Keywords
Priesthood
Priestly Spirituality
Evangelization
Missionary Joy
Preaching
Popular Piety
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Abstract
Employing ten representative themes emerging from the speeches and writings of Pope Francis, this medium-length presentation explores the rich treasures of the Pope’s insights on the topic of priesthood and priestly ministry. Twenty-four of his most relevant documents ranging from 2013 to 2016 are quoted directly; additional background material is also provided. The engaging vision of Pope Franciscus is eminently practical, grounded in pastoral realities, profoundly spiritual, and filled with missionary dynamism. For Pope Francis, priests must have “a passion for Jesus and a passion for His people” (Evangelii Gaudium 268).
References
BB ‒ April 21, 2013: Ordination Homily of ten priests in Saint Peter’s Basilica
CC ‒ November 24, 2013: Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium
DD ‒ 2013: Book by Jorge Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka: On Heaven and Earth
EE ‒ April 17, 2014: Chrism Mass Homily in Saint Peter’s Basilica
FF ‒ May 11, 2014: Ordination Homily of thirteen priests in Saint Peter’s Basilica
GG ‒ June 6, 2014: Morning Mass Homily in Casa Santa Marta
HH ‒ December 22, 2014: Address to the Roman Curia
II ‒ January 16, 2015: Homily to the Clergy in the Manila Cathedral
JJ ‒ February 14, 2015: Address at Public Consistory for the Creation of New Cardinals
KK ‒ April 2, 2015: Chrism Mass Homily in Saint Peter’s Basilica
LL ‒ April 26, 2015: Ordination Homily of nineteen new priests in Saint Peter’s Basilica
MM ‒ May 2, 2015: Homily at North American College in Rome to celebrate “Pope’s Day”
NN ‒ August 6, 2015: Homily on the Feast of the Transfi guration of the Lord
OO ‒ November 20, 2015: Speech to Conference on “Priesthood” Documents of Vatican II
PP ‒ December 21, 2015: Address to the Roman Curia
QQ ‒ March 24, 2016: Chrism Mass Homily in Saint Peter’s Basilica
RR ‒ April 17, 2016: Homily to Priests on World Day of Prayer for Vocations
SS ‒ May 29, 2016: Homily at Jubilee for Deacons
TT ‒ June 2, 2016: First Meditation at Jubilee for Priests
UU ‒ June 2, 2016: Second Meditation at Jubilee for Priests
VV ‒ June 2, 2016: Third Meditation at Jubilee for Priests
WW ‒ June 3, 2016: Homily at Mass for Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
XX ‒ June 4, 2016: Address to Assembly of the Pontifi cal Missionary Societies
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