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On Hope

December 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today before reciting the midday Angelus with several thousand people gathered in St. Peter’s Square.* * *
Dear Brothers and Sisters!
With this First Sunday of Advent a new liturgical year begins: The people of God again takes up its journey to live the mystery of Christ [...]

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Firm Hope Is Necessary for Facing Difficulties

December 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment

  In the Holy See Press Office November 30th, Cardinals Georges Marie Martin Cottier O.P., pro-theologian emeritus of the Pontifical Household, and Albert Vanhoye S.J., professor emeritus of New Testament exegesis at the Pontifical Biblical Institute, presented the Encyclical of Benedict XVI, “Spe salvi,” on the theme of Christian hope.
  In his talk, Cardinal Cottier [...]

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Have a Blessed Advent

December 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Wishing you all a thoughtful and peaceful Advent.
The lovely season of Advent is the beginning of a new Liturgical Year in Church world. Hence, it is appropriate to wish you a Happy New Year. A simple and outward symbol of the season is an Advent Wreath. Light the candles and pray the following prayer:
Father in [...]