On the Feast of the Holy Family, let's embrace Pope Francis' call: 'Let us all commit ourselves — parents, children, Church, civil society — to sustain, defend and safeguard the family, which is our treasure!' May this day inspire us to cherish and strengthen our family bonds.
Today the Church remembers St. John of Kanty. "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior for he has looked upon his lowly servant." #AdventCalendar
O King of all nations and keystone of the Church; come and save us, whom you formed from the dust! Come and do not delay. “Our heart is restless until it rests in you.”
In these days when we contemplate the mystery of God made man, let us ask for the grace to be able to deprive ourselves of something to offer it to our neighbour in need, so that everyone can experience the joy of #Christmas.
“Hoarfrost and snow, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all forever.” - Daniel 3:70
As the season changes to #winter, may we praise and exalt Him above all forever. #FirstDayOfWinter#WinterSolstice
May we not forget people suffering the evils of war. Let us think about children in war and the things they see. May we draw near to the Nativity Scene to ask Jesus for peace. He is the Prince of Peace.
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word” (cf Lk 1:26–28). With these simple words, our salvation was assured.
الحنين الى السلام في عيد أمير السلام ...الحرب تلغي زيارة غبطة الكاردينال إلى غزة
A Christmas Wish For Peace: H.B. Card. Pierbattista Visit To Gaza Has Been Cancelled
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And coming to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you." But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.
The Month of the Divine Infant
This innocent pairing of words touches upon a great mystery that a little child can understand, while the greatest minds of Christendom, past and future, could never completely scale its heights.
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God chose poverty when He took on our human condition. We too are called to return to what is essential in our lives, to discard all that is superfluous and can become an obstacle on the path to holiness. #Advent
This #Advent, join us in caring for God's creation. "For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God." - Romans 18:19 #AdventCalendar#CareofCreation Learn more: https://t.co/Q6ngL3mV5t