Pope’s Christmas message expresses hope for peace in the Holy Land

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Vatican City, Dec 25, 2011 / 03:41 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI’s Christmas message called on believers to “turn to the child of Bethlehem, the son of the Virgin Mary,” to ask for peace in “the land where he chose to come into the world.” In his address delivered…

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Christmas – December 25, 2011

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Lord Jesus as I kneel before Your manger in adoration, Let my first Christmas word be thank You. Thank You, Gift of the Father, for coming to save me from my sins. Week of December 26 – January 1, 2012 Monday 9:00am Mass St. Stephen – Richard McElhinney Tuesday NO…

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Pope says Christianity trumps secularism in building good societies

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Vatican City, Dec 18, 2011 / 03:18 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI told the bishops of New Zealand and the South Pacific on Dec. 17 that the Christian faith provides the best foundation for society, and that promoting the New Evangelization is the best way to build a Christian…

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Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 18, 2011

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Catholic Charities of West Virginia Funds raised through this collection are distributed to the programs in the Catholic Charities Region from where they originate. The special offering gives those individuals and families the opportunity to share their blessings On this most joyous of days. Week of December 19 – December…

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Third Sunday of Advent – December 11, 2011

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The Tradition of the Christmas Crib Following a beautiful and firmly-rooted tradition, many families set up their crib immediately after the feast of the Immaculate Conception, as if to relive with Mary those days full of trepidation that preceded the birth of Jesus. Putting up the crib at home can…

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