Holy Door in Lampedusa Symbolizes Hope for Better Life

Jan 14, 2016 11:54

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Pope's Homily for First Vespers for Solemnity of Mary Mother of God

'How meaningful it is to be gathered together to praise the Lord at the end of this year!'

Jan 04, 2016 12:23

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Pope Francis' Homily at Santa Maria Maggiore on New Year's Day for Opening of Holy Door

On Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Pope Recalls, 'Mary is the Mother of God, she is the Mother of God who forgives, who bestows forgiveness, and so we can rightly call her Mother of forgiveness.'

Jan 04, 2016 09:14

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Pope's New Year's Day Homily in St. Peter's Basilica

'Send us, O Mother, your blessing on this day consecrated to your honour. Show us the face of Jesus your Son, who bestows upon the entire world mercy and peace.'

Jan 04, 2016 09:11

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Pope's Homily for Feast of Holy Family

'What can be more beautiful than for a father and mother to bless their children at the beginning and end of each day, to trace on their forehead the sign of the cross, as they did on the day of their baptism?'

Dec 28, 2015 11:59

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Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi Message

''As we contemplate the Crib, let us gaze on the open arms of Jesus, which show us the merciful embrace of God, as we hear the cries of the Child who whispers to us: “for my brethren and companions’ sake, I will say: Peace be within you” (Ps 121[122]:8).''

Dec 28, 2015 11:41

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