Articles on this issue "jesus christ"
Here is a translation of the address John Paul II gave today when praying the midday Angelus with those gathered in St. Peter's Square. * * * 1. We celebrate today the feast of the Baptism of …
read moreJohn Paul II presented the Eucharist as the sacrament in which the Son of God remains joined to humanity "with its burden of trials and troubles." The Pope managed to preside at the long …
read moreHow has the pontificate of John Paul II changed in these past years as his health has faltered? ZENIT asked papal biographer George Weigel if he sees any changes in the aging Holy Father, …
read moreBy Elizabeth Lev June is the month of contradictions in Rome. Perhaps it is because June is the month of the Gemini, the twins, and the city founded by twins feels her dual nature most keenly. …
read moreThe new minister general of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement will reside for the first time in Rome and not in New York. The change is due to the fact that Father James Puglisi, newly …
read moreHere is a translation of John Paul II's address at today's general audience, which he dedicated to comment on a hymn in the first chapter of the Letter to the Colossians. * * * 1. We have …
read moreWhat was Jesus' face like? To respond to this question, theologian Franco Giulio Brambilla, a professor of Christology and anthropology at the School of Theology of Northern Italy, has written …
read moreOnly a Church in love with the Eucharist "generates holy and numerous priestly vocations," John Paul II says. The Pope delivered that message in his homily at the Mass of the Lord's Supper …
read moreThe Easter triduum that begins on Holy Thursday is above all a time of conversion to Christ, says John Paul II. The Pope dedicated his meditation during today's general audience to reflect on …
read moreJim Caviezel, who plays Jesus in "The Passion of the Christ," thanked John Paul II for his witness which the actor said has profoundly inspired his own life. Caviezel spoke today with a group …
read moreJohn Paul II received Jim Caviezel, the actor who plays Jesus in the film "The Passion of the Christ," in private audience. Caviezel was accompanied by his wife and parents-in-law. Vatican …
read moreJohn Paul II asked what good would be served by the beauty of the Andes Mountains if Argentina and Chile bloody them with war. The Pope made that observation in a message sent on the centenary …
read moreThe question, "Who killed Jesus?" posed by the media in reaction to Mel Gibson's "The Passion of The Christ," prompted an answer from the Papal Household preacher. Capuchin Father Raniero …
read moreHere is a translation of the address John Paul II delivered today before praying the Angelus at midday. * * * 1. Today is celebrated the Baptism of the Lord. The Gospels recount that Jesus …
read moreHere is a translation of John Paul II's address at today's general audience, the first of 2004. * * * 1. "Alma Redemptoris Mater ... Mother of the Redeemer ..." Thus we invoke Mary at …
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