He who raised Jesus will raise us also
2nd Sunday of Lent, Year C
First Reading: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18
Second Reading: Phil 3:17–4:1
Gospel Reading: Lk 9:28b-36
In this Sunday’s readings, Jesus is transfigured, and St. Paul tells us that Christ will “transform the body of our humiliation that it may be conformed to the body of his glory.”
Pope expresses gratitude for closeness, urges prayers for peace
On Sunday evening, the Holy See Press Office released an update on Pope Francis’ health:
“Today, too, the Holy Father’s clinical condition has remained stable. The Pope has not required non-invasive mechanical ventilation, but only supplemental high-flow oxygenation. He does not have a fever.
Canada’s selective patriotism
In Canada, patriotism is hard to get just right. We do it well on Remembrance Day, with veterans, the national anthem, the Royal anthem, and even prayer – when it’s allowed.
Other times, it might be better to leave it to the Americans, who have established traditions: hand over heart during the anthem, flag laws, and other formalities.
Pope’s health dominates a day of news and transition
Even as they began the busy work of transferring episcopal responsibility for Vancouver, it was the health and well-being of Pope Francis that was on everyone’s minds as the Holy Father announced that Archbishop Richard Smith would be the next Archbishop of Vancouver.
Pope’s condition remains critical but no new respiratory crisis as of Sunday evening
The Holy See Press Office provided a medical update on Pope Francis Sunday evening, saying his condition remains critical but he had not experienced any more respiratory crises.
The statement said:
“The condition of the Holy Father remains critical, but since yesterday evening, he has not experienced any further respiratory crises.
Pope Francis has peaceful ninth night in the hospital
By Vatican News
Pope Francis had a peaceful ninth night in the hospital, the Holy See Press Office published on Sunday morning, issuing its latest note to journalists as the Holy Father is being treated for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
Jubilee pilgrims, Rome Catholics pray for Francis, who remains ‘not out of danger’ Saturday night
Pope Francis remained in critical condition and was “not out of danger,” the Holy See Press Office announced Saturday evening in Rome.
The 88-year-old Pontiff “experienced an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity” Saturday morning that required the administration of high-flow oxygen, according to the Vatican’s medical update.
Pope resting in hospital, tests show improvement
Pope Francis continued on Saturday to be treated for a respiratory infection at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Hospital where laboratory tests indicate an improvement in certain health parameters.
A statement released by the Holy See Press Office on Saturday afternoon said the Pope rested throughout the night without experiencing episodes of fever.
Letters: tariffs will cause upheaval
Re Paul Schratz’ Feb. 10 column “The case for a Just Tariff theory”:
I am appalled that he actually suggested tariffs might be a good idea. He failed to mention that Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. currently have a trade agreement in place, set to expire in 2026.
‘Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you’
7th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C
First Reading: 1 Sm 26:2, 7–9, 12–13, 22–25
Second Reading: 1 Cor 15:45–49
Gospel Reading: Lk 6:27–38
In this Sunday’s Gospel reading, Jesus utters the heart of his teaching: “Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you; bless those who curse you; pray for those who abuse you.”