In Your Eyes I See My Words, Volume 2 contains Pope Francis’s homilies and speeches spanning from 2005 to 2008. Continuing what began in the first volume of this three-volume publication, Volume 2 shows Archbishop Bergoglio’s growth as a pastor and a theologian/scholar in the midst of his people. At the same time, it shows him emerging as an international voice calling for changes in the way the Church carries out its ministry and its educational task on behalf of children, youth, adults, and church ministers. In his homilies from Christmas, Easter, and especially in his response to the tragic fire and deaths of 194 people at the nightclub Republica Cromañon, we see Bergoglio speak passionately to his parishioners, challenging them with equal portions of tenderness and righteous anger. Perhaps uniquely, we also watch as his audiences, prominence, and influence grow globally, foreshadowing who he will become in 2013 when he is elected Pope.
On the larger national and international scale, Bergoglio addresses various conferences, such as the Argentina Press Association and the Episcopal Conference of Argentina of which he was elected President in 2005 and served the maximum possible term of six years. We see and read as his work takes him outside his country to Rome (2007) at the Pontifical Commission for Latin America; to Brasil (2007), where his presentation on the Crisis of Civilization and Culture at the Fifth CELAM Conference ends up shaping much of the Aparecida Conclusions; and finally, to Quebec (2008) as he speaks at the Forty-Ninth International Eucharistic Congress.
All told, In Your Eyes I See My Words, Volume 2 is a glimpse into a period of time in which Archbishop Bergoglio grows immensely in thought, reflection, and action, laying the groundwork for the mature, thoughtful, and beloved Pope Francis he has come to be known as around the world.
- Cover
- In Your Eyes I See My Words
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Translator’s Notes
- List of Abbreviations
- 2005
- The Joy of Evangelization Address on the Sunday Homily at the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, Rome—January 19, 2005
- We Take Refuge in the Name of the Lord Homily, First Month Anniversary after the Tragic Fire at the República Cromañón Nightclub—January 30, 2005 (Transcript)
- “He Went Up the Mountain and Summoned Those Whom He Wanted” Opening Address, Archdiocesan Catechetical Encounter (EAC)—March 12, 2015
- “Today This Scripture Passage Is Fulfilled in Your Hearing” Homily, Chrism Mass—March 24, 2005
- “Truly, This Was the Son of God!” Homily, Easter Vigil—March 26, 2005, Year A
- Coherence Is Tilling Within the Heart Homily, Mass in Memory of His Holiness John Paul II—April 4, 2005 (Transcript)
- Let Us Not Waste the Opportunity Given to Us Letter to the Educational Community—April 6, 2005
- The Loaf of Bread Is One Homily, Solemnity of Corpus Christi—May 28, 2005, Year A
- Loving Tenderly in Every Detail Homily, Shrine of Saint Cajetan—August 7, 2005
- “Mother, Help Us to Care for Life” Letter on Childhood, Thirty-First Youth Pilgrimage to Luján—October 1, 2005, Feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Patroness of Children in the Archdiocese
- He Was Born and Announced at Night Homily, Christmas Mass—December 24, 2005, Year B
- The Lord Purifies through Tears Homily, First Anniversary Mass for Those Lost in the República Cromañón Tragedy—December 30, 2005 (Transcript)
- 2006
- The One Who Nourishes and Brings about Growth Address at a Seminar for Rectors—February 9, 2006
- The Church Cannot and Should Not Remain on the Sidelines in the Fight for Justice Presentation of the Book Church and Democracy in Argentina—March 6, 2006
- A Model of the Tireless Pilgrim The Archdiocesan Catechetical Encounter (EAC)—March 11, 2006, Readings for the Second Sunday of Lent, Year B
- A Truth That Is Not Good Is a Good That Is Not True Presentation to Argentina Press Association (ADEPA) Conference—April 6, 2006
- Jesus’ Homily Was Very Short Homily, Chrism Mass—April 13, 2006
- The Women Wanted to Anoint the Body of Jesus Homily, Easter Vigil—April 15, 2006, Year B
- We Are a People with a Vocation for Greatness Message to the Educational Community—April 27, 2006
- There Is No Growth If It Is Not in the Bosom of a People, in the Bosom of a Family Homily, Mass for Education—April 27, 2006 (Transcript)
- Led by Her Hand Homily, Ninety-First Plenary Assembly of the Argentina Episcopal Conference, Pilar—May 8, 2006
