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Word from Rome: Pope Francis' First Homily
Word on Fire - Fr. Robert Barron - Mar 15, 2013 at 1:00 am Yesterday, in the Sistine Chapel, Pope Francis celebrated his first public Mass. Today we feature the text of his homily for your reflection.
In these three readings I see...
Union Tribune Article on Pope Francis (Featuring Comments from Yours Truly)
The Sacred Page - Mar 15, 2013 at 12:57 am The Union Tribune, San Diego's paper of record, has a new article by Elizabeth Aguilera on Pope Francis that features comments from yours truly. I hope the new Holy Father would...
LENTCAzT 31 Friday 4th Week of Lent – Our God is not a remote God, intangible in his blessedness.
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Mar 15, 2013 at 12:01 am
Today is Friday of the 4th Week of Lent.
We hear today about the ancient Roman Station, something by Origen on Prayer, and a thought from Benedict XVI.
From Benedict:
Our God...
Pope Francis' Actual Football Club Card
The Sacred Page - Mar 14, 2013 at 11:59 pm The new pope may live out a vow of poverty, but apparently has one valued possession. He is an actual "card-carrying" soccer (football) fan!
First Impressions of Pope Francis
Jimmy Akin.org - Mar 14, 2013 at 11:51 pm
We have a pope! Should you be concerned?
A reader writes:
Hi Jimmy, I hope you don’t mind me writing to ask you a question.
I have been eagerly awaiting your take on Pope...
Pope Francis' First Sermon
Saint Louis Catholic - Mar 14, 2013 at 11:28 pm Text from Vatican Radio of the English translation of His Holiness' sermon today in the Sistine Chapel:In these three readings I see that there is something in common: it is...
Quenching a Thirst – God’s Surprise Gifts, Even in Lent
Integrated Catholic Life - Mar 14, 2013 at 11:01 pm Our oldest son lives in southern California… so very far away from where we live. A benefit of this (particularly in February) is that from time to time we get to visit him and...
A pope named after a deacon
The Deacon's Bench - Mar 14, 2013 at 9:50 pm An alert reader sent this my way. This was something that popped into my head during yesterday’s excitement, but quickly evaporated (like so many things in my head). From Curt...
Pope Francis Ideal Choice for Modern Times, Say Cardinals
Franciscan Media - Mar 14, 2013 at 8:00 pm VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Two U.S. cardinals described Pope Francis as an ideal choice to lead the church in the modern world.
Pope Francis Starts First Day with Marian Prayer, Bill Paying
Franciscan Media - Mar 14, 2013 at 8:00 pm VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis began his first full day as pope with an early morning act of Marian devotion — and by paying the bill at the clergy hotel where he had stayed...
VIDEO: Habemus Papam!
SQPN - Podcast Network - Mar 14, 2013 at 7:59 pm Father Roderick shows you the events on the night of the ‘Habemus Papam’ and the presentation of Pope Francis from his perspective on Saint Peter’s Square!
The post VIDEO: Habemus...
Pray for the Pope through the Dead
Rorate Coeli - Mar 14, 2013 at 7:36 pm The following prayer,
penned by a very holy and learned priest of the Rorate Caeli Purgatorial
Society, calls on all certain members of the Church Suffering – as well as the...
Do not come to Rome Instead, be charitable
Rorate Coeli - Mar 14, 2013 at 6:50 pm Almsgiving is one of the major Christian precepts, particularly in Lent. So how can one not be touched by the request the new Pope made to the bishops, and all faithful, of his...
New Pope Francis Called Abortion the "Death Penalty for the Unborn" | LifeNews.com
Catholic Morality - Mar 14, 2013 at 6:24 pm New Pope Francis Called Abortion the "Death Penalty for the Unborn" | LifeNews.com
Pope Francis has been very clear in these statements on the serious offenses of abortion and...
Pope Francis seen as humble man who can unite, rebuild Church
Catholic News Agency - General - Mar 14, 2013 at 6:10 pm Washington D.C., Mar 14, 2013 / 05:10 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- American Catholic scholars and commentators praised Pope Francis as a spiritual leader for our times, with the ability...
Faith and Science
The Curt Jester - Mar 14, 2013 at 6:01 pm
My attempt at a meme.
For betters ones see Catholic Memes
Waiting to see the Pope – What a difference eight years makes
Catholic Servant - Mar 14, 2013 at 5:57 pm Maybe there’s someone out there that doesn’t think mobile and social media are a big deal. I kindly offer them this glimpse into reality.
Something happened these past 8 years
On Day One, Pope Rides the Bus and Pays the Bills
Whispers in the Loggia - Mar 14, 2013 at 5:24 pm Needless to say, referring to "Pope Francis" is going to take some getting used to – and given the Holy See's style in statements, the new flood of lead-in references to "The Holy...
Vatican secret ballots aren’t democratic?
GetReligion - Mar 14, 2013 at 5:23 pm Friends, I took a nasty fall a couple of days ago and have seriously injured my ankle. It’s not broken, but the ligament is barely hanging on to the ankle. Or so the doc says. I’m...
