Pope Francis’s homily followed closely the homily proposed in the The Roman Pontifical for the Ordination of a Bishop. This text is a catechesis of the history and office of Bishop in the Catholic Church. It reminds us that:

“In the Bishop surrounded by his Priests, our Lord Jesus Christ himself, having become High Priest for ever, is present among you…

• O San Ġużepp, bik u permezz tiegħek,
  aħna nbierku lill-Mulej.
  Huwa għażlek minn fost l-irġiel kollha
  biex tkun ir-raġel kast ta’ Marija,
  dak li qagħad fuq l-għatba tal-misteru
  tal-maternità tagħha,
  u li warajha laqa’ din il-maternità bil-fidi
  bħala opra tal-Ispirtu s-Santu…

Pope Francis’ remarks at Sunday’s Angelus focused on the Gospel of the day, which tells how a group of Greek pilgrims in Jerusalem wanted “to see Jesus.” The Lord’s response to these religious minded Greeks is “surprising”, the Pope said, but ultimately reveals a deeper truth than a simple yes or no answer. Jesus answers their desire by pointing to His imminent Passion and Death: “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.”

To know Jesus, look at the Cross

“One who wishes to know Jesus must gaze upon the Cross, where His glory is revealed,” Pope Francis said…