Daily Archives: December 5, 2012

Wednesday General Audience, Full Text: Advent and God’s benevolent plan

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Gertrude

Marking the first week of Advent and the beginning of the new liturgical year, Pope Benedict XVI dedicated his general audience catechesis to living the season as an act of faith in God’s benevolent plan for humanity. Below a Vatican … Continue reading →

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Gregory of Nazianzus on the Nativity of Christ

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Leonardo da Vinci: Madonna of the Carnation, Alte Pinakothek, München On the Theophany, or Birthday of Christ. Oratio, 38 (1 – 4, 13 – 18), delivered around Christmas in Constantinople in the year 380. (Source: earlychurchtexts.com) I. Christ is born, glorify … Continue reading →

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