Full text: Pope Francis’ homily for Christmas 2023
Christmas Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on the night of Dec. 24, 2023. / Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 24, 2023 / 18:00 pm (CNA). Below is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, delivered on Dec. 24, 2023, in St. Peter’s Basilica.“A census of the whole earth” (cf. Lk 2:1).
Pope Francis: Do not confuse Christmas with consumerism
Pope Francis gives his Angelus address on Dec. 24, 2023. / Vatican Media CNA Staff, Dec 24, 2023 / 11:40 am (CNA). On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis urged Christians not to confuse Christmas with consumerism but to celebrate the birth of Christ by sharing with those who are lonely and in need.Speaking to the crowd in St. Peter’s Square from
Pope Francis’ Christmas Mass: Jesus was born to save the world
Pope Francis takes a figure of the Christ child in his arms at the end of the Vatican's Mass for the Nativity of the Lord on Dec. 24, 2023. / Vatican Media CNA Staff, Dec 24, 2023 / 16:31 pm (CNA). In his Christmas homily, Pope Francis shared a message for anyone who may be feeling discouraged with a reminder
December 25 2023
The Nativity of the Lord 1st Reading – Isaiah 52:7-10 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger and the preacher of peace! Announcing good and preaching peace, they are saying to Zion, “Your God will reign!” The voice of your watchmen. They have lifted up their voice, they shall praise together: for they shall see eye
Manila archbishop: Christmas is time for being grateful — and sharing it
Cardinal Jose Advincula, archbishop of Manila. PHOTO COURTESY OF PATRICK DOMINICK ROMERO By CBCP News December 24, 2023 Manila, Philippines Christmas is a time to reflect on God’s love for us and share these blessings to others, especially those in need, the archbishop of Manila said. Cardinal Jose Advincula said that Christmas is a time to be grateful, encouraging the
Christmas Prayer: Prayer of the Day for Monday, December 25, 2023
Lord God, we praise you for creating man, and still more for restoring him in Christ. Your Son shared our weakness; may we share his glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.