The Pope's Messages As Christmas Draws Nears
THE CHRISTMAS TREE
"The Christmas tree is a sign of the "brilliant light" of Jesus", says Benedict XVI. "At Christmas the joyful announcement of the birth of the Redeemer resounds in all parts of the globe: The hoped-for Messiah was made man and dwelt among us," the Holy Father told his guests in the Hall of Blessings in the Apostolic Palace. "With his luminous presence," Benedict XVI continued, "Jesus has dissipated the shadows of error and sin and has brought to humanity the joy of divine blind love, of which the Christmas tree is a sign and a reminder." (Zenit)
THE REAL CHRISTMAS GIFT
The Pope wearing the traditional white winter coat after visiting Santa Maria Consolatrice Parish.
..."joy is the true gift of Christmas, and not the expensive gifts that cost time and money."
"In today's world, God is absent," Benedict said. "People need anesthesia to live. They live in a dark world." Benedict said joy liberates people. "With a smile, an act of kindness, a little help, forgiveness, you can bring joy, and that joy will come back to you," the pope said. More here
THE CULTIVATION OF SILENCE IN A NOISY WORLD
Let's allow ourselves to be "infected" by the silence of St. Joseph! It is so lacking in this world which is often too noisy, which is not favorable to recollection and listening to the voice of God. In this time of preparation for Christmas, let us cultivate interior recollection so as to receive and keep Jesus in our lives. Read entire article here.
"The Christmas tree is a sign of the "brilliant light" of Jesus", says Benedict XVI. "At Christmas the joyful announcement of the birth of the Redeemer resounds in all parts of the globe: The hoped-for Messiah was made man and dwelt among us," the Holy Father told his guests in the Hall of Blessings in the Apostolic Palace. "With his luminous presence," Benedict XVI continued, "Jesus has dissipated the shadows of error and sin and has brought to humanity the joy of divine blind love, of which the Christmas tree is a sign and a reminder." (Zenit)
THE REAL CHRISTMAS GIFT
The Pope wearing the traditional white winter coat after visiting Santa Maria Consolatrice Parish...."joy is the true gift of Christmas, and not the expensive gifts that cost time and money."
"In today's world, God is absent," Benedict said. "People need anesthesia to live. They live in a dark world." Benedict said joy liberates people. "With a smile, an act of kindness, a little help, forgiveness, you can bring joy, and that joy will come back to you," the pope said. More here
THE CULTIVATION OF SILENCE IN A NOISY WORLD
Let's allow ourselves to be "infected" by the silence of St. Joseph! It is so lacking in this world which is often too noisy, which is not favorable to recollection and listening to the voice of God. In this time of preparation for Christmas, let us cultivate interior recollection so as to receive and keep Jesus in our lives. Read entire article here.
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