by Faith Central & Steve Welsh
“… Pope Francis in his homily spoke about these three Kings who, he said, ‘personify all those who believe, those who long for God, who yearn for their home, their heavenly homeland.’ They reflect, he added, ‘the image of all those who in their lives have not let their hearts become anesthetized.’ Like these kings, the Pope explained, ‘a holy
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#Catholic #Mass from St. Peter’s Basilica at the #Vatican, #Christmas Eve 2016, Celebrated by #PopeFrancis. [Click here for Mass Readings]
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“Pope Francis marked the beginning of the new liturgical year at the Angelus for the First Sunday of Advent. … the Gospel introduces us to one of the most ‘evocative’ themes of the Advent season: the visit of the Lord to humanity. Pope Francis pointed out three visits of the Lord: the first … the Incarnation, and Birth of Jesus
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“The season of Advent is a reminder to us to open our horizons and have concern for more than just material things, the Pope said Sunday during his Angelus address. Advent is an invitation ‘to sobriety, to not be dominated by the things of this world, to material reality, but rather to govern them,’ Pope Francis said Nov. 27 in
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“… that the #exorcist is a man of #God is actually far more important than the language of the rite used … ‘There are many who claim that #Latin is the most powerful language for #exorcisms’ …”
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… In a brief introduction it is explained that the miracle required for the beatification of Venerable Servants of God and for the canonisation of Blesseds has always been examined with the utmost rigour. …
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Pope Benedict XVI visited Ground Zero in New York City on April 22, 2008, the site of the terrorist attacks in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. Videos of his visit follow below, as well as a transcript of the prayer he offered. The videos include an excerpt featuring his prayer of Blessing as well as a longer video.
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