The Weekly Francis – 12 May 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 1 May 2013 – 12 May 2013 (subscribe hereget as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

Angelus/Regina Caeli

General Audiences

Speeches

Papal Tweets

  • “Let us ask our Lord to help us bear shining witness to his mercy and his love in every area of our Christian lives.” @pontifex, 6 May 2013
  • “Do not be content to live a mediocre Christian life: walk with determination along the path of holiness.” @pontifex, 7 May 2013
  • “I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance, says Jesus. This is where true wealth is found, not in material things!” @pontifex, 8 May 2013
  • “The Holy Spirit brings to our hearts a most precious gift: profound trust in God’s love and mercy.” @pontifex, 9 May 2013
  • “The Holy Spirit helps us to view others with fresh eyes, seeing them always as brothers and sisters in Jesus, to be respected and loved.” @pontifex, 10 May 2013
  • “Let us pray for the many Christians in the world who still suffer persecution and violence. May God grant them the courage of fidelity.” @pontifex, 12 May 2013

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The Weekly Francis – 5 May 2013

 This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 24 April 2013 – 5 May 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

  • “How marvellous it would be if, at the end of the day, each of us could say: today I have performed an act of charity towards others!” @pontifex, 29 April 2013
  • “Let us put our trust in God’s power at work! With him, we can do great things. He will give us the joy of being his disciples.” @pontifex, 30 April 2013
  • “Dear young friends, learn from Saint Joseph. He went through difficult times, but he always trusted, and he knew how to overcome adversity.” @pontifex, 1 May 2013
  • “My thoughts turn to all who are unemployed, often as a result of a self-centred mindset bent on profit at any cost.” @pontifex, 2 May 2013
  • “It would be a good idea, during May, for families to say the Rosary together. Prayer strengthens family life.” @pontifex, 3 May 2013
  • “Let us ask Our Lady to teach us how to live out our faith in our daily lives and to make more room for the Lord.” @pontifex, 4 May 2013
  • “Every Christian is a missionary to the extent that he or she bears witness to God’s love. Be missionaries of God’s tenderness!” @pontifex, 5 May 2013

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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):

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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