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Christmas in Rome with Opus Dei prelate

God who has become a Child loves us "with all the infinity of his love", says Bishop Javier Echevarria, speaking at the Christmas celebration in Rome. How easy it is to love this God! He is infinite, and has found a way to come to us [...]
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Pope explains meaning of Christmas during general audience

December 21, 2011. (Romereports.com) Benedict XVI met with thousands of faithful in the Paul VI Audience Hall for his last general audience before Christmas. The pope spoke about the meaning of Christmas as well as the importance of being close to Christ throughout the entire [...]
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Meditating on the Pope’s three Christmas wishes with St Josemaria

Pope Benedict XVI expressed three wishes before lighting the lights on a Christmas tree: raising our gaze toward God; seeking the true light for our lives, and being light for others. Some passages from St Josemaria’s writings can help to focus on these themes. “My first [...]
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Christmas, a new special meeting with God

God is here. "This day shall light shine upon us; for the Lord is born to us." This is the great announcement which moves Christians today. Through them it is addressed to all mankind. This truth should fill our lives, and every Christmas should [...]
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Christmas, a new special meeting with God

God is here. "This day shall light shine upon us; for the Lord is born to us." This is the great announcement which moves Christians today. Through them it is addressed to all mankind. This truth should fill our lives, and every Christmas should be [...]
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Pope explains Nativity reminds us of God's love

December 22, 2010. More than 3,000 people attended the Pope's last general audience before Christmas. Benedict XVI explained the meaning of Advent, which prepares us for the holidays. He defined it as a “joyful expectation” that helps bring us closer to Bethlehem, where “our [...]
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Music for Christmas

Pieces of sacred and classical music in Mp3 performed by teachers and students of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music of Rome: Puer natus, Adeste fideles, Vom Himmel Hoch, La Nit de Nadal, and other Form for Christmas Time · Introitus: Puer natus (Graduale Romanum) Length: [...]
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Merry Christmas

God is here. This truth should fill our lives, and every Christmas should be for us a new and special meeting with God, when we allow his light and grace to enter deep into our soul.
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When you place the statuette of the Baby Jesus in the manger...

www.romereports.com December 13, Benedict XVI blessed the baby Jesus figures, called "bambinelli," which families then place in the Nativities of their homes. It's a moment that brings hundreds of families and children together. After praying the Angelus the Pope addressed some words to the children of [...]
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Decorations are underway for Vatican Christmas tree

December 6, 2010. Sunrise at the Vatican and the first light hits a unique image in St. Peter's Square, a scene that occurs only once a year: the arrival of the Christmas tree. A truck rolled into the plaza carrying this 94 year old [...]
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