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Have You Ever Gone Out On a Limb?

Have You Ever Gone Out On a Limb?

In this Vincentian Mindwalk I am going to predict some things about what will happen when an ailing 86-year-old Pope Francis braves the sweltering heat wave in Lisbon to spend some time with young people at World Youth Day.

Has Pope Francis “Made a Mess?”

Has Pope Francis “Made a Mess?”

Almost ten years ago to the day, Pope Francis told young people his hopes for World Youth Day. The sound bite people remember… “make a mess”.

Today many from both the left and the right are saying he himself has made a mess.

Praying the Our Father With New Ears

Praying the Our Father With New Ears

I got hooked by Pope Francis Wednesday reflections on the Our Father. I am into my ninth decade of praying it. I have read many thoughtful commentaries. Yet the Holy Father is helping me pray the Our Father anew.