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PopeWatch: Saint Raymond Nonnatus

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It seems that whenever the Pope is on an airplane and reporters are present, disaster beckons.

 

Francis surprised reporters on the papal plane on Sunday by recounting an anecdote about how he had once asked a mother who had seven children by caesarian section and was pregnant with her eighth if she wanted to “leave behind seven young orphans”.

“She said, ‘I trust in God.’ But God gave us the means to be responsible,” Francis said. “Some think — and excuse the term — that to be good Catholics, they must be like rabbits.”

The Pope did his best to repair the damage his remarks caused, but PopeWatch would suggest that when he recalls this incident he also recall Saint Raymond Nonnatus.  Patron saint of midwives, Saint Raymond’s mother died giving him birth in 1204 and he was rescued by a caesarian section, hence his name “nonnatus” “not born”.  When a missionary in North Africa, a local ruler padlocked his lips so that he could not preach.  Hence he is the patron saint of silence.  Saint Raymond, please intercede with God so that He may enlighten the Pope to the wisdom and grace of silence.  Especially when reporters are present!

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Philip
Philip
Friday, January 23, AD 2015 4:58am

Padlock! Ouch.

Father of seven
Father of seven
Friday, January 23, AD 2015 5:26am

Is there any area of anyone’s life he doesn’t feel qualified to weigh in on? Far, far from humble.

Phillip
Phillip
Friday, January 23, AD 2015 7:05am

It will take more than a padlock to silence this Pope.

Mary De Voe
Friday, January 23, AD 2015 3:26pm

Father of seven: “Is there any area of anyone’s life he doesn’t feel qualified to weigh in on? Far, far from humble.”
Peter Kreeft said that nowhere in the Bible does Jesus tell us to love humanity. Jesus tells us to love our neighbor. Pope Francis loves humanity, the U.N., social Justice, but he treats with contempt the woman with whom he is with.
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The child was listening and heard Pope Francis insult his mother. Can’t wait for the child to become an adult. and when the child meets Pope Francis in heaven, Pope Francis will have to answer for bearing false witness against the child’s parents. “Who am I to judge?”

Brian Flatley SR
Brian Flatley SR
Friday, January 23, AD 2015 7:37pm

Don’t be so critical of the words that come from the current “Peter.” His words are well influenced by Christ.

Anzlyne
Anzlyne
Saturday, January 24, AD 2015 12:04am

St. Raymond Nonnatus pray for us. St. Peter pray for us.

Mary De Voe
Saturday, January 24, AD 2015 7:28am

Brian Flatley SR: “Don’t be so critical of the words that come from the current “Peter.” His words are well influenced by Christ.”
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I am sure that there may be one of Pope Francis’ words influenced by Christ. Find it for me will you.

William P. Walsh
William P. Walsh
Saturday, January 24, AD 2015 12:00pm

Perhaps rabbits acquired a reputation for being exceedingly prolific, when introduced to Australia absent predators they attained great numbers. We are not so fortunate, especially in various quarters.

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