Faith Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:21:39 -0500 Website design by Concerto Designs concertodesigns.ca en-gb Be 'artisans of peace' in your daily life this Advent, Pope Francis says /faith/homilies/item/28552-be-artisans-of-peace-in-your-daily-life-this-advent-pope-francis-says /faith/homilies/item/28552-be-artisans-of-peace-in-your-daily-life-this-advent-pope-francis-says VATICAN – The Advent season is a time of preparation for the coming of the prince of peace and not a time of making war with those around you, Pope Francis said.
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cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) Reflections Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:42:26 -0500
Examine your lives daily, prepare for Judgement Day, Pope Francis says /faith/homilies/item/28502-examine-your-lives-daily-prepare-for-judgement-day-pope-francis-says /faith/homilies/item/28502-examine-your-lives-daily-prepare-for-judgement-day-pope-francis-says VATICAN CITY – People would be wise to think about Judgment Day and wonder what God will see when he examines their lives, Pope Francis said.
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cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) Reflections Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:25:44 -0500
Some cry 'scandal' to cover their own faults, Pope says at Mass /faith/homilies/item/28042-some-cry-scandal-to-cover-their-own-faults-pope-says-at-mass /faith/homilies/item/28042-some-cry-scandal-to-cover-their-own-faults-pope-says-at-mass VATICAN – While God's holy church is made up of sinners, it also has its share of hypocrites who love to cry "scandal" to point out the failings of others and make themselves appear pure, Pope Francis said at morning Mass.
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cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) Reflections Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:19:12 -0400
Being a Christian demands that we accuse ourselves, not others, Pope says /faith/homilies/item/27948-being-a-christian-demands-that-we-accuse-ourselves-not-others-pope-says /faith/homilies/item/27948-being-a-christian-demands-that-we-accuse-ourselves-not-others-pope-says VATICAN – Christian conversion does not entail accusing others, but is shamefully recognizing and sincerely repenting one's own sins, Pope Francis said.
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cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) Reflections Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:09:56 -0400
Pope's homily: 'Sterile hypocrisy' behind mistreatment of migrants /faith/homilies/item/27715-sterile-hypocrisy-behind-mistreatment-of-migrants-pope-says /faith/homilies/item/27715-sterile-hypocrisy-behind-mistreatment-of-migrants-pope-says VATICAN – Hearts that are closed to welcoming migrants and refugees are similar to those of the Pharisees, who often would preach sacrifice and following God's law without exercising mercy to those in need, Pope Francis said.
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cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) Reflections Fri, 06 Jul 2018 13:57:15 -0400
Bring God's love to everyone, even if it costs you your 'good name', Pope says /faith/homilies/item/27639-bring-god-s-love-to-everyone-even-if-it-costs-you-your-good-name-pope-says /faith/homilies/item/27639-bring-god-s-love-to-everyone-even-if-it-costs-you-your-good-name-pope-says VATICAN – God wants his disciples to bring his mercy and love to everyone, everywhere on earth, which means it may cost them their "good name," comfort and their life, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
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cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) Reflections Fri, 29 Jun 2018 14:50:53 -0400
Spread God's love with works of mercy, Pope says /faith/homilies/item/27529-spread-god-s-love-with-works-of-mercy-pope-says /faith/homilies/item/27529-spread-god-s-love-with-works-of-mercy-pope-says VATICAN – God shows his love, not with great speeches, but with simple, tender acts of charity, Pope Francis said.
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cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) Reflections Fri, 08 Jun 2018 07:01:02 -0400
Holiness means living with hope, not doing extraordinary things, Pope says /faith/homilies/item/27457-holiness-means-living-with-hope-not-doing-extraordinary-things-pope-says /faith/homilies/item/27457-holiness-means-living-with-hope-not-doing-extraordinary-things-pope-says VATICAN – A life of holiness isn't defined by having visions or performing extraordinary feats of devotion, but by living with the hope of salvation promised by Christ, Pope Francis said.
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cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) Reflections Tue, 29 May 2018 09:05:08 -0400
Marriage is not only for the bride and groom, but for whole Church, Pope says /faith/homilies/item/27444-marriage-is-not-only-for-the-bride-and-groom-but-for-whole-church-pope-says /faith/homilies/item/27444-marriage-is-not-only-for-the-bride-and-groom-but-for-whole-church-pope-says VATICAN – Marriage is a sacrament not only for the bride and groom, but for the entire Catholic Church, because it proclaims that "love is possible," Pope Francis said.
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cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) Reflections Fri, 25 May 2018 09:22:59 -0400
The Holy Spirit changes hearts, Pope says on Pentecost /faith/homilies/item/27409-the-holy-spirit-changes-hearts-pope-says-on-pentecost /faith/homilies/item/27409-the-holy-spirit-changes-hearts-pope-says-on-pentecost VATICAN – Christians should begin each day invoking the Holy Spirit, praying that the Spirit will lead them and the church closer to God and closer to any person in need, Pope Francis said on Pentecost.
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cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) Reflections Sun, 20 May 2018 13:37:07 -0400