Pope Francis

[Catholic4Jesus]

Of course you all know that we have a new pope, Francis I. He seems like a very great man and am happy to have him as our new pope. He’s humble, traditional and very generous and friendly. Yet I’ve been seeing nothing but attacks on him. People were expecting him to be the Antichrist (Peter the Roman) and despite the fact that his name is not Peter, many Fundamentalist Christians and pre-Vatican II Catholics are still trying to make the St. Malachy prophecy valid by pointing out the fact that St. Francis of Assisi’s real name (supposedly) is San Francisco de Petra (or something similar to that) and that’s his name translated into Italian. The propechy also (supposedly) says that the last pope would be an Italian and Pope Francis is Italian by blood because his parents were Italian immigrants to Argentina. It’s interesting how this prophecy was never recognized by the Church and yet so many people still believe in it and it even seems to some extent that the prophecy is slowly unfolding.

I thought that the whole Peter the Roman scam was over, just like the December 21, 2012 scam was over. But I guess anybody will do anything to keep this stuff going. There was also this book I heard about (I forgot the name of it) written by a Fundamental Protestant apologist in 2012 predicting that Pope Benedict would resign, and it happened! And I heard that on the very night when Pope Benedict announced his resignation, lighting struck the Vatican. Many say that this is a sign of God’s wrath upon the Vatican (but for what?). I’m getting confused, I hope that I’m not on the verge of leaving the faith because of all this. I just ask for prayers. Prayers for me, prayers for the world, and indeed prayers for Pope Francis and Bishop Emeritus Benedict XVI. God bless

 

[atheistgirl]

Of course you all know that we have a new pope, Francis I. He seems like a very great man and am happy to have him as our new pope. He’s humble, traditional and very generous and friendly. Yet I’ve been seeing nothing but attacks on him. People were expecting him to be the Antichrist (Peter the Roman) and despite the fact that his name is not Peter, many Fundamentalist Christians and pre-Vatican II Catholics are still trying to make the St. Malachy prophecy valid by pointing out the fact that St. Francis of Assisi’s real name (supposedly) is San Francisco de Petra (or something similar to that) and that’s his name translated into Italian. The propechy also (supposedly) says that the last pope would be an Italian and Pope Francis is Italian by blood because his parents were Italian immigrants to Argentina. It’s interesting how this prophecy was never recognized by the Church and yet so many people still believe in it and it even seems to some extent that the prophecy is slowly unfolding.

I thought that the whole Peter the Roman scam was over, just like the December 21, 2012 scam was over. But I guess anybody will do anything to keep this stuff going. There was also this book I heard about (I forgot the name of it) written by a Fundamental Protestant apologist in 2012 predicting that Pope Benedict would resign, and it happened! And I heard that on the very night when Pope Benedict announced his resignation, lighting struck the Vatican. Many say that this is a sign of God’s wrath upon the Vatican (but for what?). I’m getting confused, I hope that I’m not on the verge of leaving the faith because of all this. I just ask for prayers. Prayers for me, prayers for the world, and indeed prayers for Pope Francis and Bishop Emeritus Benedict XVI. God bless

Lightening strikes the Vatican all the time.

The Pope is Pope Francis, not Pope Francis I

Saint Francis of Assisi’s given Christian name was Giovanni.

Sarah x

 

[JReducation]

Sorry, I don’t mean to barge in like a bull in a china shop, but when my father’s name is incorrectly used, I see red.

Let’s start with St. Francis’ correct legal name. Giovanni Batista [filio] di Pietro di Bernadone. In English, John Baptist son of Peter of the House of Bernadone. His name was not Peter. Peter was his father.

Now let’s move on to Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Outside of the English colonies, we do not see the attachment to ancestral nationality. We would see that in countries like Canada and the USA where five generations later people still make ridiculous statements like, “I’m 1/8 German, 1/4 Italian, 1/8 Cheyenne, 1/2 Irish, I’m Jewish and my name is Jacob.”

In Argentina one would say, “I’m Argentine and my parents were Italian.” Period. One does not identify oneself as Italian. What people are doing is superimposing American nonsense into a prophesy that has never been given much legitimacy.

The Holy Father himself said this at some point this past week. He said, “My parents came from here.” Notice that he referred to his parents. He does not identify himself as an Italian. He claims dual citizenship: Argentina and Vatican City State. Italy is no where on that map.

