This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 13 May 2020 to 14 September 2020.

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

Angelus

• 6 September 2020

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 13 May 2020 – The mutual remaining between the vine and the branches
• 14 May 2020 – Day of fraternity, day of penance and prayer
• 15 May 2020 – Our relationship with God is gratuitous, it is friendship
• 16 May 2020 – Christ died and rose for us: the only medicine against the worldly spirit
• 17 May 2020 – The Holy Spirit reminds us how to access the Father

General Audiences

• 9 September 2020

Messages

• 27 August 2020 – Message of His Holiness to the participants in the Forum of The European House-Ambrosetti [Villa d’Este, Cernobbio 4–5 September 2020]

Papal Tweets

• Image @Pontifex 4 September 2020
• “During this #SeasonOfCreation, may we be attentive to the rhythms of creation. The world was made to communicate the glory of God, to help us to discover the Lord of all in its beauty, and to return to Him.” @Pontifex 4 September 2020
• “Mother Teresa, tireless worker of charity, pray for us, so that our criterion for action might be gratuitous love, offered freely to everyone without distinction of language, culture, race, or religion.” @Pontifex 5 September 2020
• “At times it takes greater love to rehabilitate a brother or sister. In the #GospelOfTheDay (Mt 18:15–20) Jesus invites us to put them in God’s hands: only the Father can show a greater love than that of all brothers and sisters put together.” @Pontifex 6 September 2020
• “Rather than a problem to be solved, the world is a joyful mystery to be contemplated with gladness and praise. #SeasonOfCreation #LaudatoSì” @Pontifex 7 September 2020
• “Mary, the Mother who cared for Jesus, cares with maternal affection and pain also for this wounded world.” @Pontifex 8 September 2020
• “The Christian response to the pandemic and to the consequent socio-economic crisis is based on love, above all, love of God who always precedes us (see 1 Jn 4:19). When we welcome this divine love, then we can respond similarly. #GeneralAudience” @Pontifex 14 September 2020

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 20 August 2020 to 27 September 2020.

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

Angelus

• 30 August 2020

General Audiences

• 26 August 2020
• 2 September 2020

Messages

• 1 September 2020 – Message of the Holy Father for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

