Tag Archives: Msgr Charles Pope

The Perfect Gift

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

A Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent by Msgr. Charles Pope What is the perfect gift? We tend to answer this question more in terms of what we want, but today’s Gospel teaches us that the perfect gift is … Continue reading →

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Will You Choose the Prince of This World or the King of the Universe?

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By Msgr. Charles Pope An aerial view of the statue of Christ the King in Świebodzin, Poland [In the New Liturgical Calendar] Sunday, Nov. 20, is the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Mass readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Psalm … Continue reading →

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Out of Fear and Into Faith

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

by Msgr. Charles Pope Like most of the resurrection accounts, John’s version paints a portrait of a journey that some of the early disciples have to make: out of fear and into faith. It shows the need to experience the … Continue reading →

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A Reflection on the Sin of Gossip

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By: Msgr. Charles Pope One of the more under-rated categories of sin are the sins of speech. There are many ways we sin, but perhaps the most common way is by speech. Too easily, almost without thought, do we engage in … Continue reading →

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