Re: December. Reading Luke?
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:59 am
2023
Bethlehem is empty this year.
Christmas 2023: Light of Bethlehem shines amidst darkness of history
The birth of Jesus is the most powerful sign and message of hope in a world darkened by the shadows of fear and uncertainty.
For Christmas 2023, Vatican Radio has asked religious leaders and heads of Christian charitable organizations for their reflections on the theme, “The Lord’s birth is the birth of peace.”
Today’s Message comes from Fr Francesco Patton, OFM, the Franciscan Custos of the Holy Land
Christmas Message of Francesco Patton, OFM
Custos of the Holy Land
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/ne ... n-ofm.html
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Mongolia’s tiny Catholic community prepares for Christmas
In Ulaanbaatar, several months after Pope Francis' visit, around 400 young Catholics gather to stage a Christmas play.
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/ne ... rengo.html