Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this very different episode of Doctor Who that has very little of the Doctor. We agreed that the ELO music was the best part and if we could get rid of the last 20 minutes.
The Weekly Francis – 05 July 2018
This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 24 June 2018 to 5 July 2018.
Angelus
General Audiences
Homilies
Papal Tweets
- “Torture is a mortal sin! Christian communities must commit themselves to helping victims of torture.” @Pontifex 26 June 2018
- “We are called to assist the elderly, the sick and the unborn: life must always be protected and loved, from conception to its natural conclusion.” @Pontifex 27 June 2018
- “Let us pray for the new Cardinals: may they assist me in my ministry as Bishop of Rome, for the good of all God’s people.” @Pontifex 28 June 2018
- “Every kind of material or spiritual poverty, every form of discrimination against our brothers and sisters, comes from turning our backs on God and His love.” @Pontifex 29 June 2018
- “When we are firmly united to the God who loves and sustains us, we are able to withstand all life’s difficulties and challenges.” @Pontifex 30 June 2018
- “I ask all of you to join me in prayer as I travel to Bari on Saturday on a pilgrimage to pray for peace in the long-suffering Middle East.” @Pontifex 1 July 2018
- “We receive God’s graces to share them with others.” @Pontifex 3 July 2018
- “Do we know how to silence our hearts and listen to the voice of God?” @Pontifex 5 July 2018
Papal Instagram
Secrets of Doctor Who – The Aztecs
Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha dig into The Aztecs, a great historical story from the First Doctor and confront some deep issues including the morality of a time traveler not ending the practice of human sacrifice when given the chance.
The Weekly Francis – 28 June 2018
This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 17 June 2018 to 28 June 2018.
Angelus
General Audiences
Homilies
- 21 June 2018 – Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Holy Mass in the Palexpo
- 28 June 2018 – Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals
Papal Tweets
- “Dear young people, help us adults whose hearts are often hardened. Help us to choose the path of dialogue and harmony.” @Pontifex 21 June 2018
- “Praying together, walking together, working together: this is the way that leads to Christian unity. #WCC70” @Pontifex 21 June 2018
- “Love for others needs to become the constant factor of our lives.” @Pontifex 22 June 2018
- “Let us ask our Lord to help us understand that love is service, love means taking care of others.” @Pontifex 23 June 2018
- “Like St John the Baptist, Christians have to humble themselves so that the Lord can grow in their hearts.” @Pontifex 24 June 2018
- “Faith in Jesus Christ frees us from sin, sadness, emptiness, isolation. It is the source of a joy that no one can ever take away.” @Pontifex 25 June 2018
- “We are called to assist the elderly, the sick and the unborn: life must always be protected and loved, from conception to its natural conclusion.” @Pontifex 27 June 2018
- “Let us pray for the new Cardinals: may they assist me in my ministry as Bishop of Rome, for the good of all God’s people.” @Pontifex 28 June 2018
Papal Instagram
Secrets of Doctor Who – The Impossible Planet/The Satan Pit
Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this two-part 10th Doctor story that asks the big question: Is the Devil real and is hell really a planet orbiting a black hole? They also discuss whether the Ood really are a slave race, the Doctor’s religion, and Rose wanting to set up house with the Doctor.
The Weekly Francis – 20 June 2018
This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 10 June 2018 to 20 June 2018.