If you’re ever in Vatican City, there is a tour that one can take. It takes you up to the copula of St. Peter. Lighting is going to strike the copula, because St. Peter sits on top of Vatican Hill and the copula is the highest point on the hill. To avoid having the whole building explode, there is a lightning rod at the top. You can see it in pictures.

http://www.essential-architecture.com/STYLE/412px-StPetersDomePD.jpg

Look closely and you’ll see the rod that discreetly rises from the post of the cross.

One has to admit that it was a strange coincidence that the two events happened simultaneously. It’s not the first or last time that the copula is struck.

The disaster at the Vatican bank is probably a greater sign of God’s wrath than lightening. I have to admit that lightening is more dramatic.

 

[Auntie_A]

This might sound totally whacky but since there is no prophecy that is a sure thing (Prayer can change it all in a minute), I’d like to think that God was getting kind of fed up with all of the prophecy noise so he put a little bug in Pope Benedict’s ear, “Let’s throw a hitch in all of this prophecy stuff. Why don’t you resign?”

Many people were calling for JPII to resign… It is no prophecy when every pope has heard the same whinings, moanings, and predictions…

Pope JPII was “supposed” to be assassinated. That one failed.

Please find me one modern day prophet with a 75% successful track record…or even 50%. And I don’t mean the obvious “prophecies” like “California will have another earthquake” or “the Democrats and Republicans will continue to fight”.

 

[Crescentinus]

Sorry, I don’t mean to barge in like a bull in a china shop, but when my father’s name is incorrectly used, I see red.

Let’s start with St. Francis’ correct legal name. Giovanni Batista [filio] di Pietro di Bernadone. In English, John Baptist son of Peter of the House of Bernadone. His name was not Peter. Peter was his father.

Now let’s move on to Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Outside of the English colonies, we do not see the attachment to ancestral nationality. We would see that in countries like Canada and the USA where five generations later people still make ridiculous statements like, “I’m 1/8 German, 1/4 Italian, 1/8 Cheyenne, 1/2 Irish, I’m Jewish and my name is Jacob.”

In Argentina one would say, “I’m Argentine and my parents were Italian.” Period. One does not identify oneself as Italian. What people are doing is superimposing American nonsense into a prophesy that has never been given much legitimacy.

The Holy Father himself said this at some point this past week. He said, “My parents came from here.” Notice that he referred to his parents. He does not identify himself as an Italian. He claims dual citizenship: Argentina and Vatican City State. Italy is no where on that map.

If you’re ever in Vatican City, there is a tour that one can take. It takes you up to the copula of St. Peter. Lighting is going to strike the copula, because St. Peter sits on top of Vatican Hill and the copula is the highest point on the hill. To avoid having the whole building explode, there is a lightning rod at the top. You can see it in pictures.

http://www.essential-architecture.com/STYLE/412px-StPetersDomePD.jpg

Look closely and you’ll see the rod that discreetly rises from the post of the cross.

One has to admit that it was a strange coincidence that the two events happened simultaneously. It’s not the first or last time that the copula is struck.

The disaster at the Vatican bank is probably a greater sign of God’s wrath than lightening. I have to admit that lightening is more dramatic.

 

[Sailor_Kenshin]

Sorry, I don’t mean to barge in like a bull in a china shop, but when my father’s name is incorrectly used, I see red.

Let’s start with St. Francis’ correct legal name. Giovanni Batista [filio] di Pietro di Bernadone. In English, John Baptist son of Peter of the House of Bernadone. His name was not Peter. Peter was his father.

Now let’s move on to Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Outside of the English colonies, we do not see the attachment to ancestral nationality. We would see that in countries like Canada and the USA where five generations later people still make ridiculous statements like, “I’m 1/8 German, 1/4 Italian, 1/8 Cheyenne, 1/2 Irish, I’m Jewish and my name is Jacob.”

In Argentina one would say, “I’m Argentine and my parents were Italian.” Period. One does not identify oneself as Italian. What people are doing is superimposing American nonsense into a prophesy that has never been given much legitimacy.

The Holy Father himself said this at some point this past week. He said, “My parents came from here.” Notice that he referred to his parents. He does not identify himself as an Italian. He claims dual citizenship: Argentina and Vatican City State. Italy is no where on that map.

