The Weekly Francis – 28 April 2013

Pope Francis is having his "Inaugural Mass"? What's happens in this Mass, and why is it important?

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 17 April 2013 – 28 April 2013 (subscribe hereget as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

Angelus/Regina Caeli

General Audiences

Homilies

Papal Tweets

  • “Each one of us longs for love, for truth, for life – and Jesus is all of these things in abundance!” @pontifex, 22 April 2013
  • “Mary is the one who says “Yes”. Mary, help us to come to know the voice of Jesus better, and to follow it.” @pontifex, 23 April 2013
  • “Let us keep the flame of faith alive through prayer and the sacraments: let us make sure we do not forget God.” @pontifex, 24 April 2013
  • “At this time of crisis it is important not to become closed in on oneself, but rather to be open and attentive towards others.” @pontifex, 25 April 2013
  • “Dear young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!” @pontifex, 25 April 2013
  • “Join me in praying for the victims of the tragedy in Dhaka, Bangladesh,
    that God will grant comfort and strength to their families” @pontifex, 27 April 2013
  • “The Holy Spirit truly transforms us. With our cooperation, he also wants to transform the world we live in.” @pontifex, 28 April 2013

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The Weekly Francis – 21 April 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 10 April 2013 – 21 April 2013 (subscribe hereget as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

Angelus/Regina Caeli

General Audiences

Homilies

Speeches

Papal Tweets

  • “Jesus’ ascension into heaven does not mean his absence, but that he is alive among us in a new way, close to each one of us.” @pontifex, 17 April 2013
  • “Jesus’ ascension into heaven does not mean his absence, but that he is alive among us in a new way, close to each one of us.” @pontifex, 17 April 2013
  • “Please join me in praying for the victims of the explosion in Texas and their families.” @pontifex, 18 April 2013
  • ““The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice and I know them.” The voice of Jesus is unmistakable! He guides us along the path of life.” @pontifex, 21 April 2013

The Weekly Francis – 14 April 2013

Pope Francis is having his "Inaugural Mass"? What's happens in this Mass, and why is it important?

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 3 April 2013 – 14 April 2013 (subscribe hereget as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

Angelus/Regina Caeli

General Audiences

Homilies

Speeches

Papal Tweets

  • “Being a Christian is not just about following commandments: it is about letting Christ take possession of our lives and transform them.” @pontifex, 10 April 2013
  • “If we act like children of God, knowing that he loves us, our lives will be made new, filled with serenity and joy.” @pontifex, 10 April 2013
  • “Let us not forget: if we are to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus, our lives must bear witness to what we preach.” @pontifex, 14 April 2013
  • “Worshipping God means learning to be with him, stripping away our hidden idols and placing him at the centre of our lives.” @pontifex, 14 April 2013

The Weekly Francis – 7 April 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 27 March 2013 – 7 April 2013 (subscribe hereget as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

General Audiences

Regina Caeli

Papal Tweets

  • “Being with Jesus demands that we go out from ourselves, and from living a tired and habitual faith” @pontifex, 27 March 2013
  • “To experience Holy Week is to enter more and more into God’s logic of love and self-giving” @pontifex, 27 March 2013
  • “Support your priests with your love and prayers, that they may always be shepherds after Christ’s heart” @pontifex, 28 March 2013
  • “Accept the risen Jesus into your life. Even if you have been far away, take a small step towards him: he awaits you with open arms.” @pontifex, 31 March 2013
  • “God loves us. We must not be afraid to love him. The faith is professed with the lips and with the heart, through words and through love.” @pontifex, 4 April 2013
  • “How beautiful is the gaze with which Jesus regards us – how full of tenderness! Let us never lose trust in the patience and mercy of God.” @pontifex, 7 April 2013

The Weekly Francis – 31 March 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 16 March 2013 – 31 March 2013 (subscribe hereget as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

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Homilies

Letters

Messages

Speeches

Papal Tweets

Being with Jesus demands that we go out from ourselves, and from living a tired and habitual faith

@pontifex, 27 March 2013

To experience Holy Week is to enter more and more into God’s logic of love and self-giving

@pontifex, 27 March 2013

Support your priests with your love and prayers, that they may always be shepherds after Christ’s heart

@pontifex, 28 March 2013

Accept the risen Jesus into your life. Even if you have been far away, take a small step towards him: he awaits you with open arms.

@pontifex, 31 March 2013

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The Weekly Francis – 24 March 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 17 March 2013 – 24 March 2013 (subscribe hereget as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

Angelus

Homilies

Messages

Speeches

Papal Tweets

Let us keep a place for Christ in our lives, let us care for one another and let us be loving custodians of creation.@pontifex, 19 March 2013
True power is service. The Pope must serve all people, especially the poor, the weak, the vulnerable.@pontifex, 19 March 2013
I am looking forward to next July in Rio de Janeiro! I hope to see all of you in that great Brazilian city!@pontifex, 24 March 2013
We must not believe the Evil One when he tells us that there is nothing we can do in the face of violence, injustice and sin.@pontifex, 24 March 2013

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The Weekly Francis – 17 March 2013

Pope Francis is having his "Inaugural Mass"? What's happens in this Mass, and why is it important?This is the inaugural version of “The Weekly Francis” which contains the writings, speeches, etc from our new Holy Father.

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 13 March 2013 – 17 March 2013 (subscribe hereget as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

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Homilies

Speeches

Papal Tweets

Dear friends, I thank you from my heart and I ask you to continue to pray for me.Pope Francis.@pontifex, 17 March 2013

Urbi et Orbi

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The Weekly Benedict (Wrap-up Edition): 10 March, 2013

This version of The Weekly Benedict covers material released in the last week from 22 February 2013 – 28 February 2013 (subscribe hereget as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

Angelus

General Audience

Letter

Motu Proprio

Speeches

Papal Tweets

Thank you for your love and support. May you always experience the joy that comes from putting Christ at the centre of your lives.

pontifex, 28 February 2013

* All of Pope Benedict XVI tweets were deleted at at the start of Sede Vacante

The Weekly Benedict: 24 February, 2013

This version of The Weekly Benedict covers material released in the last week from 4 February 2012 – 17 February 2013 (subscribe hereget as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

Angelus

General Audience

Homilies

Messages

Speeches

Papal Tweets

In these momentous days, I ask you to pray for me and for the Church, trusting as always in divine Providence.

@pontifex, 24 February 2013

The Weekly Benedict: 17 February, 2013

This version of The Weekly Benedict covers material released in the last week from 4 February 2012 – 17 February 2013 (subscribe hereget as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

Angelus

General Audience

Homilies

Messages

Speeches

Tweets

During the season of Lent which begins today, we renew our commitment to the path of conversion, making more room for God in our lives.

@pontifex, 13 February 2013

Lent is a favourable time in which to rediscover faith in God as the foundation of our lives and of the Church’s life

@pontifex, 17 February 2013