Angelus
General Audiences
Messages
- 14 June 2018 – Message of the Holy Father for the “Second Holy See – Mexico Conference on International Migration”
- 19 June 2018 – Message of the Holy Father to the participants in the “Meal of Encounter” in the “Saint John Paul II” Caritas soup kitchen in Via Marsala, Rome
Papal Tweets
- “No one is so poor they cannot give what they have, but first and foremost, who they are.” @Pontifex 14 June 2018
- “I send my cordial greetings to all those following the World Soccer Championships that begin today in Russia. I hope this sports event may be a positive opportunity for encounter and fellowship.” @Pontifex 14 June 2018
- “Love is always at the service of others. Because love is seen in actions, not words.” @Pontifex 15 June 2018
- “Invite the Holy Spirit to be part of your activities. Call upon Him before you even start: “Come, Holy Spirit!”.” @Pontifex 16 June 2018
- “Let us share the journey of refugees and migrants with concrete gestures of solidarity. #sharejourney” journey.caritas.org @Pontifex 17 June 2018
- “Let us try to express the joy of God’s Kingdom in every way possible!” @Pontifex 18 June 2018
- “Choosing to follow Christ helps build a more just, more friendly, more humane society, that is closer to the heart of God.” @Pontifex 19 June 2018
- “We encounter Jesus in those who are poor, rejected, or refugees. Do not let fear get in the way of welcoming our neighbour in need. #WithRefugees @M_RSection” @Pontifex 20 June 2018
- “A person’s dignity does not depend on them being a citizen, a migrant, or a refugee. Saving the life of someone fleeing war and poverty is an act of humanity. #WithRefugees @M_RSection” @Pontifex 20 June 2018
Papal Instagram
Secrets of Doctor Who – The Keys of Marinus
Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha join the First Doctor’s quest for the keys of Marinus, a classic hunt for the McGuffins in four different worlds: a deadly island, a beautiful trap, a screaming jungle, a snowbound mountain, and city of justice without mercy. Plus they discuss the morality of enforced consciences.
The Weekly Francis – 13 June 2018
This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 28 May 2018 to 13 June 2018.
Angelus
General Audiences
Messages
Papal Tweets
- “For those who are with Jesus, evil is just a provocation to love even more” @Pontifex 7 June 2018
- “The Feast of the Sacred Heart reminds us that God loved us first: He is always waiting for us, welcoming us into His heart, into His love.” @Pontifex 8 June 2018
- “Let us ask the Lord to give us good priests: hardworking men, men of prayer, who are close to God’s people.” @Pontifex 8 June 2018
- “Mary is exactly what God wants His Church to be: a loving and humble Mother, poor in possessions but rich in love.” @Pontifex 9 June 2018
- “Whatever we do, let us sustain the voice of the Holy Spirit through practical good deeds and actions.” @Pontifex 10 June 2018
- “The Holy Spirit gives us the strength we need to achieve holiness in the midst of our everyday lives.” @Pontifex 11 June 2018
- “Children must be able to play, study and grow in a peaceful environment. Woe to anyone who stifles their joyful impulse to hope!” @Pontifex 12 June 2018
- “Never tire of encountering Jesus in prayer, in listening to the Word of God, and in receiving the Eucharist.” @Pontifex 13 June 2018
Papal Instagram
Secrets of Doctor Who – The Idiot’s Lantern
Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 10th Doctor (David Tennant) story that combines post-WWII optimism, the pitfalls of new technology, and shades of Cold War intrigue with an alien and a coronation.
The Weekly Francis – 06 June 2018
This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 25 January 2018 to 6 June 2018.
Angelus
General Audiences
Homilies
- 25 January 2018 – Solemnity of the Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle – Celebration of the Second Vespers
- 3 June 2018 – Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Letters
Speeches
- 21 May 2018 – To the General Assembly of the Italian Bishops Conference
- 25 May 2018 – To Management and Staff of the Rome Police Headquarters and of the Central Health Department
- 30 May 2018 – To the Delegation of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Moscow
Papal Tweets
- “When the Holy Spirit is present, something always happens. Where blows the Spirit, things are never at a standstill.” @Pontifex 30 May 2018
- “The Eucharist contains all the flavour of Jesus’ words and deeds, the taste of His Death and Resurrection, the fragrance of His Spirit.” @Pontifex 31 May 2018
- “Love can recognize good things even in bad situations. Love keeps a tiny flame alight even in the darkest night.” @Pontifex 1 June 2018
- “Seek the Lord in prayer: He is the one who has called you.” @Pontifex 2 June 2018
- “On this Feast of Corpus Christi, we need to remember that Jesus, the Bread of Life, is our strength and support on life’s journey.” @Pontifex 3 June 2018
- “The living presence of Christ within us is the light that guides our choices, the flame that warms our hearts as we go to meet the Lord.” @Pontifex 4 June 2018
- “Lord, reawaken in us a sense of praise and gratitude for our Earth, and for everything you have created.” @Pontifex 5 June 2018
- “Loving Christ is not a superficial sentiment. It is an attitude of the heart that we demonstrate when we live as He wants us to.” @Pontifex 6 June 2018
Papal Instagram