• About Us
  • AKIP
  • Live TV
  • Our Programs
  • Latest News
    • Church News
    • Politics
    • Foreign News
    • Security
  • Airtime
  • From GM’s Desk
  • Church of Nigeria
  • Contact
Facebook Twitter Instagram
  • AKIP
  • From GM’s Desk
  • Live TV
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Advent Cable Network Nigeria Advent Cable Network Nigeria
  • Home
  • About Us
  • AKIP
  • Latest News
    • Church News
    • Politics
    • Security
    • Foreign News
    • Sport
  • Live TV
  • Our Programs
  • Airtime
  • Church of Nigeria
  • Contact
Donate
Advent Cable Network Nigeria Advent Cable Network Nigeria
Home»Anglican»NO SELFIES DURING MASS, POPE FRANCIS TELLS CATHOLICS
Anglican

NO SELFIES DURING MASS, POPE FRANCIS TELLS CATHOLICS

ACNNTVBy ACNNTVNovember 10, 2017No Comments3 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email WhatsApp
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email WhatsApp

Pope Francis has asked Catholics to turn off their cellphones during mass, and to refrain from taking selfies during divine worship. During his General Audience on 8 Nov 2017, the pontiff offered reflections on the catechesis of the Holy Father and the centrality of the Eucharist in the life of a Christian.

“It is fundamental for us as Christians to understand well the value and meaning of the Holy Mass, to live ever more fully our relationship with God,” he observed, citing the examples of Christians martyred under the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. .

He said: “a group of Christians in North Africa were caught celebrating Mass in a house, and were arrested. The Roman proconsul, in his interrogation, asked them why they had done it, knowing that it was entirely forbidden. And they answered, “Without Sunday we cannot live”, which meant, if we cannot celebrate the Eucharist, we cannot live, our Christian life would die.”

“Those Christians of North Africa were killed because they celebrated the Eucharist. They left the witness that earthly life can be renounced for the Eucharist, because it gives us eternal life, making us participants in Christ’s victory over death. A witness that challenges all of us and demands an answer on what it means for each one of us to participate in the Sacrifice of the Mass and approach the Lord’s table.”

Francis spoke of the need for rigor in the celebration of the mass, noting that some were lackadaisical in making the sign of the cross. “Have you seen how children make the sign of the cross? You don’t know what they are doing, whether they are making the sign of the cross or a drawing. They go like this,” he said, making an abstract gesture with his right hand.

“We must teach children to make the sign of the cross well. This is how the Mass begins, this is how life begins, this is how the day begins. This means that we are redeemed by the cross of the Lord. Look at children and teach them how to make the sign of the cross.”

Francis urged Catholics study the readings and the words of the rite to enable themselves to understand what was taking place, and to ask questions if confused. “Why at a certain point does the priest who is presiding at the celebration say: ‘Lift up your hearts’?”

He went on to say: “He does not say, ‘Lift up your cellphones to take a photograph!’ No, that is a bad thing! And I say to you, it makes me very sad when I am celebrating here in the square or in the Basilica, and I see lots of cellphones raised up, not only by the faithful, but also by some priests and even bishops. Please! Mass is not a show: it means going to encounter the passion and the resurrection of the Lord. This is why the priest says, “Lift up your hearts”. What does this mean? Remember: no cellphones.”

Author: George Conger

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email WhatsApp

Related Posts

My Wedding Testimony By Bishop Obi Of Nnewi Diocese

May 20, 2022

Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby condemns killing of Deborah Samuel

May 19, 2022

EBIRIEN BOWS OUT AS BISHOP OF NIGER DELTA

May 18, 2022
Add A Comment

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Recent Posts

My Wedding Testimony By Bishop Obi Of Nnewi Diocese

May 20, 2022

Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby condemns killing of Deborah Samuel

May 19, 2022

EBIRIEN BOWS OUT AS BISHOP OF NIGER DELTA

May 18, 2022

HAVING A FAITHFUL AND FRUITFUL ANGLICAN MINISTRY UNDER GOD

May 18, 2022

Deborah: Can, Plateau, Benue Churches Adamant, Insist On Sunday Protest

May 18, 2022
Advent Cable Network Nigeria

ACNNTV is the Televangelism arm of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) with focus to keep the orthodox faith alive through development of inspiring and life changing broadcast products.

Facebook Twitter Instagram
Quick Links
  • About Us
  • AKIP
  • Board of Management
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
Quick Links
  • Our Programs
  • Program Rates
  • From GM’s Desk
  • Live TV

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

© 2022 Anglican Cable Network Nigeria,Abuja. Designed by Dominion Web.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.