I have a Pope-crush on Pope Francis. His actions witness to a consuming love and zeal for the lost and forsaken.  The whole world has heard about his humble, unexpected acts.  He asks for the blessing before he gives it; picks up his own luggage; shies away from positions of honor.  Francis not only washes […]

And Jesus came and spoke to his disciples, saying, ‘All authority in heaven and upon the Earth has been given to me.  Going to a coffee shop, therefore, lecture all kinds of people about all matters of theological and apologetic importance, baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, […]

Back one more time with the last installment of Pope Francis is an Evangelical! Click here for Part 1 Click here for Part 2 Magisterial-Goodnewsical Moment #4 Our Purpose is to Bear Fruit: “The Church exists to evangelize.” (Evangelization of the Modern World, Pope Paul VI) Francis’ priority is decidedly not Church as an unsullied […]

Hi EC blog followers!  Back with two more Magisterial-Goodnewsical Moments.  If you missed the first two and the introduction, see Part I:http://theecatholic.wordpress.com/2013/11/08/pope-francis-is-an-evangelical-part-i/ Magisterial-Goodnewsical Moment #3:  In Evangelization, Personal Witness Precedes Doctrine What Benedict taught eloquently in encyclicals and exhortations, Francis lives dramatically, making the content of our faith come alive. For me, faith is born […]