Confession of Sins Leads to an Experience of Joy, Says Pope

Offers Meditation on Psalm 31(32)

May 19, 2004 | 706 hits

Confessing one's sins, particularly in the sacrament of reconciliation, is a path to experience the joy of God's unfailing mercy, says John Paul II. The Pope made that point at the today's …

Meditation on Psalm 29(30)

A Hymn of Thanksgiving for Deliverance From Death

May 12, 2004 | 870 hits

Here is a translation of the address John Paul II gave today at the general audience, which he dedicated to reflect on Psalm 29(30). * * * 1. An intense and gentle thanksgiving rises to God …

Commentary on Second Part of Psalm 26(27)

Believer's Trust Lies in God's Tenderness, Says Pope

April 28, 2004 | 1415 hits

Here is a translation of the address John Paul II gave at today's general audience, dedicated to a reflection on Psalm 26(27):7-14. * * * 1. The Liturgy of Vespers has divided Psalm 26(27) in …

Reflection on Psalm 26(27):1-6

Communion With God Is Source of Serenity, Says John Paul II

April 21, 2004 | 178 hits

Here is a translation of John Paul II's address at today's general audience, which he dedicated to a reflection on Psalm 26(27):1-6. He gave the address in Italian. * * * 1. Our reflection on …

Meditation on Part of Psalm 20(21)

A Hymn That Points to Christ, the Messiah-king

March 17, 2004 | 123 hits

Here is a translation of the address John Paul II gave at today's general audience, which he dedicated to a reflection on Psalm 20(21):2-8,14. * * * 1. The liturgy of vespers has taken from …

Christ's Resurrection Is Hope of Eternal Life, Says Pope

Offers a Meditation on Psalm 20(21)

March 17, 2004 | 568 hits

Christ's resurrection is the foundation of Christian hope in eternal life, John Paul II said in a meditation on a Psalm. At the year's first outdoor general audience, the Pope meditated on …

Meditation on Psalm 19(20)

Violence Does Not Have Last Word, Says John Paul II

March 10, 2004 | 220 hits

Here is a translation of the address John Paul II gave at today's general audience, which he dedicated to a reflection on Psalm 19(20). * * * 1. The final invocation: "Lord, grant victory to …

Pope Urges Christians to Shun Lure of Violence

In Meditation on Psalm 19(20) at General Audience

March 10, 2004 | 180 hits

John Paul II urged Christians not to allow themselves to be seduced by the attraction of violence. The Pope delivered that message today when offering a meditation on Psalm 19(20) at the …

Reflection on Psalm 14(15)

On What an Encounter With God Demands

February 04, 2004 | 83 hits

Here is a translation of the address John Paul II gave at today's general audience, which he dedicated to reflect on Psalm 14(15). * * * 1. Psalm 14(15), which has been given to us for our …

Encounter With God Calls for Social Justice, Pope Says

Reflects on Psalm 14(15) at General Audience

February 04, 2004 | 472 hits

Encountering God requires having a pure conscience in regard to personal matters as well as issues of social justice, says John Paul II. "Intimacy with God" disallows the practice of usury, "a …

Meditation on Psalm 10(11)

"A Good God … Not a Mysterious Fate"

January 28, 2004 | 249 hits

Here is a translation of the address John Paul II gave today at the general audience, which he dedicated to a reflection on Psalm 10(11). * * * 1. We continue our reflection on the Psalms, …

Triumph of Evil Is Only Apparent, Says John Paul II

Reflects on Psalm 10(11) at General Audience

January 28, 2004 | 231 hits

A believer can be consoled knowing that God follows his steps lovingly and is on the side of good "with his word and action," says John Paul II. The Pope expressed this conviction at today's …

Reflection on Psalm 113A(114)

God Accompanies Us on Journey Through Desert, Says John Paul II

December 03, 2003 | 163 hits

Here is a translation of John Paul II's address at today's general audience, which he dedicated to a reflection on Psalm 113A(114), about the wonders of the exodus from Egypt. * * * 1. The …

An Exodus Continues in Our Time, Says John Paul II

Dedicates General Audience to a Reflection on Psalm 113A(114)

December 03, 2003 | 72 hits

The Exodus reminds Christians that the Lord who led Israel through the Red Sea also leads us by baptism to freedom from our sins, says John Paul II. That was part of the Pope's message today …