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FaithThe Word
Aaron, Mary and the priestly blessing: A suggestion for the New Year
Victor Cancino, S.J.
Jan. 1, 2023, The Octave Day of Christmas, Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Mary is the fundamental channel of God’s grace in the new covenant.
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FaithSpeeches
Pope Francis: What St. Francis de Sales said about Christmas
Pope Francis
Pope Francis reflects on Christmas and on St. Francis de Sales, who tells us “to desire nothing and reject nothing, to accept everything that God sends us.”
Pope Francis, left, embraces Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI, at the Vatican.
FaithNews
What happens when a pope emeritus dies? Pope Benedict’s health raises questions
Nicole Winfield - Associated Press
The only thing certain is that the most important ritual following the death of a pope—a conclave to elect a new one—does not apply.
A likeness of St. Francis de Sales is seen in stained glass at Caldwell Chapel on the campus of The Catholic University of America
FaithNews
Pope Francis releases new apostolic letter on St. Francis de Sales, doctor of the church
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
The pope’s letter, titled "Totum Amoris Est" ("Everything Pertains to Love"), said that the saint has much to teach the church today.
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FaithScripture Reflections
The Holy Innocents: the first martyrs
Simcha Fisher
A Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, by Simcha Fisher
FaithVatican Dispatch
Pope Francis asks for special prayer for ‘very ill’ Benedict XVI
Gerard O’Connell
The emeritus pope Benedict XVI has suffered a decline in health, Pope Francis said today at the end of his general audience. He asked for prayers for the 95-year-old former pontiff.
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