{"id":14585,"date":"2014-01-19T16:34:58","date_gmt":"2014-01-19T21:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.splendoroftruth.com\/curtjester\/?p=14585"},"modified":"2014-01-19T16:34:58","modified_gmt":"2014-01-19T21:34:58","slug":"the-weekly-francis-volume-42-19-january-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.splendoroftruth.com\/curtjester\/2014\/01\/the-weekly-francis-volume-42-19-january-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"The Weekly Francis &#8211; Volume 42 &#8211; 19 January 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.splendoroftruth.com\/curtjester\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/pope-francis2-300x187.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-14281\" alt=\"pope-francis2-300x187\" src=\"http:\/\/www.splendoroftruth.com\/curtjester\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/pope-francis2-300x187.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" \/><\/a>This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 10 September 2013 to 18 January 2014.<\/p>\n<p>The Weekly Francis is a compilation of the Holy Father\u2019s writings, speeches, etc which I also post at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/jimmyakin.com\/2013\/12\/the-weekly-francis-22-december-2013.html\">Jimmy Akin\u2019s The Weekly Francis<\/a>. Jimmy Akin came up with this idea when he started \u201cThe Weekly Benedict\u201d and I have taken over curation of it.<\/p>\n<p>Angelus<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/angelus\/2013\/documents\/papa-francesco_angelus_20131222_en.html\">22 December 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/angelus\/2013\/documents\/papa-francesco_angelus_20131226_en.html\">26 December 2013 &#8211; Feast of Saint Stephen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/angelus\/2013\/documents\/papa-francesco_angelus_20131229_en.html\">29 December 2013 &#8211; Prayer to the Holy Family <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/angelus\/2014\/documents\/papa-francesco_angelus_20140101_it.html\">1 January 2014 &#8211; Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/angelus\/2014\/documents\/papa-francesco_angelus_20140105_en.html\">5 January 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/angelus\/2014\/documents\/papa-francesco_angelus_20140106_en.html\">6 January 2014 &#8211; Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/angelus\/2014\/documents\/papa-francesco_angelus_20140112_en.html\">12 January 2014 &#8211; Feast of the Baptism of the Lord<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>General Audiences<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/audiences\/2014\/documents\/papa-francesco_20140108_udienza-generale_en.html\">8 January 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/audiences\/2014\/documents\/papa-francesco_20140115_udienza-generale_en.html\">15 January 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Homilies<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/homilies\/2013\/documents\/papa-francesco_20131224_omelia-natale_en.html\">24 December 2013 &#8211; Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/homilies\/2013\/documents\/papa-francesco_20131231_te-deum_en.html\">31 December 2013 &#8211; Celebration of First Vespers and Te Deum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/homilies\/2014\/documents\/papa-francesco_20140101_omelia-giornata-mondiale-pace_en.html\">1 January 2014 &#8211; Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/homilies\/2014\/documents\/papa-francesco_20140103_omelia-santissimo-nome-gesu_en.html\">3 January 2014 &#8211; Holy Mass at the Church of the Ges\u00f9<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/homilies\/2014\/documents\/papa-francesco_20140106_omelia-epifania_en.html\">6 January 2014 &#8211; Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/homilies\/2014\/documents\/papa-francesco_20140112_omelia-battesimo_en.html\">12 January 2014 &#8211; Feast of the Baptism of the Lord<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Letters<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/letters\/2013\/documents\/papa-francesco_20131217_ministro-trinitari_en.html\">17 December 2013 &#8211; Letter to the Minister General of the Trinitarian Order on the 800th anniversary of the death of their founder St Juan de Mata<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/letters\/2013\/documents\/papa-francesco_20131217_ministro-trinitari_en.html\">17 December 2013 &#8211; Letter to participants in the 13th Meeting of the Basic Ecclesial Communities in Brazil [Diocese of Crato, 7\u201311 January 2014]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/letters\/2014\/documents\/papa-francesco_20140112_nuovi-cardinali_en.html\">12 January 2014 &#8211; Letter to those who will be created Cardinals at the upcoming Consistory of 22 February<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Messages<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/messages\/pont-messages\/2013\/documents\/papa-francesco_20131209_videomessaggio-campagna-contro-fame_en.html\">9 December 2013 &#8211; Message on the occasion of the \u201cAnti-Hunger Global Campaign\u201d launched by Caritas Internationalis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/messages\/urbi\/documents\/papa-francesco_20131225_urbi-et-orbi-natale_en.html\">25 December 2014 &#8211; Urbi Et Orbi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/messages\/vocations\/documents\/papa-francesco_20140115_51-messaggio-giornata-mondiale-vocazioni_en.html\">15 January 2014 &#8211; Message for the 51st World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Speeches<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/speeches\/2013\/september\/documents\/papa-francesco_20130910_centro-astalli_en.html\">10 September 2013 &#8211; Address of the Holy Father during the visit to \u201cCentro Astalli\u201d of Rome for the refugee service<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/speeches\/2013\/december\/documents\/papa-francesco_20131202_presuli-paesi-bassi_en.html\">2 December 2013 &#8211; To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of the Netherlands on their \u201cad Limina\u201d visit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/speeches\/2013\/december\/documents\/papa-francesco_20131206_commissione-teologica_en.htm\">6 December 2013 &#8211; To members of the International Theological Commission<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/speeches\/2013\/december\/documents\/papa-francesco_20131207_istituto-dignitatis_en.html\">7 December 2013 &#8211; To a delegation from the Dignitatis humanae Institute<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/speeches\/2013\/december\/documents\/papa-francesco_20131207_plenaria-laici_en.html\">7 December 2013 &#8211; To participants at the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Laity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/speeches\/2014\/january\/documents\/papa-francesco_20140113_corpo-diplomatico_en.html\">13 December 2013 &#8211; To a group of pilgrims from Bavaria in St. Peter\u2019s Square for the presentation of the gift of the Christmas tree<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/speeches\/2013\/december\/documents\/papa-francesco_20131215_villa-nazareth_en.html\">15 December 2013 &#8211; To the \u201cDomenico Tardini\u201d Community in Villa Nazareth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/speeches\/2013\/december\/documents\/papa-francesco_20131220_funzionari-diplomazia_en.html\">20 