Francis by Patrick J. Marrin for August 15, 2024

Good point, Holy Father.

Novels. From the beginning of Francis’ Papacy I believed that he must have read and been inspired by “The Shoes of the Fisherman” by Morris West. Eventually I encountered an article which confirmed that belief.

If you like this Pope, you’d like that book.

If only you would have spent any time listening to the 3rd person.

The Gospels: we already know the spoilers. Try reading it as if you were there as a first century Jew under Roman occupation with a collaborating high priest and 1% class and you DON’T know how things will turn out.

Is he reading Conclave?

It must be nice to have his faith.

Happy Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary to all. I like the Marian hymns at Mass this morning. And no, we don’t worship Mary.

amen