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Pope Francis: Forgiveness bolsters family against shocks of evil

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Pope Francis: Forgiveness bolsters family against shocks of evil

General audience: the importance of forgiveness in the family Vatican City, 4 November 2015 (VIS) – Giving and mutual forgiveness, without which no love can be lasting, were the theme of the Pope's catechesis during this Wednesday's general audience. Before examining this issue in depth, the Holy Father recalled that the recently concluded assembly of...

Prayer for the Church and the New Pope

Catholic / People / Prayer

Prayer for the Church and the New Pope

O Lord Jesus Christ, Supreme Pastor of Your Church, we thank you for the ministry of Pope Benedict XVI and the selfless care with which he has led us as Successor of Peter, and Your Vicar on earth. Good Shepherd, who founded Your Church on the rock of Peter's faith and have never left Your...

Bishop Ricken Offers ‘10 Ways Catholics Can Live The Year Of Faith’

Catechism / Evangelization / Prayer / Sacraments / Scriptures / Uncategorized

Bishop Ricken Offers ‘10 Ways Catholics Can Live The Year Of Faith’

  September 24, 2012 WASHINGTON—To honor the fiftieth anniversary of the Second Vatican Council and the twentieth anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI has announced a Year of Faith, starting October 11 and ending November 24, 2013. The goal is to strengthen the faith of Catholics and draw the world...