December 2013 &#8211; To a group of protocol officers of the Italian Republic and of the Embassy of Italy accredited to the Holy See<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/speeches\/2013\/december\/documents\/papa-francesco_20131220_azione-cattolica-italiana_en.html\">20 December 2013 &#8211; To a delegation of boys and girls of the Italian Catholic Action<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatican.va\/holy_father\/francesco\/speeches\/2014\/january\/documents\/papa-francesco_20140113_corpo-diplomatico_en.html\">13 January 2014 &#8211; To members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Daily Homilies (fervorinos)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.news.va\/en\/news\/pope-francis-daily-mass-at-casa-santa-marta\">23 December 2013 &#8211; Daily Mass at Casa Santa Marta<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.news.va\/en\/news\/pope-francis-test-the-spirits\">7 January 2014 &#8211; Test the spirits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.news.va\/en\/news\/pope-francis-christian-love-is-concrete\">9 January 2014 &#8211; Christian love is concrete<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.news.va\/en\/news\/pope-francis-friday-mass-at-casa-marta\">10 January 2014 &#8211; Friday Mass at Casa Santa Marta<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.news.va\/en\/news\/pope-francis-the-true-priest-and-his-relation-to-c\">11 January 2014 &#8211; The true priest and his relation to Christ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.news.va\/en\/news\/pope-francis-at-monday-mass\">13 January 2014 &#8211; Pope Francis at Monday Mass<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.news.va\/en\/sites\/reflections\">14 January 2014 &#8211; Four Models<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.news.va\/en\/news\/pope-francis-scandals-happen-when-there-is-no-true\">16 January 2014 &#8211; Scandals happen when there is no true relationship with God<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.news.va\/en\/news\/the-popes-mass-at-santa-marta\">17 January 2014 &#8211; The Pope\u2019s Mass at Santa Marta<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Papal Tweets<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cChristmas celebrations are often full of sound. It would be good for us to make room for silence, to hear the voice of Love.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/415065215156248576\">@pontifex, 23 December 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Lord is coming. May we await him with open hearts!\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/415439436910837760\">@pontifex, 24 December 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cChrist comes among us at Christmas: it is the perfect time for a personal encounter with the Lord.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/415780440671133697\">@pontifex, 25 December 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cBefore the Nativity scene, may we pray in a particular way for those suffering persecution for the faith.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/416142330907721728\">@pontifex, 26 December 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cMay the joy of the Gospel be always in our hearts, especially this Christmas.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/416512777641922561\">@pontifex, 27 December 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cOur Mother Mary is full of beauty because she is full of grace.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/417564754261983232\">@pontifex, 30 December 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cIn the face of the Child Jesus we contemplate the face of God. Come, let us adore him!\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/417623614846795776\">@pontifex, 30 December 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cLet us draw from the crib the joy and deep peace that Jesus comes to bring to the world.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/417966127453454337\">@pontifex, 31 December 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cGod does not reveal himself in strength or power, but in the weakness and fragility of a newborn babe.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/418668266643410945\">@pontifex, 2 January 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Child Jesus reveals the tenderness of God\u2019s immense love surrounding each one of us.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/419048780776759296\">@pontifex, 3 January 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cDear young people, Jesus wants to be your friend, and wants you to spread the joy of this friendship everywhere.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/419388777040068608\">@pontifex, 4 January 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cDear friends, I wish to thank you for the many kind Christmas greetings. May the Lord bless you all!\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/419789675293704192\">@pontifex, 5 January 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cLet us leave a spare place at our table: a place for those who lack the basics, who are alone.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/420497855187386369\">@pontifex, 7 January 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cLet us contemplate the humility of the Son of God born into poverty. Let us imitate him by sharing with those who are weak.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/421222140952600576\">@pontifex, 9 January 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cMay we stop before the Child of Bethlehem and allow the tenderness of God to warm our hearts.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/421599886904008705\">@pontifex, 10 January 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cNo elderly person should be like an \u201cexile\u201d in our families. The elderly are a treasure for our society.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/421947432113405953\">@pontifex, 11 January 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Lord is knocking at the door of our hearts. Have we put a sign on the door saying: \u201cDo not disturb\u201d?\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/422657625080094720\">@pontifex, 13 January 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cMay we always say thank you to God, especially for his patience and mercy.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/423035370406572032\">@pontifex, 14 January 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cLet us pray for peace, and let us bring it about, starting in our own homes!\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/423775761984548864\">@pontifex, 16 January 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cHow powerful prayer is! May we never lose the courage to say: Lord, give us your peace.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/424123307651133442\">@pontifex, 17 January 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cWars shatter so many lives. I think especially of children robbed of their childhood.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pontifex\/status\/424470853720371201\">@pontifex, 18 January 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 10 September 2013 to 18 January 2014. 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