The Weekly Francis – Volume 240 – 29 August 2018

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 23 August 2018 to 29 August 2018.

The Weekly Francis is a compilation of the Holy Father’s writings, speeches, etc which I also post at Jimmy Akin’s blog.

Angelus

• 26 August 2018 – Apostolic Visit to Ireland: Angelus, IX World Meeting of Families (Square in front of the Knock Shrine, 26 August 2018)

Homilies

• 26 August 2018 – Apostolic Visit to Ireland: Holy Mass in Phoenix Park (Dublin, 26 August 2018)

Speeches

• 25 August 2018 – Apostolic Visit to Ireland: Feast of Families in Croke Park Stadium (Dublin, 25 August 2018)
• 25 August 2018 – Apostolic Visit to Ireland: Visit to the day centre for homeless families of the capuchin fathers (Dublin, 25 agosto 2018)
• 25 August 2018 – Apostolic Visit to Ireland: Visit to the St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral (Dublin, 25 agosto 2018)
• 25 August 2018 – Apostolic Visit to Ireland: Meeting with Authorities, Civil Society and Diplomatic Corps in Dublin Castle
• 26 August 2018 – Apostolic Visit to Ireland: Press Conference on the return flight from Dublin to Rome (Papal flight, 26 August 2018)
• 26 August 2018 – Apostolic Visit to Ireland: Meeting with the Bishops in the Convent of the Dominican Sisters (Dublin, 26 August 2018)

Papal Tweets

• “The #Family is the cradle of life and the school of love and acceptance. It is a window thrown open to the mystery of God.” @Pontifex 23 August 2018
• “The #Family is an icon of God: the bond between a man and a woman generates life and communion.” @Pontifex 24 August 2018
• “Our world needs a revolution of love! Let that revolution begin with you and your families!” @Pontifex 25 August 2018
• “Is there anything precious that endures at all? Even love itself? Love is God’s dream for us and for the whole human family. Please, never forget this!” @Pontifex 25 August 2018
• “I ask our Blessed Mother to intercede for the healing of the survivors of abuse and to confirm every member of our Christian family in the resolve never again to permit these situations to occur.” @Pontifex 26 August 2018
• “May God’s blessing come down upon all your families, so that they may be places of love and forgiveness.” @Pontifex 26 August 2018
• “Dear Mothers, be like Saint Monica and never give up. Pray unceasingly for your children.” @Pontifex 27 August 2018
• “If the Lord has gifted you with riches, it is in order to do lots of good things for others in His name.” @Pontifex 28 August 2018
• “To pray is the first missionary task of every Christian. It is also the most effective.” @Pontifex 29 August 2018

Papal Instagram

• Franciscus