Articles on this issue "mystery"
In his homily for Mass today, Francis spoke of God's infinite patience with us. The Holy Father has been celebrating daily Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, where he is staying …
read moreHere is a translation of John Paul II's homily delivered today at the concelebration of the Mass of the Lord's Supper, in St. Peter's Basilica. * * * 1. "He loved them to the end" (John 13:1). …
read moreHere is a translation of John Paul II's address at today's general audience, which he dedicated to a meditation on the events of the paschal triduum which begins on Holy Thursday. * * * 1. …
read moreWith Christmas days away, John Paul II invited believers to relive the birth of Jesus in an atmosphere of silence. "Christmas is already near," the Pope said today from his library window when …
read moreHere is a translation of John Paul II's address at today's general audience, which he dedicated to comment on the canticle in Philippians 2:6-11. * * * 1. In addition to the Psalms, the …
read moreThe rosary helps us see Jesus through special eyes: those of his Mother, says Cardinal Francis George. To mark the end of the Year of the Rosary, the cardinal reflected on the Marian prayer in …
read moreJohn Paul II prayed for world peace when he went on pilgrimage to the shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Pompeii in southern Italy. The Pope, who was warmly received by more than 30,000 pilgrims, …
read moreHere is a translation of the address John Paul II gave today before praying the midday Angelus with pilgrims gathered at the papal summer residence. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters! 1. …
read moreHere is a translation of the address John Paul II gave today when praying the midday Angelus with pilgrims gathered at the summer papal residence. The address was in Italian. * * * Dear …
read moreJohn Paul II launched the final stage of the Year of the Rosary by beginning a series of meditations on the Marian prayer. When the Pope met today with several thousand pilgrims gathered at …
read moreThe Year of the Rosary, which ends this October, has helped to highlight new vistas on the life of Christ, says a professor and Vatican consultor. Discalced Carmelite Father Jesús Castellano …
read moreInspired by John Paul II's declaration of the Year of the Rosary, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, Father Benedict Groeschel, has written a book of meditations on all 20 mysteries of the …
read moreTo celebrate John Paul II's silver anniversary, the Knights of Columbus are providing a complimentary copy of his book on priestly life to U.S. seminarians. "Gift and Mystery" was written by …
read moreThe greatest novelty in John Paul II's new apostolic letter on the rosary is the proposal to include five additional mysteries in the Marian prayer. Explaining his decision in "Rosarium …
read moreJohn Paul II plans to celebrate the 24th anniversary of his pontificate this Wednesday by signing an apostolic letter on the rosary. As announced earlier, the Pope hopes the document will help …
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