If you’re ever in Vatican City, there is a tour that one can take. It takes you up to the copula of St. Peter. Lighting is going to strike the copula, because St. Peter sits on top of Vatican Hill and the copula is the highest point on the hill. To avoid having the whole building explode, there is a lightning rod at the top. You can see it in pictures.

http://www.essential-architecture.com/STYLE/412px-StPetersDomePD.jpg

Look closely and you’ll see the rod that discreetly rises from the post of the cross.

One has to admit that it was a strange coincidence that the two events happened simultaneously. It’s not the first or last time that the copula is struck.

The disaster at the Vatican bank is probably a greater sign of God’s wrath than lightening. I have to admit that lightening is more dramatic.

American ‘nonsense?’. You do realize there are many American members here?

 

[petra22]

Praying for our church, Pope Francis and Benedict XVI. May God bless us and them.

 

[chero23]

All these individuals try to do is scare people. We should be smart Catholics, and defend the pope, as though he were our real blood mother and father.

I’ve seen that supposedly the antichrist pope would be a black pope and it would follow Benedict. Well unless pope Francis had a skin operation to change his skin tone then were in trouble.

These individuals are as nuts as the pastor who 2 yrs ago predict the world would end on may 21, 2011, and after it didn’t happen he came out by saying oh no I was wrong its October 21, 2011. These ppl will talk bc they can. Just pray for them, and use gods words, father forgive them as they don’t know what their doing.

 

[Theophorus]

All these individuals try to do is scare people. We should be smart Catholics, and defend the pope, as though he were our real blood mother and father.

I’ve seen that supposedly the antichrist pope would be a black pope and it would follow Benedict. Well unless pope Francis had a skin operation to change his skin tone then were in trouble.

These individuals are as nuts as the pastor who 2 yrs ago predict the world would end on may 21, 2011, and after it didn’t happen he came out by saying oh no I was wrong its October 21, 2011. These ppl will talk bc they can. Just pray for them, and use gods words, father forgive them as they don’t know what their doing.

But Pope Francis is a jesuit, and the most senior jesuit is know as THE BLACK POPE! maybe they have something. The prophecy lives

All messing aside Pope Francis seems(he’s only been in the job about a week) a holy and generous man who is marked by action and a simplicity of life; but people are naturally going to compare him with his predecessor, our dear Pope Emeritus Benedict, for some this will be favourable for others negative(its not just the secular media who are using Pope Francis to beat Pope Benedict, I’ve been shocked by the reactions of some catholics; nor the rad-trads who are using his predecessors as a stick to beat Pope Francis some uber-liberals have already complained about him). The same thing happened in 2005 when Benedict was elected, it is a part of our human nature to compare great figures such as these.

Don’t worry about half-baked prophecy, half-baked liberals or half-baked traddies; although the Papacy is bigger than the man who exercises the Petrine Ministry, God promised to be with us until the end of time and to give to the church Peter and his current successor Francis to feed his sheep.

 

[simple_soul]

My first thought, after I was told about the lightening strike and the symbolism of it, was that it reminded me of how the earth shook and the current in the temple was torn in two and how the sky turned dark when Jesus died on the cross. I see it as having the same symbolism. It is like when Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI decided to abdicate it was like he had joined Jesus’ crucifixion. In his humility of acknowledging that he no longer has the capacity to guide the Church as she needs to be guided I do believe he allowed Jesus to vanquish a lot of evil through this humble act of his. Hope that makes some sense.

 

[Theophorus]

My first thought, after I was told about the lightening strike and the symbolism of it, was that it reminded me of how the earth shook and the current in the temple was torn in two and how the sky turned dark when Jesus died on the cross. I see it as having the same symbolism. It is like when Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI decided to abdicate it was like he had joined Jesus’ crucifixion. In his humility of acknowledging that he no longer has the capacity to guide the Church as she needs to be guided I do believe he allowed Jesus to vanquish a lot of evil through this humble act of his. Hope that makes some sense.

Thats a lovely interpretation of the events, and certainly the best I’ve heard so far:thumbsup:

 

[JReducation]

Do We Really Know What We Want?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ab/Francisco_(20-03-2013).jpg/220px-Francisco_(20-03-2013).jpgI was reading an article today by someone who claims to be a traditionalist, which left me perplexed. A few days ago, I read another article by someone who claims to be a liberal, which left me with a headache. Granted, my health is not the best. I can’t always blame my ills on people who write articles. But I have to admit that maybe someone with poor health shouldn’t read certain things, because your body reacts.