Papal Tweets

• “May the Holy Spirit make us grow constantly in knowledge of God so that we might spread His love and His truth in the world.” @Pontifex 20 August 2020
• “Amid so many passing things, the Lord wants to remind us of what will remain forever: love, because “God is love”.” @Pontifex 21 August 2020
• “God has no need to be defended by anyone and does not want His name to be used to terrorize people. We call upon everyone to stop using religions to incite hatred, violence, extremism and blind fanaticism. #HumanFraternity” @Pontifex 22 August 2020
• “God does not love you because you behave well. He loves you, plain and simple. His love is unconditional; it does not depend on you.” @Pontifex 22 August 2020
• “In the #GospelOfTheDay, we hear Jesus’s question directed to each one of us: “And you, who do you say I am?”. It is a question of giving not a theoretical answer, but one that involves faith, that is, life, because faith is life!” @Pontifex 23 August 2020
• “Let’s not forget the victims of the coronavirus. So much suffering, so many people who lost their lives; and so many volunteers, doctors, nurses, sisters, priests, who also lost their lives. Let us remember the families who have suffered because of this.” @Pontifex 23 August 2020
• “To pray is to allow yourself to be looked at by God without illusions, excuses, or justifications. Because from the devil come darkness and lies, from God come light and truth.” @Pontifex 24 August 2020
• “Today is the tenth anniversary of the massacre of 72 migrants in Mexico. I express my solidarity with the families of the victims who today are still asking for truth and justice. The Lord will hold us to account for all of the migrants who have fallen on their journey of Hope.” @Pontifex 24 August 2020
• “To pray is to allow yourself to be looked at by God without illusions, excuses, or justifications. Because from the devil come darkness and lies, from God come light and truth.” @Pontifex 24 August 2020
• “The root of every spiritual error is believing ourselves to be righteous. To consider ourselves righteous is to leave God, the only righteous one, out in the cold.” @Pontifex 25 August 2020
• “After the crisis, will we continue with this economic system of social injustice and depreciating care for the environment, of creation, of our common home? Let’s think about this. #GeneralAudience General Audience @Pontifex 26 August 2020
• “If we take care of the goods that the Creator gives us, if we put what we possess in common in such a way that no one would be lacking, then we would truly inspire hope to regenerate a more healthy and equal world. #GeneralAudience” @Pontifex 26 August 2020
• “Trust in the Lord and make an effort to enter into his plans, accepting that His salvation can reach us in ways that may be different from what we expect.” @Pontifex 28 August 2020
• “Putting the paschal mystery at the center of our lives means feeling compassion towards the wounds of the crucified Christ present in the many innocent victims of wars and violence, in attacks on life, in environmental disasters, and in poverty.” @Pontifex 29 August 2020
• “For Peter and the other disciples – but for us too! – the cross is a ‘hindrance’, whereas Jesus considers the ‘hindrance’ escaping the cross, which would mean avoiding the Father’s will, the mission that the Father has entrusted to Him for our salvation. #GospelOfTheDay” @Pontifex 30 August 2020
• “I follow with concern the tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean area and I appeal for constructive dialogue and respect for international law to resolve the conflicts that threaten the peace of the peoples of that region.” @Pontifex 31 August 2020
• “#SeasonOfCreation Video” @Pontifex 31 August 2020
• “Today marks the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. From now until October 4th we will celebrate the #JubileeForTheEarth with our Christian brothers and sisters of various Churches and traditions. #SeasonOfCreation” @Pontifex 1 September 2020
• “The #JubileeForTheEarth calls us to think once again of our fellow human beings, especially the poor and the most vulnerable. We are asked to re-appropriate God’s original and loving plan of creation as a common heritage. Message” @Pontifex 1 September 2020
• “A #JubileeForTheEarth is a good time to remember creation’s original vocation to exist as a community of love. We exist only in relationships: with God the Creator, with our brothers and sisters, and with all of God’s creatures within our common home.” @Pontifex 1 September 2020
• “A #JubileeForTheEarth is a time to return to God, our loving Creator. We cannot live in harmony with creation if we are not at peace with the Creator who is the source and origin of all things.” @Pontifex 1 September 2020
• “A #JubileeForTheEarth is a time to restore the original harmony of creation and to heal strained human relationships. #SeasonOfCreation Message” @Pontifex 1 September 2020
• “The current pandemic has highlighted our interdependence: we are all linked to each other, for better or for worse. Therefore, to come out of this crisis better than before, we have to do so together, all of us, in solidarity. #GeneralAudience” @Pontifex 2 September 2020
• “As a human family we have our common origin in God. We dwell in a common home, the garden-planet where God placed us. But when we forget all this, our social fabric is weakened and the environment deteriorates. #GeneralAudience” @Pontifex 2 September 2020
• “I invite everyone to join in a universal day of prayer and fasting for Lebanon, on 4 September. I also invite our brothers and sisters of other religious confessions to join in this initiative in whatever way they deem best. General Audience” @Pontifex 2 September 2020
• “We must always have this “holy restlessness” in our hearts, in the search for the true good who is God. Let us help others feel the thirst for God. He gives peace and happiness to our hearts.” @Pontifex 27 September 2020

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Father Longenecker has a post up about the trend of naming/renaming Protestant churches. I have noticed this also, as even denominational churches going with something more generic and dropping the denominational name.

Some actual names he lists:

• Cornerstone
• Fresh Spring
• Living Water Fellowship
• The Heritage
• The Vineyard
• Carpenter’s Church
• New Spring
• Flame Fellowship

He also list some with “mysteriously cool hip hop names” he has seen:

• Elevate
• Velocity
• The Edge
• Spark
• Matrix
• Volt
• WaveWalkers

Father then uses this trend to re-brand some possible Catholic parishes names.

• St Peter’s – The Rock
• Our Lady of the Rosary – Beads.com
• St John’s – BeLoved
• Prince of Peace – PeaceMan
• St Therese of Lisieux – ARose
• St Mary’s – Virge
• St Anthony’s – ATone
• St Elizabeth Ann Seaton – The Seat

Sounds like fun, so here are some of my suggestions:

• St. Peter – Sixteen18 (in my area there are several Eleven22 Protestant churches)
• St. Patrick’s Catholic Church – Shamrock
• St. Mark – Lost Garment Ministries
• St. Jude – Nothing is Impossible
• St. Augustine – Late Loving Fellowship
• St. Michael – Sword of Faith
• St. Anthony – Lost and Found
• St. Ignatius of Loyola – Cannonball
• St. Ambrose – Mother Tears
• Church of the Assumption – Rise Up
• St Therese of Lisieux – Little Ways
• St. Catherine of Siena – World on Fire
• St. Josaphat’s – Jumps
• St. Theresa of Avila Church – Non Gloomy Saints
• St. Boniface – The Ax
• Our Lady of Lourdes – Healing Waters
• St. John Henry Newman – Kindly Lights Community
• St. Padre Pio – Holy Hands

Maybe some Trad parishes can draw Protestants with a name such as:

• Calvary Chapel Veil

What are your suggestions?

