LENT, A TIME FOR FORGIVENESS AND RECONCILIATION (St. Leo the Great) “Go first and be reconciled with your brother (Mt 5:24).” Christian repentance is demonstrated above all in the desire to practice the virtues of justice and of charity. Lent is the most appropriate time for forgiving and for reconciliation. It is not coherent to…
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LENT: A TIME NOT ONLY TO BE FORGIVEN BUT ALSO TO FORGIVE.
LENT: A TIME NOT ONLY TO BE FORGIVEN BUT ALSO TO FORGIVE. As the season of Lent advances, we grow in our desire to take advantage of this time to receive God’s forgiveness through the Sacrament of Confession (see http://wp.me/p6k7Mv-24V ) and be reconciled with Him. Let us thank God who is kind and merciful,…
2nd Sunday of Advent ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, A MODEL OF PREPARING FOR THE COMING OF CHRIST.
2nd Sunday of Advent ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, A MODEL OF PREPARING FOR THE COMING OF CHRIST. Dear brethren in Christ, today’s Sunday liturgy presents to us St. John the Baptist, as a model of for us to live the Advent season. “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” It was of…
ADVENT (2): WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS?
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1st Sunday of Advent (A). BE PREPARED ALWAYS.
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POPE FRANCIS: IF GOD HOPES, NEVER LOSE HOPE!
POPE FRANCIS: IF GOD HOPES, NEVER LOSE HOPE! ORIGINAL PHOTO SOURCE. VATICAN RADIO FB PAGE.
POPE FRANCIS TO YOUTH: IF YOU FEEL SOMETHING HEAVY IN YOUR HEART, DO NOT BE AFRAID! GOD’S MERCY IS WAITING FOR YOU!
POPE FRANCIS TO YOUTH: IF YOU FEEL SOMETHING HEAVY IN YOUR HEART, DO NOT BE AFRAID! GOD’S MERCY IS WAITING FOR YOU! Dear brethren in Christ, below are Pope Francis’ words taken from his Message to the 31st World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, and which are worth meditating in one’s personal prayer. Let…
Summary of Catholic Teaching. Topic 23: THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE OR RECONCILIATION (2).
Summary of Catholic Teaching Topic 23: THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE OR RECONCILIATION (2) Rev. Prof. Antonio Miralles Pontificia Università della Santa Croce (Roma, Italia) Acts of the minister of the sacrament 1.1 The minister and his role 1.2 Sacramental absolution Effects of the sacrament of Penance Necessity and usefulness of Penance 3.1 Necessary for the…
Pope Francis’ Homily ASH WEDNESDAY 2016. “Be reconciled with God.” “Return to Him with all your heart.”
Pope Francis’ Homily ASH WEDNESDAY 2016. “Be reconciled with God.” “Return to Him with all your heart.” Dear brethren in Christ, below you’ll find the ZENIT translation of Pope Francis’ beautiful homily which I encourage you to read and meditate on in your personal prayer. The Roman Pontiff stated that the Word of God…
POPE FRANCIS ON RECONCILIATION AND THE NEED TO RESTORE COMMUNICATION BY OVERCOMING OUR EGOTISM.
POPE FRANCIS God opens Himself and seeks to communicate and reconcile with mankind. We too should do the same. Dear friends, in yesterday’s Angelus, Pope Francis, commenting on the miracle brought about by Our Lord Jesus Christ who healed the deaf mute from Decapolis which symbolizes the unbeliever, incapable of listening to God’s Word, reminded…
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