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In Your Eyes I See My Words

In Your Eyes I See My Words

Homilies and Speeches from Buenos Aires, Volume 1: 1999–2004

by Pope Francis

Translated by Marina A. Herrera

Edited by Antonio Spadaro

Foreword by Patrick J. Ryan

Published by: Fordham University Press

Imprint: Fordham University Press

152.00 × 228.00 mm

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Published: September 2019

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An extraordinary opportunity to understand the vision of Pope Francis
Pope Francis is a first in many ways: the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit, the first Francis, the first child of immigrants from the Old World, nurtured and transformed by the New World, and returned to lead the whole world. His eloquent homilies and speeches have inspired the faithful of Argentina for decades, largely through his gift of oratory, tracing back to his time as a bishop, archbishop, and cardinal in his home country. Published in English for the first time in their entirety and with contextual annotations, In Your Eyes I See My Words, Volume 1 collects his homilies and speeches from 1999 to 2004. Volume 2 spans from 2005 to 2008, and Volume 3, from 2009 to 2013, concludes with his prophetic last homily before his election to the papacy.
This illuminating collection presents an extraordinary opportunity to understand the vision of a great pastor. His words bear witness to the deep experience of faith among God’s people while also showcasing his own extraordinary ability to connect with communities of faith. Through these homilies and speeches, Pope Francis humbly displays his abilities as a wordsmith, a patient and attentive teacher, an inspired and faithful theologian, and a sensitive pastor uniquely attuned to his people, offering ready guidance for their journeys, but also journeying with them.
The first of a three-volume translation of Pope Francis’s theological, pastoral, anthropological, and educational thought provides rich insights into the mind and theological unfolding of a spiritual leader who has become beloved all across the globe. Within it we see Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio—later Pope Francis—ministering to the needs of the people while also engaging with the political, technological, and societal forces affecting their daily lives. Here is an ecclesial voice not afraid to challenge the politicians, the culture-makers, and media moguls—even his own ordained and lay church ministers—to live a life of faithfulness marked by justice, equality, and concern for the needs of everyone, urging all to rely on the “vitality of memory” and the “recovery of hope.” In Your Eyes I See My Words also provides a glimpse into the political, social, and religious environment of Argentina and Latin America, providing a unique perspective on the issues confronting the faithful and how those issues motivated and nurtured Pope Francis’s understanding of the Church’s mission to all segments of society—particularly to those underrepresented and on the margins of history.