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 16 July 2020 to 30 July 2020.

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

Angelus

• 19 July 2020
• 26 July 2020

Papal Tweets

• “#OurLadyOfMountCarmel, our mother, help us to have innocent hands and a pure heart, and not to utter lies or speak ill of our neighbor. Then we will be able to go up to the mountain of the Lord and obtain His blessing, His justice, and His salvation.” @Pontifex 16 July 2020
• “In the parable of the weeds from the #GospelOfTheDay (Mt 13:24–43), Jesus helps us understand God’s patience, opening our hearts to hope.” @Pontifex 19 July 2020
• “When love for parents and children is inspired and purified by love for the Lord, it then becomes wholly fruitful and produces good fruits within the #family itself and well beyond it.” @Pontifex 21 July 2020
• “Prophecy is born whenever we allow ourselves to be challenged by God, not when we are concerned to keep everything quiet and under control.” @Pontifex 22 July 2020
• “The true pilgrim is capable of going at the pace of the slowest person. And Jesus is capable of this. Jesus is our pilgrim companion. He respects our situation, and does not accelerate the pace. He is the Lord of patience.” @Pontifex 25 July 2020
• “The Kingdom of Heaven is the opposite of the superfluous things the world offers, the opposite of a dull life: it is a treasure that renews everyday life and leads it to extend towards wider horizons. #GospelOfTheDay” @Pontifex 26 July 2020
• “On the memorial of the Saints Joachim and Anne, Jesus’s “grandparents”, I would like to invite young people to do something tender towards the elderly, especially the loneliest, in their homes or residences. Dear young people, each elderly person is your grandparent!” @Pontifex 26 July 2020
• “When someone offers us a service, we should not think that we deserve everything. Gratitude, appreciation is, first of all, good manners, but it is also a characteristic of a Christian. It is a simple but genuine sign of the Kingdom of God.” @Pontifex 27 July 2020
• “Men and women who pray know that hope is stronger than discouragement. They believe that love is more powerful than death, and that love will surely triumph one day, even if it be in times and ways we do not know. #Prayer” @Pontifex 29 July 2020
• “Trafficking in persons still constitutes an open wound on the body of contemporary society. I offer heartfelt thanks to all those who work on behalf of the innocent victims of the commodification of the human person. Much remains to be done! #EndHumanTrafficking” @Pontifex 30 July 2020
• “#Friendship is one of life’s gifts and a grace from God. Faithful friends, who stand at our side in times of difficulty, are a reflection of the Lord’s love, His gentle and consoling presence in our lives.” @Pontifex 30 July 2020

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 9 July 2020 to 14 July 2020.

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

Angelus

• 12 July 2020

Papal Tweets

• “Faith is either missionary or it is no faith at all. Faith takes us out of ourselves and toward others. Faith must be transmitted, not to convince but to offer a treasure. Let us ask the Lord to help us live our faith with open doors: a transparent faith.” @Pontifex 9 July 2020
• “#SaintBenedict, Patron of Europe, show us Christians of today how joyful hope always springs from faith, and how this can change the world.” @Pontifex 11 July 2020
• “The #GospelOfTheDay (Mt 13:1–23) recalls that the Word of God is a fruitful and effective seed that God scatters generously everywhere. If we want, we can become good soil, ploughed and carefully cultivated, to help ripen the seed of the Word. Making it fruitful depends on us.” @Pontifex 12 July 2020
• “On this #SeaSunday, we entrust to the Virgin Mary, Star of the Sea, all maritime personnel, fishermen, and their families. They have made many sacrifices – even during the lockdown – to continue working to provide us with food and other primary needs.” @Pontifex 12 July 2020
• “On the Day of Judgment we will not be judged for our ideas, but for the compassion we have shown to others.” @Pontifex 14 July 2020

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 2 July 2020 to 8 July 2020.

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

Angelus

• 5 July 2020

Homilies

• 8 July 2020 – Holy Mass presided over by Pope Francis in the Casa Santa Marta chapel on the anniversary of his visit to Lampedusa in 2013

Letters

• 2 July 2020 – Letter of the Holy Father Francis to His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus, for the death of his brother, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger

