Articles on this issue "mystery"

Francis: Patience of God Is a Mystery

In Homily for Today's Mass, Focuses on Jesus' Patience

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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 …

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Papal Homily at Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper

Eucharist and Priesthood Are Gifts and Mysteries

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Here 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). …

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Meditation on Easter Triduum

Pope Reflects on 3 Days at Heart of the Mystery of Salvation

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Here 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. …

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Silence Is Necessary to Understand Christmas, Says Pope

Noise and Confusion Shouldn't Distract Us From the Mystery, He Urges

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With 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 …

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Reflection on Canticle in Philippians 2:6-11

Mystery of Christ's Descent Among Us

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Here 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 …

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Cardinal George on the Rosary's Special Lens

Chicago's Archbishop Reflects on Marian Prayer

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The 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 …

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Pope Prays Rosary in Pompeii for World "Scourged by Winds of War"

5 Luminous Mysteries for Peace in Each Continent

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John 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, …

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Reflection on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary

When Jesus Revealed the Face of God, Says John Paul II

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Here 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. …

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On the Rosary, and an Upcoming Pilgrimage

"Mary Helps Us to Learn the Secret of Christian Joy"

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Here 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 …

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John Paul II Launches Final Stage of Year of the Rosary

Reflects on Joyful Mysteries

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John 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 …

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The Light Shed by the Rosary's New Mysteries

A Theologian Views Pope's Contribution to a Perennial Marian Devotion

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The 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 …

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Father Benedict Groeschel on the Rosary

Says New Mysteries Will Encourage Reading of Gospels

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Inspired 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 …

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To 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 …

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5 "Mysteries of Light" Added to Rosary

Suggested for Thursdays, They Contemplate Jesus' Public Life

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The 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 …

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Rosary Letter to Be Signed on Papal Anniversary

Might Add Five More Mysteries to the Prayer, Says Report

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John 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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