Ignatius particularly to Jesuits suffering from a lack of fervor.
He recommends the Spiritual Exercises of St.After his July intestinal surgery, he is “still alive, even though some people wanted me to die.” He remarked that some cardinals were preparing for a conclave, believing his condition was grave.He urged them to “go forward in pastoral experiences.” “It frightens us to accompany people with sexual diversity,” the Pope told the Jesuit group. A full transcript of the session was released on September 21.ĭuring the same session, Pope Francis also expressed impatience with priests who “make nasty comments about me,” complaining that “they make judgments without entering into a real dialogue.”Įvidently linking such criticism to support for the Tridentine liturgy, the Pope went on to speak of “the decision to stop the automatism of the ancient rite.” He said that when young priests seek permission to celebrate the Latin Mass, it is “a phenomenon that indicates we are going backward.”Įarlier in the exchange, Pope Francis had spoken out against a tendency to “look back to the past: to seek security.” He said: “This is the evil of this moment-namely, to seek the path in rigidity and clericalism, which are two perversions.” The Pope’s question-and-answer session with Jesuits occurred on September 12, during his visit to Slovakia. His public remarks could put more pressure on EWTN, a network that has built up a large international following in part because of its willingness to tackle controversial issues. Pope Francis said that he had “said this to some of them”-apparently indicating that he had lodged complaints with some representatives of the American television network. “I personally deserve attacks and insults because I am a sinner,” the Pontiff said “but the Church does not deserve them.” The Liturgy of the Hours, which is like an extension of the Eucharistic celebration, does not exclude but rather (in a complementary way) calls forth the various devotions of the People of God, especially adoration and worship of the Blessed Sacrament.Shop: Roman Catholic "RC" Brand Original White Logo Collection Women's Comfort Tee | Multiple colors and sizes available!ĭuring a meeting with Jesuits in Slovakia, the Pontiff spoke of “a large Catholic television channel that has no hesitation in continually speaking ill of the Pope.” Although he did not name the network, the reference clearly was to EWTN. The lectio divina, where the Word of God is so read and meditated that it becomes prayer, is thus rooted in the liturgical celebration. Moreover, the reading from the Word of God at each Hour with the subsequent responses or troparia and readings from the Fathers and spiritual masters at certain Hours, reveal the deeper meanings of the mystery being celebrated, assist in understanding the psalms, and help one prepare for silent prayer.
The hymns and litanies of the Liturgy of the Hours integrate the prayer of the psalms into the age of the Church, expressing the symbolism of the time of day, the liturgical season, or the feast being celebrated.
The celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours demands not only harmonizing the voice with the praying heart, but also a deeper “understanding of the liturgy and of the Bible, especially of the Psalms.” The laity, too, are encouraged to recite the divine office either with the priests, among themselves, or individually. In it, Christ himself “continues his priestly work through his Church.” His members participate according to their own place in the Church and the circumstances of their lives. The Liturgy of the Hours is the prayer of the whole People of God.