18th World Day of the Sick – Message of Pope Benedict XVI

On February 11 Church commemorates in liturgy Our Lady of Lourdes.  Since 1992 it is also worldwide observed as World Day of Sick (initiated by late  John Paul II).  This year, it is also the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Apostolic Letter Salvifici Doloris of the John Paul II to bishops, priests, religious families [...]

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World Day for Consecrated Life – homily of Pope Benedict XVI

The weekend of February 7 is marked by 14th celebration of the annual World Day for Consecrated Life. The occasion is celebrated in the United States on the Sunday following February 2, to enable as much participation as possible. World Day for Consecrated Life marks an opportunity to highlight the extraordinary contributions of [...]

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