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Monthly Archives: March 2013

Palm Sunday, World Youth Day, and Mary

Today, as per the custom for Palm Sunday in Rome, the youth of Rome gathered to hear Pope Francis.  In both his homily and Angelus address the Pope spoke of Mary.  Homily Let us ask the intercession of the Virgin Mary. She teaches us the joy of meeting Christ, the love with which we must…

March 24, 2013 in Angelus Address, Homily, Our Lady of Sorrows, Pope Francis, School of Mary.

Pope Francis to Jesuits: Entrust Me to Mary’s Protection

A consistent and constant theme for Pope Francis since is election is the theme of Mary acting as a protectress–as one who protects.  Again, Pope Francis referred to the protection of Mary in a letter to the Superior General of the Jesuits.   Before imparting his Apostolic Blessing, Pope Francis requested the prayers of his brother Jesuits:   With…

March 23, 2013 in Pope Francis, Protectress.

A Marian Collection of Pope Francis Links

Since March 19 the Pope has not made any Marian references, but I anticipate that he will during Holy Week.  Today I thought I would share a few links to news articles that have surfaced regarding Cardinal Bergoglio/Pope Francis’ Marian devotion. 1.  Cardinal Bergoglio was inspired by the example of Pope John Paul II who…

March 21, 2013 in Misc., Pope Francis, Rosary, Undoer of Knots.

Miscellaneous Marian References for the Day

VIS New Blog Pope Francis made a few other Marian references today.  1.  He made a phone call to Argentina for a gathering in his honor.   The Pope remarked: “Do not be afraid of him. Draw near to him and may the Virgin bless you. May she, as a mother, protect you. Please do…

March 19, 2013 in Pilgrimage, Protectress.

Mary and the Installation of Pope Francis

Foxnews.com Today Pope Francis was installed as the Bishop of Rome, on this the feast of St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church.  In Pope Francis’ homily he reflected on the role of St. Joseph as protector and the similarities it shares with the Petrine ministry.  He also focused on the many roles that the…

March 19, 2013 in Ecclesiology, Homily, Intercession, Protectress, Spouse.

Pope Francis’s First Angelus Address

Today Pope Francis delivered the first Angelus address of his pontificate.  Given that he spoke before and after a Marian prayer, the Angelus, one should not be surprised that Our Lady was invoked in some way.  He shared three pertinent things regarding Mary. 1.  Pope Francis relayed the story of an event on the occasion of…

March 17, 2013 in Angelus Address, Fatima, Mother of the Church, Pope Francis, Protectress.

The Mariology of Cardinal Bergoglio Part I

            Pope Francis has made Marian devotees and Mariologists smile in the first few days of his papacy.  In his initial actions, homilies, and addresses, Pope Francis has made it a point to honor the Virgin Mary.  He made a personal pilgrimage to Santa Maria Maggiore, he has called upon…

March 17, 2013 in Mariology, Misc., Pope Francis.

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