The Weekly Francis – Volume 39 – 8 December 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 24 November to 7 December 2013.

The Weekly Francis is a compilation of the Holy Father’s writings, speeches, etc which I also post at Jimmy Akin’s The Weekly Francis. Jimmy Akin came up with this idea when he started “The Weekly Benedict” and I have taken over curation of it.

Angelus

• 1 December 2013

General Audiences

• 4 December 2013

Homilies

• 23 November 2013 – Holy Mass for the conclusion of the Year of Faith on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
• 1 December 2013

Speeches

• 21 November 2013- To the Filipino Community on the occasion of the Blessing of the mosaic of Saint Pedro Calungsod
• 22 November 2013 – Audience with the Italian and Argentine rugby teams,
• 25 November 2013 – Meeting with the volunteers of the Year of Faith

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 2 December 2013 – Allow the Lord to encounter us in preparation for Christmas
• 3 December 2014 – A Church without joy is unthinkable
• 5 December 2013 – Put Christian words in action
• 6 December 2013 – Praying is a bit like “annoying” God

Papal Tweets

• “Your sins are great? Just tell the Lord: Forgive me, help me to get up again, change my heart!” @pontifex, 2 December 2013
• “We are all called to be friends with Jesus. Don’t be afraid to love the Lord.” @pontifex, 2 December 2013
• “Fifty years ago, Vatican II spoke of communications. Let us listen to, dialogue with, and bring to Christ all those we encounter in life.” @pontifex, 2 December 2013
• “Holiness doesn’t mean doing extraordinary things, but doing ordinary things with love and faith.” @pontifex, 2 December 2013
• “The cross is the price of true love. Lord, give us the strength to accept and carry our crosses!” @pontifex, 2 December 2013
• “Dear young people, put your talents at the service of the Gospel, with creativity and boundless charity.” @pontifex, 2 December 2013