by Lawrence on December 25, 2009
“No longer is he the distant God who can in some way be perceived from afar, in creation and in our own consciousness.” From Bethlehem erupts the news that changes everything, even the “hearts of stone.” The pope’s homily for Christmas Eve by Benedict XVI Dear brothers and sisters, “a child is born for us, [...]
by Lawrence on December 25, 2009
The origins and meaning of the holiday. St. Francis’ stroke of genius. This is how Joseph Ratzinger explained Christmas to the pilgrims who had come from all over the world, just before Christmas Eve. by Benedict Dear brothers and sisters, with the Christmas novena, which we are celebrating in these days, the Church is inviting [...]