Foreword by
Patrick J. Ryan, S.J. | xi
Introduction by
Antonio Spadaro, S.J. | xv
Translator’s Notes
Marina A. Herrera | xxxix
List of Abbreviations | xlvii
1999
Anointing Is an Act of the Whole Being | 3
Homily, Chrism Mass—April 1, 1999, Year A
Leave Behind Nostalgia and Pessimism and Open the Way to Our Thirst for Encounter | 5
Homily, Solemn Te Deum on Independence Day—May 25, 1999
Remembering the Father Is Not Just Another Memory | 11
Homily, Solemnity of Corpus Christi—June 5, 1999, Year A
God, Our Father, Please Heal Her | 13
Homily, Meeting of Politicians and Legislators from Latin America— August 3, 1999
Standing in Line and Walking | 15
Homily, Shrine of Saint Cajetan—August 7, 1999
Educating in the Culture of Encounter | 17
Position Paper on Education at the Headquarters of the Christian Business Association—September 1, 1999
Consecrated Life Makes Sense Only in Light of Fruitfulness | 26
Homily, Mass with Consecrated Men and Women—September 8, 1999
Open the Doors to Christ | 29
Letter to Priests of the Archdiocese—October 1, 1999
The Virgin’s Gaze Is a Gift | 33
Homily, Twenty-Fifth Youth Pilgrimage to Luján—October 3, 1999
To Govern Is to Serve Each One of These Brothers | 34
Homily, Solemn Te Deum for New National Authorities—December 11, 1999 (Transcript)
“God with Us” | 35
Homily, Christmas of the Millennium—December 18, 1999, Year B
2000
“Repent and Believe in the Gospel” | 41
Archdiocesan Catechetical Encounter (EAC)—March 11, 2000, Year B (Transcript)
Keeping Our Feet on Earth to Avoid Losing the Way to Heaven | 43
Message to the Educational Community—March 29, 2000
Educating in Peace and Hope | 58
Homily, Mass for the Education Vicariate—March 29, 2000 (Transcript)
God, Your God, Has Anointed You with the Oil of Gladness | 59
Homily, Chrism Mass—April 20, 2000, Year B
The Angel Reassures the Women: “Do Not Be Afraid” | 62
Homily, Easter Vigil—April 22, 2000, Year B
Hope Does Not Disappoint | 63
Homily, Solemn Te Deum on Independence Day—May 25, 2000
Where Do You Want Us to Prepare the Eucharist? | 67
Homily, Solemnity of Corpus Christi—June 24, 2000, Year B
For a Millennium of Justice, Solidarity, and Hope | 69
Homily, Shrine of Saint Cajetan—August 7, 2000
In Every Encounter There Is a New Story at Play | 71
Jubilee Celebration for Educators—September 13, 2000
Help Us Find Jesus in Each Other | 73
Homily, Twenty-Sixth Youth Pilgrimage to Luján—October 1, 2000
2001
To Educate: Blending a ‘Warm’ and an ‘Intellectual’ Task | 77
Message to the Educational Community—March 28, 2001
Caring for Another Is Power | 92
Homily, Mass for Educators—March 28, 2001
May Our Priesthood Make the Faithful People of God Feel That the Church Loves Them | 93
Homily, Chrism Mass—April 12, 2001, Year C
He Is Not Here. He Has Been Raised | 96
Homily, Easter Vigil—April 15, 2001, Year C
Whoever Wishes to Be Great Among You Shall Be Your Servant | 98
Homily, Solemn Te Deum on Independence Day—May 25, 2001
Everyone Ate Until Satisfied | 104
Homily, Solemnity of Corpus Christi—June 16, 2001, Year C
Be Engaged So You Can Help Engage Others | 106
Letter to Catechists—August 2001
The Word Seemed Already to Wipe Away Our Tears | 111
Homily, Shrine of Saint Cajetan—August 7, 2001
The Human Dimension Is Key to the Sociopolitical Task | 114
Spontaneous Remarks at Archdiocesan Days for Social Ministry—December 13, 2001 (Transcript)
A Light That Is the Hope of the People of God | 116
Homily, Christmas Mass during the Night—December 24, 2001, Year A
2002
You Are Anointed to Preach, to Heal, to Liberate | 121
Homily, Chrism Mass—March 28, 2002, Year A
This Event Changes for Us the Meaning of History | 124
Easter Vigil—March 30, 2002, Year A
One’s Word and Friendship | 125
Message to the Educational Community—March 31, 2002
Let Yourself Be Possessed by the Truth | 145
Homily, Mass for Educators—April 10, 2002
We Have Reasons to Hope | 147
Homily, Solemn Te Deum on Independence Day—May 25, 2002
Remember How Your God Has Directed All Your Journeying | 153
Homily, Solemnity of Corpus Christi and Consecration of Buenos Aires to Our Lady of Luján—June 1, 2002, Year A
“The Lord, Your God, Shall You Worship and Him Alone Shall You Serve” | 156
Letter to Catechists—August 2002
Get in Line and Walk | 159
Homily, Shrine of Saint Cajetan—August 7, 2002
Communicator, Who Is Your Neighbor? | 162
Keynote Address, Third Congress of Media Personnel—October 10, 2002
2003
To Educate Is to Choose Life | 173
Message to the Educational Community—April 9, 2003
And the Truth Shall Set You Free | 191
Homily, Mass for Educators—April 9, 2003, Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent, Year B
The Hope That God Would Care for Our Fragility | 192
Homily, Chrism Mass—April 17, 2003, Year B
Paralysis Sickens Our Soul | 195
Homily, Easter Vigil—April 19, 2003, Year B
Do Not Let Anyone Remain “at the Edge of Life” | 196
Homily, Solemn Te Deum on Independence Day—May 25, 2003
Duc in altum, the Social Thought of John Paul II | 202
Lecture on the Social Thought of John Paul II on the Dignity of Work—June 7, 2003
He Broke the Bread and Gave It to Them | 214
Homily, Solemnity of Corpus Christi—June 21, 2003, Year B
Let Us Not Be Disheartened—We’ll Find the Way to Start Over Again | 216
Homily, Shrine of Saint Cajetan—August 7, 2003
The Treasure of Our Clay | 219
Message to Catechists—August 21, 2003
“The People Who Walked in Darkness Have Seen a Great Light” | 222
Homily, Christmas Mass during the Night—December 24, 2003, Year C
2004
Throw the Nets in Deeper Waters | 227
Homily, Ash Wednesday—February 25, 2004, Year C
The Reality of the Unborn Child | 230
Homily, Day of the Unborn Child—March 25, 2004, Feast of the Annunciation
Where Did We Take the Fragility of Our People? | 232
Homily, Chrism Mass—April 8, 2004, Year C
Remembering Returns the Women to Reality | 234
Homily, Easter Vigil—April 10, 2004, Year C
Education for Living | 236
Letter to Educators—April 21, 2004
Enter the Light Because the Truth Is There | 257
Homily, Education Mass—April 21, 2004, Wednesday, Second Week of Easter, Year C (Transcript)
Wisdom Is the Bread That Opens Our Eyes | 259
Homily, Solemn Te Deum on Independence Day—May 25, 2004
“He Spoke to Them about the Kingdom of God” | 267
Homily, Solemnity of Corpus Christi—June 12, 2004, Year C
“Get Up and Eat or the Journey Will Be Too Much for You!” | 270
Letter to Catechists—August 2004
The Lord Gives Us a Bread That Puts Us Back on the Road | 273
Homily, Shrine of Saint Cajetan—August 7, 2004
“Be Reconciled with God” | 276
Homily, Tenth National Eucharistic Congress—September 2, 2004
Let’s Be Quiet in Our Hearts and Be Accountable for Our Brothers and Sisters | 279
Remarks, Selichot Service in Preparation for Rosh Hashana at the
Synagogue on 2049 Vidal Street—September 11, 2004
It Is Possible to Be Holy | 281
Closing Presentation at the Congress on Veritatis splendor—September 25, 2004
We Want to Be One People, We Want to Be Family | 288
Homily, Thirtieth Youth Pilgrimage to Luján—October 3, 2004
The Existence of the Pastor Is Expressed in Dialogue | 290
Homily, Funeral Mass for Cardinal Juan Carlos Aramburu, Archbishop Emeritus of Buenos Aires—November 22, 2004
Jesus Already Warned Us That These Things Would Happen, and He Told Us Not to Be Afraid | 291
Letter to Consecrated Men, Women, and the Faithful—December 1, 2004
Give Us a Sign | 292
Homily, Christmas Mass during the Night—December 25, 2004, Year A (Transcript)
Index of Scriptural References | 295
General Index | 299