The liberal article was hoping that the new pope would bring in change to the Church. We all want some changes. If I have time and space, I’ll throw in some that I think are necessary. But for now, let me focus on what these folks claim to be necessary changes.

The liberals are talking about greater integration of women into leadership positions in the Church, which is code for women priests. There are those who would like the Church to be more inclusive, another code. This one is for same-sex marriage. Others say that they would like to see the Church enter the 21st century. I’m not too sure I even want to attempt to decode that one. If the Church is not in the 21st century, if I’m Catholic and a part of the Church, then this means that I’m in some other place in space and time, which I find a bit scary. Should the Church learn evangelize using the tools available in the 21st century? That’s a great idea. Should the Church use words that the people of the 21st century understand? That may be a great idea as well. Most people of the 21st century are not trained in philosophy. Heck, most people in the 21st century can’t do mathematics. How are they going to understand the great Christian truths explained in the language of Aquinas, which follows the methodology of Aristotle? Don’t get me wrong. The study of Aquinas is important and very helpful, because his systems are logical and his conclusions are crisp. But to prattle on using his vocabulary and sentence structure in front of 21st century man is like speaking to yourself. You have to use words and sentence structure that today’s man understands. Don’t change the content, just the language. There is more on the liberal’s list of hopes and dreams that the new pope will revisit: abortion, contraception, divorce and remarriage, the environment, the poor, corruption inside the Church and more. Maybe the new Holy Father should speak about all of these things again and repeat what the Church has to say on each point, because it’s obvious that some people didn’t get it when it was explained in the past.

Then you have the traditionalists. The article that I was reading was an interesting one. It began with the pope’s manner of dress, his style of speaking to people, the fact that he uses a simpler chair rather than a throne, though I have not seen a pope use a throne since Pope Paul VI. I don’t consider a high back chair a throne. Some people do. They were also concerned about the little things that this pope has “failed” to do, such as wear a mozzetta, sit on a platform, speak Latin fluently, push the TLM, tell his non-Catholic guests that they have to become Catholic or they will go to hell. Then there was the one comment that really left me befuddled. There was a complaint that went something like this. “The Church has lost all authority. The laity tells priests what to do. Priests tell bishops what to do. Bishops tell the pope what to do.”

OK, now wait a minute. Let’s look at this. On the one hand the liberals are saying that there is too much coming from the top down and on the other hand there are traditionalists saying that there is too much going from the bottom up. Each side wants to see change in what they perceive to be reality. Here is where I see major problems.

The liberals say that there is too much coming from the top down and that there should be more power at the grassroots level. However, these people refuse to follow whatever comes from the top down. In reality they are already doing the very thing that they asking for. They have established themselves as a Magisterium and are ignoring the Church’s Magisterium.

The traditionalists are saying that the bottom is dictating to the top and they want to see a top that is more authoritative and in charge rather than a pope and a hierarchy that allows those beneath to tell dictate to the pope and bishops. Again I say, wait a minute. If these folks truly want authority from the top down, then why are they not submitting to the popes? One who wants Church authority from the top down, should not be dictating to the top how to go about doing business with people of other faiths, what to wear, how to go about or what chair to use.

Neither side really has a clear definition of what it wants. If they did, they would see that they are the obstacle to getting what they want. The liberals are not getting a grassroots Church, because no pope in his right mind is going to surrender control to a grassroots population that is antagonistic rather than cooperative. The traditionalists are not going to get their authoritarian pope until they stop tell the pope what to do and how to do it and simple accept that the pope did it, because he can. The pope can’t govern from the top down, when every five days the bottom layer tells him that he’s doing it all wrong.

My conclusion is that the pope does well to completely ignore both of these extremes until they realize what they’re doing and how they’re working against the very systems that they would like to see in place.

