The Weekly Francis – 12 July 2018

francis-readingThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 19 March 2017 to 11 July 2018. The Vatican has recently translated many previous documents left untranslated from 2017 and earlier this year.

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Papal Tweets

  • “The suffering of so many of our brothers and sisters, persecuted for the sake of the Gospel, is an urgent reminder that we Christians must be more united.” @Pontifex 6 July 2018
  • “The God of all consolation, who heals the broken hearts and takes care of the wounds, hear our prayer: Let there be peace in the Middle East!” @Pontifex 7 July 2018
  • “May all humanity hear the cry of the children of the Middle East. Drying their tears the world will get back it’s dignity.” @Pontifex 7 July 2018
  • “Every occasion is a good one to spread Christ’s message!” @Pontifex 8 July 2018
  • “You too are like the Good Samaritan when you recognize the face of Christ in those near you.” @Pontifex 10 July 2018
  • “Europe rediscovers hope when the human person is at the heart of its institutions. St Benedict, pray for us!” @Pontifex 11 July 2018

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The Weekly Francis – 05 July 2018

PopeFrancis-fingerThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 24 June 2018 to 5 July 2018.

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  • “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

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The Weekly Francis – 28 June 2018

FrancisBlessesPalmsThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 17 June 2018 to 28 June 2018.

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  • “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

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Secrets of Doctor Who – The Impossible Planet/The Satan Pit

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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.

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The Weekly Francis – 20 June 2018

FrancisBlessesPalmsThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 10 June 2018 to 20 June 2018.

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  • “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

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Secrets of Doctor Who – The Keys of Marinus

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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.

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The Weekly Francis – 13 June 2018

Pope_Francis_3_on_papal_flight_from_Africa_to_Italy_Nov_30_2015_Credit_Martha_Calderon_CNA_11_30_15This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 28 May 2018 to 13 June 2018.

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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

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