Tag Archives: Advent

[ad_1] In his reflection on today’s Gospel, which tells of the Annunciation of Mary, Francis exhorted us to follow Mary’s example, not to “leave for later” what we have to do, but …

[ad_1] Saint Peter’s Square was illuminated this afternoon during the traditional annual inauguration of the nativity scene and the lighting of the Christmas tree. During the ceremony, chaired by the President and …

[ad_1] Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, during the second Advent preaching, developed the theme of the proclamation of eternal life, “the most consoling proclamation that faith in Christ offers us”. Vatican City Cardinal Cantalamessa …

[ad_1] We don’t have to be outraged if we feel the need to pray or ask when we are in need. Although we must learn to do this in happy times too, …

[ad_1] Because “there are many bonds that keep us close to sin,” conversion “is a grace” that we must strongly ask for. Conversion involves detachment from sin and worldliness, and its ultimate …

[ad_1] “Closeness to God and our vigilance” are the two key words that the Holy Father pronounced in his homily at Holy Mass with the new Cardinals, this 1st Sunday of Advent, …

[ad_1] Pope Francis proposed to Christians that during Advent, they invite God to be present in their life with this prayer: “Come, Lord Jesus”. It is, explained the Pontiff, a simple prayer …