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Pope to have Greek at Mass, keeps St Joseph readings, and continues St. John the Baptist theme
Words circulating the internets today have yielded some information about Pope Francis, SJ’s installation Mass tomorrow. He is whacking the offertory procession. Thanks be to God, I say. Unless people are bringing livestock and candles and rugs, I don’t see a point to this glamorization of lay people at the liturgy. The people should be…
From Under the Rubble…The Return of the Conservative Conscience
In just thirteen hours, Rand Paul’s constitutional marathon established him as one of the best stump speakers in the senate. His easy-going, spontaneous, and cogent extended soliloquy sent a power surge through the somnambulant GOP. The ensuing swell of popular support for Senator Paul set the party – and, en passant, the conservative movement –…
Footnote 26: Charity at Work In Africa
In Footnote 26, Chris Manion interviews Steve Mosher, President of the Population Research Institution, discussing the differences between Catholic Charity and government “charity” in Africa.
“Yeah, and I am Napoleon” — Jesuit porter receives call from Pope Francis, SJ (video)
So Pope Francis, SJ, calls the Jesuit Curia himself, and asks for the Superior General, and upon identifying himself as Pope, the porter, having received many prank calls since the election of Pope Francis was put out, and reported that he nearly said, “Yeah, and I am Napolean” – HAH! But, Pope Francis calmly said,…
Pope Francis – The View From Argentina
My friend and former neighbor here in Virginia, Carlos Casorosendi, has two very informative articles with helpful insights about Pope Francis. From the first: “Francis will be more apt to kiss the wounds of the leper on the road to Assisi than to have his ring kissed. He is likely to ascend on the feast…
Two Good Reads
Father George Rutler’s article on the Transfiguration of the Church is brilliant. It’s sure to become a classic. And our friend Pat Buchanan comments today on the new pope with his usual insights into the hostile and malevolent secular culture of the postmodern West.
Jesus wasn’t good enough for them either, Pope Francis, S.J.
Just because the Pope is on the balcony before the people does not mean that the people are supposed to scream “crucify him!”
First Homily of Pope Francis, SJ
Read the full english text of the first homily of Pope Francis, SJ (courtesy Vatican Radio)
Habemus papam!
AD MULTOS ANNOS, POPE FRANCIS! O Lord, we are the millions of believers, humbly kneeling at Thy feet and begging Thee to preserve, defend and save the Sovereign Pontiff for many years. He is the Father of the great fellowship of souls and our Father as well. On this day, as on every other day,…
A Continuing Program for the Next Pope? Fr. Mark Moriarty on the Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
Ed. Note. In the midst of the Conclave, the Bellarmine Forum is pleased to offer this guest commentary by Fr. Mark Moriarty, Pastor and Superintendent of the Church and School of Saint Agnes in St. Paul, Minnesota. This commentary was adapted from Father’s bulletin article of March 10, 2013 and is offered as a tribute…