Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis (2013)

FOCAL POINT:

“This consecration of ourselves to Christ manifests itself through the love and service which we give to others, who are all Christ’s brothers and sisters, and through the exercise of a spiritual fatherhood.” (Con. 17)

Deceased:

Fr. Valentine Swientek, 1943, Chicago, USA
Br. Andrzej Poniewierski, 1944, Rome, Italy

Birthdays:

Fr. Marian Banski, 1953, Poland

1. For Pope Francis, may the Spirit continue to guide him as he shepherds the Church.
2. For our local Bishop(s).
3. For peace in the world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:

“Now we are called to be a witness of the presence of the Risen Lord to the world, especially through our proclamation of God’s unconditional love for us, which is revealed more clearly in the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 1)