The Weekly Francis – Volume 257 – 09 January 2019

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 25 November 2018 to 9 January 2019.

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

Angelus

• 23 December 2018
• 26 December 2018
• 30 December 2018
• 1 January 2019

General Audiences

• 2 January 2019

Homilies

• 31 December 2018 – Celebration of Vespers and Te Deum in Thanksgiving for the past year
• 6 January 2019 – Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

Letters

• 22 December 2018 – Holy Father’s letter to Prof. Giovanni Maria Vian on concluding his term as Director of the “L’Osservatore Romano”
• 1 January 2019 – Letter sent by the Holy Father to the Bishops of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (1st January 2019)

Messages

• 25 November 2018 – 27th World Day of the Sick 2019
• 6 January 2019 – Holy Father’s videomessage to the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt to mark the dedication of the new Cathedral of the Nativity near Cairo

Speeches

• 7 January 2019 – To the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year Greetings

Papal Tweets

• “If we live as Jesus taught us, and in harmony with what we proclaim, our witness will bear fruit.” @Pontifex 3 January 2019
• “Jesus is the gift of God for us. If we welcome Him, we too can be a gift of God to others.” @Pontifex 4 January 2019
• “The Church grows in silence, in prayer, and with the good works that give witness.” @Pontifex 5 January 2019
• “The Magi offered their precious gifts to the Christ Child. Today, let us ask God: Lord, help me rediscover the joy of giving.” @Pontifex 6 January 2019
• “God became man in Jesus in order to share our lives. Let us keep this relationship alive with Him and with one another. Happy Christmas to our Christian brothers and sisters from the East.” @Pontifex 7 January 2019
• “Love does not tolerate indifference; love is compassionate. Love means putting your heart on the line for others. #SantaMarta” @Pontifex 8 January 2019
• “Video” @Pontifex 8 January 2019
• “Do not be afraid to weep when you encounter difficult situations: tears are drops that irrigate life. Tears of compassion purify hearts and feelings.” @Pontifex 9 January 2019

Papal Instagram

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