The Weekly Francis – Volume 359 – 05 May 2021

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 26 April 2021 to 5 May 2021.

The Weekly Francis is a compilation of the Holy Father’s writings, speeches, etc which I also post on Jimmy Akin’s blog.

General Audiences

• 5 May 2021

Letters

• 26 April 2021 – Chirograph of the Holy Father Francis on the regarding the provision that the Venerable Servant of God José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros be Co-Patron of the Peace Sciences Study Cycle at the Pontifical Lateran University

Messages

• 29 April 2021 – Video Message of the Holy Father to mark the beatification of José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros [Caracas, 30 April 2021]

Motu Proprio

• 26 April 2021 – Apostolic Letter issued “Motu proprio” of the Supreme Pontiff Francis on on provisions on transparency in the management of public finances
• 30 April 2021 – Apostolic Letter issued “Motu Proprio” by the Supreme Pontiff Francis amending the jurisdiction of the judicial bodies of Vatican City State

Regina Caeli

• 2 May 2021

Speeches

• 30 April 2021 – To the members of the “Chemin Neuf” political Fraternity and Community

Papal Tweets

• “The Christian journey begins from the grace of receiving mercy. If we trust in our own abilities, in the efficiency of our structures and projects, we will not go far. Only if we accept the love of God, will we be able to offer something new to the world.” @Pontifex 29 April 2021
• “In life, the worst anxiety, arises from the sensation of not being able to cope. We need Jesus’ help. And so we can say to Him: “Jesus, I believe you are beside me and that you are listening to me. I bring to you my troubles. I have faith in you and I entrust myself to you”.” @Pontifex 30 April 2021
• “Saint Joseph’s work reminds us that God himself, in becoming man, did not disdain work. Let us implore #SaintJosephTheWorker to help us find ways to express our firm conviction to say: no young person, no person at all, no family should be without work!” @Pontifex 1 May 2021
• “During the month of May, let us lift our eyes toward the Mother of God, our consolation and sure hope, and #LetUsPrayTogether the Rosary to face the trials of this moment together and to be ever more united as a spiritual family. Rosary” @Pontifex 1 May 2021
• “In the #GospelOfTheDay (Jn 15:1–8), the Lord wants to say to us that before the observance of his commandments, before the beatitudes, before the works of mercy, it is necessary to be united to Him, to remain in Him.” @Pontifex 2 May 2021
• “To remain in Him is to abide actively and also reciprocally. The branches without the vine can do nothing, they need the sap to grow and to bear fruit; but the vine, too, needs the branches, since fruit does not grow on the tree trunk.” @Pontifex 2 May 2021
• “Let us ask our Mother of Heaven to speak to the hearts of all leaders in Myanmar, so that they may find the courage to walk the path of encounter, of reconciliation, and of peace.” @Pontifex 2 May 2021
• “Let us use everything we can, especially the powerful instrument of the media, to build and strengthen the common good. Let’s use the #MediaforPeace. #Signis” @Pontifex 3 May 2021
• “The saints show us that we can praise God always, in good times and in bad, because He is the faithful friend, and his love never fails.” @Pontifex 3 May 2021
• “Let us #PrayTogether that those in charge of finance will work with governments to regulate financial markets and protect citizens from its dangers. #PrayerIntention” @Pontifex 4 May 2021
• “Loving contemplation, typical of the most intimate #prayer, does not need many words. A gaze is enough. It is enough to be convinced that our life is surrounded by an immense and faithful love that nothing can ever separate us from. #GeneralAudience” @Pontifex 5 May 2021

Papal Instagram

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