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Pope Leo X1V

Habemus Papam! A Prayer for Pope Leo XIV
It is with profound reverence that we give thanks to Almighty God for the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Taking the name Pope Leo XIV, he becomes the first American-born pontiff in the Church’s two-millennia history. The announcement was made on May 8, 2025, following the traditional white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the conclusion of the conclave.

Let us Pray:

Heavenly Father,
You have raised Your servant, Pope Leo XIV, to the Chair of Saint Peter.
Pour out Your abundant blessings upon him.
Through him, guide Your pilgrim Church along the path to Heaven.
Grant him wisdom to discern Your will,
Courage to fulfill it,
And charity to shepherd Your people with the Heart of Christ.
(My Catholic Life)

 

Sunday 11th May 2025 – Fourth Sunday of Easter

Gospel Reflection:
Jesus said: “The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me.
I give them eternal life; they will never be lost and no one will ever steal them from me.”
John 10:27–28

My revealing Lord, You speak to me day and night, calling me to follow You as my Shepherd.
May I learn to perceive Your voice as You speak to me in varied ways so that I can more readily follow You wherever You lead.
Jesus, my Good Shepherd, I trust in You.
(My Catholic Life)

 


Saturday April 26th, 2025

In Memory of Pope Francis

Pope Francis

Born in Buenos Aires on 17 December 1936, the son of Italian immigrants, he died on April 21, 2025, in the Vatican City and today was laid to rest in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major.

The decoration on his coffin is simple – one word, “Franciscus”, “Francis”. But, please God, the legacy of his example will be long lasting. Pope Francis often expressed his sense of personal unworthiness. He insisted, ‘I am a sinner’, but he also liked to remind us that the face of God is mercy. So now, we commend his soul to our merciful, loving God who understands all our weaknesses and frailties, yet loves each of us deeply.

The critical moment in discerning his vocation occurred on Sept. 21, 1953, when he experienced a life-changing encounter with God’s mercy in the confessional. “After making my confession I felt something had changed. I was not the same,” he recalled in 2010. “I had heard something like a voice, or a call. I was convinced that I should become a priest”. On 13 December 1969 he was ordained a priest.

He was elected Supreme Pontiff on 13 March 2013. Taking the name of the 13th-century Italian saint and founder of the Franciscan order, Francis of Assisi, who adopted a life of radical poverty as he served those in need and preached the Gospel in the streets, the new pope aimed at fostering a Church reaching out to the poor, marginalized, and forgotten and capable of dealing with the complexities of the faith and human relationships in the world today.

Like the amazing Saint Francis of Assisi, the new Pope Francis especially wanted to reach the hearts of those who are spiritually poor, those who feel empty inside. To them he offered the Joy of the Gospel, a reason for living, a reason for hoping and an invitation to a personal encounter and friendship with Christ.
He ushered in a new era of leadership in the Church. As the first pope from South America and the first from the Jesuit order, Francis brought many reforms to the church and a reputation for humility. His significant achievements include the papal encyclical Laudato Si (“Praise Be to You”; 2015), which addresses the climate crisis and champions environmental stewardship; his efforts to promote unity between Catholics, non-Catholics, and non-Christians; and his historic apologies to survivors of clergy sexual abuse. A tireless advocate for migrants and many other marginalized people, Francis shaped the church from the outset of his papacy according to his vision of “a poor church for the poor.”

He shunned traditional papal garments and moved into the Domus Sanctae Marthae, the Vatican guesthouse, instead of the traditional papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace. He continually emphasized the need for a Church that “goes out of herself to evangelize,” searching out and accompanying those on the “peripheries” of human existence. Important maxims from the Francis pontificate were complemented by a series of powerful images, such as the Holy Father washing the feet of prisoners and a young Muslim on Holy Thursday, embracing a disfigured man in St. Peter’s Square, and posing for selfies with young people.

Pope Francis’ global missionary spirit was evident in his many papal travels. The late pope made 47 apostolic journeys outside Italy, visiting 61 countries, averaging six countries per year. Francis’ visits, which included places like war-torn Iraq, the Central African Republic and South Sudan, indicated a preference for the Global South and nations plagued by conflict.

Pope Francis made his own those words attributed to Saint Francis, “Lord make me an instrument of your peace; wherever there is hatred; let me sow love…” Almost every day since the brutal attacks by Hamas in October 2023 and Israel’s merciless response, he telephoned the tiny Christian community in Gaza to offer them accompaniment, prayers and encouragement.

His final message to the city of Rome and to the world on Easter Sunday was all about spreading peace.
He said: “What a great thirst for death, for killing, we witness each day in the many conflicts raging in different parts of our world! How much violence we see, often even within families, directed at women and children! How much contempt is stirred up at times towards the vulnerable, the marginalized, and migrants!”
He continued: “On this day…I would like us to renew our hope that peace is possible. Christ is risen! These words capture the whole meaning of our existence, for we were not made for death but for life. Easter is the celebration of life! God created us for life …In his eyes, every life is precious!”

Sources:
The Holy Sea
Catholic Bishops.ie
Catholic News Agency

 

 

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