Articles on this issue "pentecost"

Conducting the Symphony of Truth

Harmony Brings Diversity Into Unity, But Not Uniformity

Atchinson, Kansas, (Zenit.org) Dr. Edward Mulholland | 624 hits

When I was in high school, I went to the symphony for the first time. I was impressed by the sound, the acoustics ofAvery Fisher Hallat Lincoln Center.But Ididn’t get the conductor. He didn’t …

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Pontiff Calls Movements and Communities Part of the Riches of the Church

Encourages Faithful to Never Tire in Preaching the Gospel

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 517 hits

Before concluding the Mass celebrating the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Francis thanked the thousands of pilgrims gathered from various movements, ecclesial communities and associations who …

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Pope Francis: 'Be Open to the Newness of the Holy Spirit'

Pentecost Mass Draws Hundreds of Thousands to St. Peters Square

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 699 hits

Over 200,000 people from all over the world gathered in Rome to celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost with Pope Francis on Sunday. The Mass was the concluding event of the two day pilgrimage …

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On Pentecost

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 1160 hits

Here is the translation of the Holy Father's address prior to the recitation of the Regina Caeli at the conclusion of the Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost. * * * Dear brothers and sisters, …

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Pope Francis' Homily at Pentecost Mass

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 3263 hits

Here is the translation of Pope Francis' homily at Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost which was celebrated this morning at St. Peter's Square. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today we …

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Anything without heart, anything without love -- and I mean politics, music, law, art, even religion --anythingwithout love, no matter how brilliant, is finally inadequate and weak. At the …

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Catholic Movements Gather in Rome For Meeting With Pope

Archbishop Salvatore Fisichella Speaks on New Year of Faith Event

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) Rocio Lancho Garcia | 779 hits

“This weekend, Rome will host a new event of the Year of Faith: the Day of Movements, Communities, Associations and Lay Aggregations,” explained Archbishop Salvatore Fisichella, president of …

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Preparing Pentecost With Ecclesial Movements

Father Pedro Barrajón of Regina Apostolorum on Formation and Evangelization

Rome, (Zenit.org) | 1558 hits

Among the events of the Year of Faith is a Pentecost vigil on May 18 dedicated to movements old and new. It will include a pilgrimage to the Apostle Peter's tomb, and there will be time for …

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Pope Invites Italian Movement to Continue Witness of Faith

Benedict XVI celebrates 40th Anniversary of 'Renewal in the Spirit'

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By Junno Arocho On Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI gathered with 50,000 members of the Italian charismatic movement 'Renewal in the Spirit' to commemorate the 40th anniversary of its founding. …

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Papal Address to Renewal in the Spirit Movement

"Do Not Tire of Turning to Heaven"

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Here is the translation of the address given in St. Peter’s Square given on Saturday by Pope Benedict XVI to participants of the Renewal in the Spirit Movement, on the occasion of their 40th …

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Benedict XVI Calls on Faithful Seek Unity in the Holy Spirit

Says that Despite Advances in Communication, Man is Reliving the Event of Babel

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By Junno Arocho On Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI reflected in his homily on the feast of Pentecost, describing it as a “feast of unity, of understanding and of human communion". Thousands packed …

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On the Feast of Pentecost

"The Spirit of the Risen Lord Continues to Make His Voice Heard"

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Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave on Pentecost Sunday before and after praying the midday Regina Caeli with those gathered in St. Peter's Square. * * * Dear brothers and …

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Benedict XVI's Pentecost Homily

"Only With the Gift of God's Spirit can There be Unity"

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Here is a translation of the homily Benedict XVI gave today when he celebrated a Mass for the feast of Pentecost in St. Peter's Basilica. * * * Dear brothers and sisters! On this Solemnity of …

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Gypsy Pilgrims to Have Audience With Benedict XVI

Meeting Was a Wish of Benedict XVI in His Concern for the Poor

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The pontifical council that oversees ministry to people on the move says that a group of some 2,000 Gypsies will meet with Benedict XVI on Saturday, at the wish of the Pontiff. A …

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Pope Invites a Rediscovery of Baptism's Beauty

Says Spirit Is Like a Waterfall Able to Purify All Hearts

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Benedict XVI is encouraging the faithful to rediscover the beauty of being baptized in the Holy Spirit. The Pope made this invitation today from the window of his study before praying the …

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