Dec 27: Post-feast of the Nativity of Christ; The Holy Apostle, First Martyr and Archdeacon Stephen Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 769 First Antiphon Verse 1: I will confess You, Lord, with all my heart,* I will declare all Your wondrous...
Sunday after the Nativity of Christ; Memory of the Holy and Just Joseph Husband of Mary; David, Prophet and King; The Holy Apostle James Brother of the Lord; Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 755 First Antiphon Verse 1: I will confess You,...
Source: vatican.va MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS FRANCIS FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD DAY OF PEACE 1 JANUARY 2014 FRATERNITY, THE FOUNDATION AND PATHWAY TO PEACE 1. In this, my first Message for the World Day of Peace, I wish to offer to everyone, individuals and...
SYNTHESIS OF THE APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION “THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL” Vatican City, 26 November 2013 (VIS) – “The joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus”; thus begins the Apostolic Exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium”, by which Pope Francis...
22ND WORLD DAY OF THE SICK: GIVE OUR LIVES FOR OUR BRETHREN Vatican City, 7 December 2013 (VIS) – A message from Pope Francis, dated 6 December, for the 22nd World Day of the Sick 2014 was published on Friday. The Day will take place on 11 February 2014, liturgical...