel in the Vatican Gardens
• 6 July 2013 – To participants in the closing session of the diocesan phase of the process of Beatification of the Servant of God Cardinal François Xavier Nguyên Van Thuân

Papal Tweets

• “We pray for a heart which will embrace immigrants. God will judge us upon how we have treated the most needy.” @pontifex, 27 June 2013
• “Christians are always full of hope; they should never get discouraged.” @pontifex, 27 June 2013
• “If we wish to follow Christ closely, we cannot choose an easy, quiet life. It will be a demanding life, but full of joy.” @pontifex, 27 June 2013
• “Lord, grant us the grace to weep over our indifference, over the cruelty that is in the world and in ourselves.” @pontifex, 27 June 2013
• “In this Year of Faith let us aim to do something concrete every day to know Jesus Christ better.” @pontifex, 27 June 2013
• “For a Christian, life is not the product of mere chance, but the fruit of a call and personal love.” @pontifex, 27 June 2013

Note: Due to problems with using copyrighted material from the Vatican the eBook version of The Weekly Francis has been suspended. For users of the previous ebook volume I have some suggestions for alternatives on how to best read these documents especially on mobile platforms.