 

[simple_soul]

What a beautiful picture Brother. I love his smile. He seems to be such a kind, simple and yet very wise and strong soul. When I was listening to his first words to his fellow Cardinals about how they need to be like Chist. I believe his exact words were profess Chist all I could think about was that he is fully aware of the fact that there are some out in the world who will not be happy with who he is and what he and the Church magesterium will be trying to teach us and when these people realize that he is not going to do and teach what they want him to they will then start crying “crucify him!” Maybe not in those exact words but the way he will be attacked will be for the same reason Jesus was attached and crucified for. He was not the messiah that they wanted. I believe the Pope is aware of this and that is why his first words were to instruct his fellow cardinals to be like Christ crucified. I have not read a lot of threads about people’s thoughts but from your post and a few others I have read I can see that his crucifixion has in a sense begun. He eminates such calm serene and loving strength I to God to continue to give Pope Francis the strength and courage to continue following the Holy Spirit’s lead…and that we all learn to follow His lead better too

 

[simple_soul]

Thats a lovely interpretation of the events, and certainly the best I’ve heard so far:thumbsup:

I just realized I misspelled “curtain.” Anyway I am glad you thought this was a lovely interpretation.
I had read an article a while back about the crucifixion and how the reason creation trembled like it did when Jesus was crucified was because of how He had “turned the tide” on sin. I wish I had saved it so that I could share it with you all so that I could explain it better and understand better what it is I am trying to say. What I do know is that from what I do remember from the article the explanation of the symbolisms at Jesus death seemed to carry the same symbolism with the lightning strike at the Vatican. If I find the article I will post it.

 

[simple_soul]

I was dwelling on this thread some more and a prophecy I remembered hearing about when I was younger popped into my head. I could not tell you exactly who the one was who made this prophesy, I heard so many growing up that I believe I kind of lost track as to who said what when, but the prophesy was about how some bridge some place that had in its architectural structure a ball place every so often as it span across to the other side would be replaced with the heads of bishops. Of course It was explained to me that it would be the “corrupt” and “evil” bishops because the people would finally wake up themselves and see how “corrupt” and “evil” these bishops were and how they had been telling them lies all along. For the longest time I have asked myself what is it that will make people so angry that they will kill in this manner. Seeing how things seem to be unfolding now I am lead to believe that this anger is not going to be directed at “corrupt” and “evil” bishops but very holy and willing to lay down ones life for their flocks bishops. So now I am beginning to wonder how this is. How does one get so angry that they want to kill some one. Like Jesus was killed? The only answer I can come up with is because there will be an illumination of conscience happening in all of us. We can see and I know we are beginning to experience this. Something tells me that in the not so distant future we will have this aha moment and then we will either accept it or reject it and in those who reject it a rage develop that will be much like those who wanted Jesus crucified. It is no wonder the call from our Lady keeps coming to us to repent and to penance. Maybe if we start listening to her we will accept what the Holy Spirit is trying to enlighten us about I stead of rejecting it and then maybe her hear will triumph…this is what I pray for…anyway just wanted to share some of my rambling thoughts. Take it for what it is…and God’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven…so be it…

 

[Marie5890]

**. Here is where I see major problems.

The liberals say that there is too much coming from the top down and that there should be more power at the grassroots level. However, these people refuse to follow whatever comes from the top down. In reality they are already doing the very thing that they asking for. They have established themselves as a Magisterium and are ignoring the Church’s Magisterium.

The traditionalists are saying that the bottom is dictating to the top and they want to see a top that is more authoritative and in charge rather than a pope and a hierarchy that allows those beneath to tell dictate to the pope and bishops. Again I say, wait a minute. If these folks truly want authority from the top down, then why are they not submitting to the popes? One who wants Church authority from the top down, should not be dictating to the top how to go about doing business with people of other faiths, what to wear, how to go about or what chair to use.

Neither side really has a clear definition of what it wants. If they did, they would see that they are the obstacle to getting what they want. The liberals are not getting a grassroots Church, because no pope in his right mind is going to surrender control to a grassroots population that is antagonistic rather than cooperative. The traditionalists are not going to get their authoritarian pope until they stop tell the pope what to do and how to do it and simple accept that the pope did it, because he can. The pope can’t govern from the top down, when every five days the bottom layer tells him that he’s doing it all wrong.

My conclusion is that the pope does well to completely ignore both of these extremes until they realize what they’re doing and how they’re working against the very systems that they would like to see in place.**

I had never seen it quite like this, but the way you break it down, it becomes clear…

Thank you…

 

[JReducation]

Vatican Information Service reported that the Holy Father and the Pope Emeritus met earlier today, prayed, spoke and had lunch. I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall in that chapel. I don’t want to know what they discussed. We don’t have a right to know. But to see these two men together at prayer would be inspiring. I don’t know much about Pope Francis other than what has been said thus far, but he seems to be a very holy man. Anyone who lived in Rome or has been paying attention to the Church during the last 25+ years, knows a great deal about Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. To be in the presence of these two men at prayer should be an experience of great holiness.