- “Rejoice and Be Glad, for Your Reward Will Be Great in Heaven” Homily, Solemn Te Deum on National Day—May 25, 2006
- The Lord Walks with Us Homily, Solemnity of Corpus Christi—June 17, 2006, Year B
- The Blood of Martyrs Is the Seed of Christians Homily, Thirtieth Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Bishop Enrique A. Angelelli, La Rioja—August 4, 2006 (Transcript)
- The Grace of Feeling Heard Homily, Shrine of Saint Cajetan—August 7, 2006
- “Guard Your Steps as You Go to the House of God and Draw near to Listen” Letter to Catechists—August 21, 2006
- He Gifted Her to Us as Mother and Gave Us to Her as Her Children Homily, Thirty-Second Youth Pilgrimage to Luján—October 1, 2006 (Transcript)
- The Tender God Suffers Because of the Hardness of Our Hearts Homily, First Congress on Evangelization of Culture—November 3, 2006 (Transcript)
- You Will Be Blessed Because of Their Inability to Repay You Homily, Ninety-Second Plenary Assembly of the Argentina Episcopal Conference, Pilar—November 6, 2006
- “She Wrapped Him in Swaddling Clothes and Laid Him in a Manger” Homily, Christmas Mass—December 24, 2006, Year C
- 2007
- Parish and Family Position Paper at the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, Rome—January 18, 2007
- We Prepare by Walking Homily, Ash Wednesday—February 21, 2007, Year C
- We Are Invited to Bring, with Apostolic Fervor, Anointing to the Margins Homily, Chrism Mass—April 5, 2007
- What Was Going on in the Hearts of These Women and Disciples? Homily, Easter Vigil—April 7, 2007, Year C
- To Educate Is a Shared Commitment Message to the Educational Community—April 18, 2007
- Education Is a Dialogue Homily, Mass for Education on Friday of the Second Week of Easter—April 18, 2007 (Transcript)
- “No Disciple Is Above His Teacher” Homily, Opening of the Episcopal Assembly—April 23, 2007, Monday in the Third Week of Easter
- Unique Challenge: The Crisis of Civilization and Culture Position Paper at the V CELAM Conference, Aparecida,—May 1, 2007
- When the Spirit of Truth Comes, He Will Guide You to All Truth Homily, Eucharistic Celebration at Aparecida, Brazil—May 16, 2007 (Transcript)
- In Hope, We Are Saved Homily, Charismatic Renewal Community—June 2, 2007 (Transcript)
- Broke the Bread and Gave It to the Disciples Homily, Solemnity of Corpus Christi—June 9, 2007, Year C
- When We Pray We Are Fighting for Our People Letter to the Consecrated Men and Women of the Archdiocese—July 29, 2007, Year C
- The Dignity and Fullness of Life Homily, Feast of Saint Cajetan—August 7, 2007
- “He Calls His Own Sheep by Name and Leads Them Out” Letter to Catechists—August 21, 2007
- Showing Mercy Homily, Opening Mass for the Ninety-Fourth Plenary Assembly of the Argentina Episcopal Conference—November 5, 2007, Monday for the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time, Year I
- 2008
- Culture and Popular Piety Lecture, Popular Piety as Inculturation of Faith in the Spirit of Aparecida—January 19, 2008
- Today the Place of the Christian Is the Street Homily, Palm Sunday, San José de Flores Basilica—March 15, 2008, Year A (Transcript)
- Identity in Mission Homily, Chrism Mass—March 20, 2008
- On the Road to the Encounter Homily, Easter Vigil—March 22, 2008, Year A
- Let Us Plant the Banner of Faith in Our Daily Life Homily, Opening Mass for Plenary Assembly of the Argentina Episcopal Conference, Monday in the Third Week of Easter—April 7, 2008
- Return to the Roots of the Faith: Mission as Proposal and Challenge Address, First Meeting of the Presbyteral Council—April 15, 2008
- Let Us Teach Not to Fear the Search for Truth Message at the Mass for Education—April 23, 2008
- To Find Him You Have to Go on the Road Homily, Solemnity of Corpus Christi—May 24, 2008, Year A
- The Eucharist and the Church, Mystery of the Covenant Catechesis at the Forty-Ninth International Eucharistic Congress, Québec, Canada—June 18, 2008
- Build a Place for Everyone Homily, Shrine of Saint Cajetan—August 7, 2008
- We All Have a Debt to Others: To Love Homily, Eucharistic Celebration of Migrants Day at the Shrine of Our Lady, Mother of Emigrants—September 7, 2008 (Transcript)
- The Message of Aparecida to Priests Presentation to Priests, Brochero, Córdoba, Argentina—September 11, 2008
- “Mother, Teach Us to Listen” Homily, Thirty-Fourth Youth Pilgrimage to Luján—October 5, 2008 (Transcript)
- Be Welcoming to All, Accepting with Meekness Homily, Opening of the Ninety-Sixth Plenary Assembly of the Argentina Episcopal Conference, Pilar—November 1, 2008
- Index of Scriptural References
- General Index