Papal Tweets

• “Video” @Pontifex 2 July 2020
• “Christian joy flows from listening to, and accepting, the Good News of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Whoever believes this message knows that life is born of the love of God the Father.” @Pontifex 3 July 2020
• “In some places, #cooperatives are being developed to exploit renewable sources of energy which ensure local self-sufficiency. They can make a real difference in the fight against climate change, thanks to a strong sense of community and a deep love for the land.” @Pontifex 4 July 2020
• “In the #GospelOfTheDay (Mt 11:25–30), Jesus praises the Father, because He has hidden the secrets of His Kingdom ”from the wise and the learned“ and revealed them to the ”little ones“, who long for Him and expect everything from Him.” @Pontifex 5 July 2020
• “The United Nations has called for an immediate, global ceasefire in order to face the Covid–19 pandemic and provide humanitarian aid. I hope this Resolution will be implemented quickly for the good of those who suffer and become a first step toward a future of peace.” @Pontifex 5 July 2020
• “Faith makes us walk with Jesus on the roads of this world, in the certainty that the power of His Spirit will bend the forces of evil, subjecting them to the power of God’s love.” @Pontifex 6 July 2020
• “On the anniversary of my visit to #Lampedusa, let us pray that we might discover the face of Jesus in all people forced to flee their homeland because of the many injustices that continue to afflict our world.
  @M_RSection” @Pontifex 8 July 2020

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 8 May 2020 to 1 July 2020.

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

Angelus

• 28 June 2020
• 29 June 2020

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 8 May 2020 – His consolation is close, true and opens the doors of hope
• 9 May 2020 – The Holy Spirit makes harmony in the Church, the evil spirit destroys it

Homilies

• 29 June 2020 – Holy Mass and blessing of the Pallium for the new Metropolitan Archbishops on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul

Messages

• 30 June 2020 – Message of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Catholic Media Conference sponsored by the Catholic Press Association

Speeches

• 20 June 2020 – To the Doctors, Nurses and Healthcare workers from the Lombardy Region

Papal Tweets

• “In these difficult times, your work as maritime personnel and fishermen has become even more important. Today I would like to offer you a message of hope, comfort and consolation. #SeafarersAreKeyWorkers Message” @Pontifex 25 June 2020
• “Let us begin anew from the numerous examples of generous, freely-given love, which in these months have shown us how much closeness, care, and sacrifice are needed to nourish fraternity and civil coexistence. In this way, we will emerge from this crisis stronger.” @Pontifex 25 June 2020
• “Only those who see with the heart see things well, because they know how to “look into” each person: to see a brother or sister apart from his or her mistakes, hope amid difficulty. They see God everywhere.” @Pontifex 26 June 2020
• “If you are looking for meaning in life but, not finding one, you throw yourself away with ”imitations of love“, such as wealth, career, pleasure, or an addiction, let Jesus look at you, and you will discover you have always been loved.” @Pontifex 27 June 2020
• “Jesus says to His disciples: “Whoever does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me” (Mt 10:38). There is no true love without the cross, without a personal price to pay. When borne with Jesus, the cross is not scary because He’s always at our side to help us.” @Pontifex 28 June 2020
• “God’s generous gratitude takes into account even the smallest gesture of love and service given to our brothers and sisters. Jesus teaches us this in #TheGospelOfTheDay (Mt 10:42).” @Pontifex 28 June 2020
• “I invite everyone to pray for the people of Yemen, especially children, who are suffering as a result of the very serious humanitarian crisis, and for those affected by the severe floods in Western Ukraine.” @Pontifex 28 June 2020
• “On the feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul, I would like to share two key words: unity and prophecy. The Lord asks each of us: “Do you want to be a builder of unity? Do you want to be a prophet of my heaven on earth?” Let’s find the courage to answer: “Yes, I do!”” @Pontifex 29 June 2020
• “Just as the Lord transformed Simon into Peter, so He calls each one of us, to make us living stones with which to build a renewed Church and a renewed humanity.” @Pontifex 29 June 2020
• “The proud Saul became Paul, a name that means “small”. The Lord shook him. He shattered Paul’s illusion of being respectably religious to make him His instrument. Homily” @Pontifex 29 June 2020
• “Today we are united in a special way with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Peter and Andrew were brothers. Whenever possible, we exchange fraternal visits on our respective feast days, as we journey together towards the goal that the Lord desires: full unity.” @Pontifex 29 June 2020
• “Today the Fourth Conference of the European Union and the United Nations to “support the future of Syria and the region” takes place. Let us pray for this meeting, so that it might place above everything the good of peoples who need food, health care, education, work.” @Pontifex 30 June 2020
• “Today we commemorate the first martyrs of the Church of Rome. They have left us an inheritance to protect and imitate: the Gospel of love and mercy. The Christian martyrs of every period are men and women of peace, despite persecution.” @Pontifex 30 June 2020
• “Evil never gives peace. It causes frenzy first then leaves bitterness. Instead, God’s voice never promises cheap, easily acquired joy. He invites us to go beyond our ego to find that true good: peace.” @Pontifex 1 July 2020

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