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September 2013

September 21, 2013

Pope Francis on Social Communications

Pope Francis' address to the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications is...

September 19, 2013

James Martin, S.J. Speaks with CNN about America’s Pope Francis Interview

Fr. Jim Martin answers interesting questions from CNN on the news of the day --...

September 19, 2013

THE Pope Francis Interview: What Would You Ask?

By now, the blogosphere is chock full of "takes" on that amazing America Magazine interview...

September 18, 2013

The New Media in Pope Francis’ Vatican

From L’Osservatore Romano via News.va: “More than 9,300,000 followers and, thanks to retweets, at least 60,000...

September 18, 2013

Pope Francis: The Church is Our Merciful Mother

From today's General Audience catechesis with Pope Francis: Video Link During his Audience catechesis Pope...

September 17, 2013

Would You “Bunny Ear” Pope Francis or Your Bishop?

Making the rounds this week is this photo of England rugby player Manu Tuilagi giving Prime...

September 17, 2013

Pope Francis: The Church is Our Protective Mother

From today's homily on Luke 7:11-17 comes Pope Francis' thoughts comparing the Church to a...

September 16, 2013

Happiness Doesn’t Have a Price Tag: @Pontifex Ponderings

In another of my ongoing series of posts responding to Pope Francis' tweets, I thought...

September 14, 2013

Being A “Missionary Disciple”, Mule and All…

I love this article from News.va about Pope Francis' reflection on the beatification of José Gabriel...

September 13, 2013

Pope Francis: Future of Society Rooted in Elderly & Youth

If you're looking for a bit of motivation heading into the weekend, be sure to...

September 05, 2013

Colbert and Dolan: Prayer, Punditry and Popes

If you didn't catch it live, you've surely heard about Cardinal Timothy Dolan's recent appearance...

September 03, 2013

His Word, Pope Francis and the Grace of His Light

Can I tell you how happy I am that we're back to the routine of...

September 02, 2013

Holy Father’s Intentions for September

Please join me in praying for these timely prayer intentions given to us by Pope...

August 2013

August 25, 2013

Raising Our Voices for Peace in Syria

Last night, our family sat comfortably in the living room, eating takeout pizza and rewatching...

August 20, 2013

Receive a Text When @Pontifex Pope Francis Tweets

Because more than one person has asked today following my post this morning about Pope...

August 20, 2013

We Cannot Sleep Peacefully…

In perhaps ironic fashion, the text woke me from a deep sleep at 2:01 am...

August 18, 2013

Joining Pope Francis in Praying for Peace in Egypt

Out from the Vatican website today is another reminder of Pope Francis' call for all...

August 13, 2013

Pope Francis to Footballers: Don’t Neglect Generosity, Camaraderie & Beauty

New out this morning at News.va is an outstanding article on Pope Francis' meeting this...

August 09, 2013

The Day Pope Francis Dropped by the Vatican Power Plant: What Would You Do?

News reports coming out of the Vatican today are documenting a remarkable, spontaneous visit by...

August 08, 2013

Motu Proprio on Money Laundering, Terrorism and WMDs

Hot off the press this morning, an official press release on the new Motu Proprio of Pope Francis...

August 06, 2013

Pope Francis’ Message for World Mission Day

Released today by the Vatican, Pope Francis' message for World Mission Day encourages words of...

August 06, 2013

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for August

I'm late to post these, but am so moved by both of Pope Francis' intentions...

August 05, 2013

Don’t Miss Pat Gohn’s WaPo Take on Pope Francis & the Theology of Women

When I grow up (if I do), I would love to be half as well-educated...

July 2013

July 19, 2013

What American Would You Appoint to the Pontifical Commission on Economic Structures?

Today's news about Pope Francis' appointment of a Pontifical Commission for Reference on the Organization of...

July 15, 2013

Will the Vatican Banking Scandal Change the Way You Give?

For some reason, my parish is a few weeks behind on the annual "Peter's Pence"...

July 02, 2013

“An Encyclical Written with Four Hands”

New out from Catholic News Service, this video on the writing of the anticipated first...

June 2013

June 23, 2013

Cute Kid Test-Driving Pope Mobile Steals My Heart

How awesome is this Rome Reports video of a teenager "test driving" the Popemobile? Clearly,...

June 13, 2013

Per Papa: Watch Your Mouth

I love the ease with which Pope Francis preaches in this Rome Reports video from...

June 06, 2013

Pope Francis to “Staycation”

Perhaps it should come as no surprise that Pope Francis will be "staycationing" this summer:...

May 2013

May 31, 2013

Holy Fathers – Are Comparisons Fair?

Since shortly after the moment his name was announced, Catholics who are active in the...