On Solemnity of Epiphany

Manifestation of Jesus as Light and Salvation Says John Paul II

January 06, 2003 | 915 hits

Here is a translation of the address John Paul II gave today before the midday recitation of the Angelus with pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters! 1. …

John Paul II´s Address Before the Angelus

Children, Too, Must Be Missionaries, Pope Says

January 06, 2002 | 1185 hits

Following a Mass during which 10 new bishops were consecrated, John Paul II prayed the Angelus from his library window with several thousand pilgrims gathered in St. Peters Square. Here is a …

Pope Calls Christians of All Ages to Be Missionaries

Celebrates Children´s World Missionary Day

January 06, 2002 | 800 hits

John Paul II dedicated his Angelus address today to "missionary children." The Catholic Church today celebrated Childrens Missionary World Day. It also marked the feast of the Epiphany. St. …

Star of Wise Men Challenges Secularized Society, Pope Says

Celebrates Epiphany by Consecrating 10 New Bishops

January 06, 2002 | 851 hits

On the feast of the Epiphany, John Paul II said the star that guided the wise men from the East to Bethlehem also awakens a nostalgia for God in our secularized society. "Even today it evokes …

John Paul II Closes Holy Door and Jubilee

Publishes Church´s Plan for New Millennium

January 06, 2001 | 1094 hits

John Paul II today ended the most anticipated event of his pontificate when he closed the panels of the Holy Door of St. Peters Basilica, thus concluding the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000. …

Homily of the Holy Father, Solemnity of the Epiphany

January 6, 2001

January 06, 2001 | 1106 hits

1. "All the peoples of the earth will adore you, O Lord!" This acclamation from the Responsorial Psalm expresses very well the meaning of the Solemnity of the Epiphany which we are celebrating …