Pope Francis Monthly Prayer Intentions: Ecumenical Cooperation for Peace; Consecrated Joy in Christ and Service of Poor – January 2015

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Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intentions for January 2015 center around ecumenical efforts at peace, as well as religious life rediscovering joy in Christ and zeal in serving the poor. Universal Prayer Intention: “That those from diverse religious traditions …

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CATHOLIC MASS: Wednesday after Epiphany 1.7.14

Bishop Raising Host at Mass

Mass Readings 1.7.15 — 1 JN 4:11-18 — PS 72:1-2, 10, 12-13 — MK 6:45-52 “… they were tossed about while rowing, for the wind was against them.  … He came toward them walking on the sea. … when they saw Him walking on the …

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CATHOLIC MASS: The Epiphany of the Lord 1.4.14

Bishop Raising Host at Mass

“… behold, the star … preceded them … it came and stopped over the place where the Child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star,  and on entering the house … saw the Child with Mary His mother. …

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Pope Francis December Prayer Intentions: Birth of Christ Brings Peace and Hope; Parents Share Gospel

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Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intentions for December center around the Birth of Christ brining peace and hope, and the role of parents as evangelizers of their children. Universal Prayer Intention: “That the Birth of the Redeemer …

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