" . . . the two protagonists of the historic meeting ascended to the papal apartments where they went straight to the chapel for a moment of prayer. In the chapel, the Pope emeritus offered the place of honour to Pope Francis, who instead responded “We are brothers” and wanted them to share the same kneeler."

These are wonderful lessons in humility, charity, and fraternal love.

On another note, the Superior General of the Jesuits had written a very kind note to the Holy Father and the Holy Father has responded. There is one phrase in the letter that says a great deal in three words.
**
"I thank you cordially for this token of appreciation and closeness, which I reciprocate with pleasure, asking the Lord to enlighten and accompany all Jesuits so that—faithful to the charism received and the footsteps of the saints of our beloved Order, . . . . " **

We have spoken a great deal about how the new pope does this differently and that differently. Others and I have said that the pope is a Jesuit. His style and approach to the papacy is going to be colored by his Jesuit charism and how he lived it. The words that I bolded in red are very telling. “Our beloved order,” says that the man is a Jesuit who is in love with his order. He mentions the word “charism”. He points to it as a gift (received). A faithful religious takes this gift very seriously and treats it with great reverence, by trying to live according to the charism of his order until the day he dies.

Some will argue that the papacy trumps the religious life. The answer to that is not as black and white as people may think. It is definitely true that everything that is essential to the papacy trumps all other concerns, charisms and commitments, because that which is essential to the papacy is essential for the Church. On the other hand, a good religious will not dismiss what is for the good of the Church. If he can accommodate it within his lifestyle, he’ll try very hard to do so. Then there are other things that are not essential, even though they are helpful. That’s where there is room for prudential judgment on the part of a pope, especially one who is trying to live according to the charism of his order, which he loves and knows that it’s God’s gift to him and his brothers.

I’m not a Jesuit. What I know about Jesuit spirituality is from books and from a few Jesuits whom I’ve met over the years. I can see how Pope Francis is different from other popes. Some things that he does take me by surprise. But when I look at words like these, I trust that it’s him living how Christ called him to live, as a Jesuit. It’s important to distinguish the doing from the being. The Petrine Ministry is something that you do for God and the Church. But Peter can live the Gospel in many ways. The Jesuit vocation is something that you live. There is only one way for Jesuits to live, otherwise they’d be secular priests with an SJ after their names.

Those are just a few random thoughts.

Here the link to Vatican Information Service

 

[Marie5890]

" . . . the two protagonists of the historic meeting ascended to the papal apartments where they went straight to the chapel for a moment of prayer. In the chapel, the Pope emeritus offered the place of honour to Pope Francis, who instead responded “We are brothers” and wanted them to share the same kneeler."

These are wonderful lessons in humility, charity, and fraternal love.

On another note, the Superior General of the Jesuits had written a very kind note to the Holy Father and the Holy Father has responded. There is one phrase in the letter that says a great deal in three words.
**
"I thank you cordially for this token of appreciation and closeness, which I reciprocate with pleasure, asking the Lord to enlighten and accompany all Jesuits so that—faithful to the charism received and the footsteps of the saints of our beloved Order**, . . . . "

Here the link to Vatican Information Service

Thank you, Bro., for all of this.

It brought tears to my eyes and a warm chill (dont know how to describe it) to my soul to read of the two of them. Esp when Pope Francis says “we are brothers” and they shared the kneeler.

 

[jimcav]

Of course you all know that we have a new pope, Francis I. He seems like a very great man and am happy to have him as our new pope. He’s humble, traditional and very generous and friendly.

Beyond humble - I read in today’s NY Post that Pope Francis called his old paper boy at his kiosk back in Buenos Ares and told him he can stop delivering the paper to his residence there! He won’t be around to read it anymore! He addressed himself as Cardinal Bregoglio to the paper boy. The boy broke down in tears.

Attacks on this Pope will be fruitless. He has a way about him that can easily deflect and ignore these attacks and eventually bring all of his detractors to his side. What an admirable trait to have!

 

[JReducation]

Thank you, Bro., for all of this.

It brought tears to my eyes and a warm chill (dont know how to describe it) to my soul to read of the two of them. Esp when Pope Francis says “we are brothers” and they shared the kneeler.

This moved me as well.



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