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Vatican City, 9 December 2015 (VIS) – Pope Francis dedicated today's general audience, the first of the Holy Year, to explaining why he convoked a Jubilee of Mercy. “The Church needs this extraordinary moment”, he explained. “In our time of profound change, the Church is called upon to offer her special contribution, making visible the...
Pope Francis: Christ invites us to pass to the other side – Pope: leave behind war, divisions, poverty; choose peace, reconciliation, development. How Mary shared her faith – Like Mary #SharingYourFaithStory reveals how God steered you to the path he planned for your greatest joy. Featured on NewEvangelizers.com Pray with Pope Francis for his December Intentions...
Francis recalls his apostolic trip to Africa and praises missionaries Vatican City, 2 December 2015 (VIS) – The catechesis of today's Wednesday general audience was dedicated to the Holy Father's apostolic trip to Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic from 25 to 30 November. “How beautiful Africa is!” he said, before explaining the details...
Featured on New Evangelizers “Faith is an encounter with Jesus Christ, with God, from which faith is born, and from there it brings you to witness,” Pope Francis tweeted. That’s what happened to the Virgin Mary. Mary’s encounter with God’s messenger changed her life. The Holy Spirit overwhelmed her with such joy she could only...
The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for December is that all may experience the mercy of God, who never tires of forgiving. His intention for evangelization is that families, especially those who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope. Pope thanks families for witnessing to truth, goodness and...
Path of pure gold – Linda: After my husband's suicide I had a season of grace where I learned the power of dependency on Jesus. It was infused with marvels and wonders. Pope Francis: Door of God's mercy – This holy door of God's mercy welcomes our repentance, offers us the grace of forgiveness. I's...
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 General audience: the Holy Door is the door of God's mercy Vatican City, 18 November 2015 (VIS) – As we approach the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis dedicated the catechesis of today's Wednesday general audience to the meaning of the “Holy Door”, which he will open on 8 December in...
Sharing YOUR Faith Story with others – ACTS? Baptist preacher? Samaritan woman? Sinners Prayer? Gloria Castro #Sharing YOUR Faith Story with others Pope Francis: A sharing family is a happy family – Pope Francis sites conviviality of the family sharing meals, celebrations, the Eucharist, as basis for happy family relationships. The Bible: A book for...