Monday, July 8, 2013

Pope Francis with Seminarians/Young Religious and at Lampedusa

Yesterday, Pope Francis celebrated Mass with seminarians, novices and those discerning a religious vocation.  Click here to read his homily, which focused on the joy of consolation, the cross of Christ and prayer.

This morning, Pope Francis visited and celebrated Mass at Lampedusa, Europe's so-called "Island of Tears," where thousands of refugees have died attempting to migrate to Europe.  In fact, portions of the Pope's crozier and chalice for the Mass were made from the wood of boats that capsized on the way to Lampedusa.   Click here to read the homily from today's Mass, focusing on "the other" and "the globalization of indifference."

Both homilies are worthy of much further reflection.

As always, we recommend Whispers in the Loggia to keep up with the comings and goings of not only the Holy Father, but of the Catholic Church on many shores.

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