Pope Francis: fight corruption, turn your hearts to God. Pope Francis on Wednesday celebrated First Vespers for the Octave of Christmas and the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God. The liturgy at the …More
Pope Francis: fight corruption, turn your hearts to God.
Pope Francis on Wednesday celebrated First Vespers for the Octave of Christmas and the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God. The liturgy at the close of the year included the singing of the Te Deum and Solemn Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. In his homily, the Holy Father explained that the fundamental reason for our thanksgiving is that God has made us His children. We were children, the Pope continued, but we became slaves to sin. It is precisely the coming of Jesus in history that redeems us and rescues us from slavery, and makes us free. As Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis took a special look at the experience of those in his own diocese. The Holy Father noted some recently revea ...
Pope Francis on Wednesday celebrated First Vespers for the Octave of Christmas and the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God. The liturgy at the close of the year included the singing of the Te Deum and Solemn Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. In his homily, the Holy Father explained that the fundamental reason for our thanksgiving is that God has made us His children. We were children, the Pope continued, but we became slaves to sin. It is precisely the coming of Jesus in history that redeems us and rescues us from slavery, and makes us free. As Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis took a special look at the experience of those in his own diocese. The Holy Father noted some recently revea ...