In this contemplation, inspired by genuine love, Mary appears to us as a figure of the Church which, nourished by hope, acknowledges the saving and merciful action of God, in whose light she reads her own journey and all of history. Today too Mary helps us to interpret all that happens to us in the […]
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Soon, a memorial plaque made of bronze will be placed at the Pope Cross in Vienna (Papstkreuz im Donaupark), commemorating events from 40 years ago: On September 11, 1983, a solemn Mass was held at this location, attended by Pope John Paul II and numerous believers. Symbolically, it commemorates the traces of the Pope who
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Saint John Paul II Recommends Praying the St. Michael Prayer. On April 24th 1994, Pope John Paul II recommended the Catholic faithful to continue praying the St. Michael Exorcism prayer: „May prayer strengthen us for the spiritual battle we are told about in the Letter to the Ephesians: ‚Draw strength from the Lord and from His mighty
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At the canonization mass for Popes John XXIII and John Paul II, Pope Francis spoke of the latter with these words: “In his own service to the People of God, John Paul II was the pope of the family. We are now in the process of journeying with families towards the Synod on the family.
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At the end of the daily Liturgy of the Hours, among the invocations addressed to Mary by the Church is the following: “Loving Mother of the Redeemer, gate of heaven, star of the sea, assist your people who have fallen yet strive to rise again. To the wonderment of nature you bore your Creator!” “To
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We are nearing the end of our fasting prayer “Rose JP2” for priests, consecrated people, for new holy vocations. Details about our common prayer can be found on the website: Link 58 people took part in the prayer, together almost three full rosaries were prayed every day for all necessary graces for the people who
On January 15-17, 2021, an international conference will be held on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of St. John Paul II. There will be some presents delivered by prominent guests, representatives of many countries The lectures are divided into three blocks: 15th of January: “Person – Anthropology and Ethics. What Man?”
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Dear Reverend Cardinals, Bishops, Priests and all fellow believers from congregations which joined us spiritually in the Eucharistic celebration of the 100th birthday of St. John Paul II. Restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to change our original plans for celebrating the Saint’s 100th birthday, and we had to downscale the event. The Eucharist
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Actual information (October 2020) Link Welcome to the gallery Welcome to the gallery of our young artists! We recommend that you cast your votes (like) for works that you particularly like. Works with the most votes receive an audience award. The final of our competition with award ceremony will take place in October. We wish
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Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be
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