POPE FRANCIS RETURNS TO ROME, PRAYS BEFORE IMAGE OF MARY

UPDATE: Here is a first link from CNA on the inflight press conference:https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255276/pope-francis-gives-glimpse-into-vatican-china-deal-on-appointment-of-chinese-bishops

Today the U.S. celebrates Labor Day. It is a holiday for EWTN staff and I did not intend to post but did want to let you know about the pope’s safe return to Rome from Mongolia, What an amazing trip that was!

I also wanted to offer some hope for all those filled with worry about the difficult times, the political and social divisions, the rancor, the moral issues facing our country today.

Read on….

Peter Julian Eymard was born in La Mure d’Isère, France, on 4 February 1811. He died on 1 August 1868. In 1856 Eymard founded the now worldwide Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament. The congregation’s charism emphasises devotion to the Eucharist. Through his writings and actions Eymard is recognised for his major contribution to nineteenth century French spirituality. Saint Peter Julian was canonised on 9 December, 1962 by Pope John XXIII. He is often referred to as the “Apostle of the Eucharist”. https://stpeterjulianeymard.com/

In the book “Eucharistic Gems, Daily Wisdom on the Blessed Sacrament,” by Fr. Don Calloway, MIC, he is quoted on September 1:  “Exposition is the form of worship our time needs. It is necessary in order to save society. Society is killing itself, because it no longer has a center of gravity and charity. There is no more family life: everyone isolates himself, concentrates on himself, wants to suffice unto himself. Disintegration is imminent. But society will be born again, full of vigor, when all its members come and join together around our Emmanuel.”

These words, from a man who died 155 years ago, should inspire us, give us hope and possibly even bring joy!

POPE FRANCIS RETURNS TO ROME, PRAYS BEFORE IMAGE OF MARY

The papal flight from Mongolia, with Pope Francis, his entourage and the media, has safely landed, earlier than foreseen, arriving about 4 pm after 10 hours in the air. Excerpts from (or full text) of inflight press conference expected soon.

As is traditional for Pope Francis, upon his return to Rome he immediately went to St. Mary Major basilica to pray before the image of Mary beloved by Romans  Salus populi Romani, to thank her for his just-concluded trip.