World Day of Peace In December of 1967, Pope Paul VI invited people of good will throughout the world to begin 1968 with a “Day of Peace.” It was his intention that the first day of the civil New Year begin with a consid- eration of the need to preserve peace and to work...
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Religious Freedom, the Path to Peace, has been selected by Pope Benedict XVI as the theme for his annual mesage for the World Day of Peace. His letter follows previous messages emphasizing protecting creation, fighting poverty and building the world community as essential components for creating a peaceful world. We are reminded that the Holy...
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January 1, New Year’s Day, has a number of liturgical names celebrating a variety of events. Could you sort some of this out? January 1, New Year’s Day, celebrates newness. Exactly eight days after Christmas, traditionally it celebrates Mary as the mother of God. The Greek word for Mary’s motherhood is “Theotokos” meaning “God-bearer.”...
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LIVE WEB CONFERENCE WITH THE HIROSHIMA PEACE MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF JAPAN FEATURING SURVIVORS OF THE HIROSHIMA/NAGASAKI ATOMIC BOMBINGS. Paddy McLaughlin, President of the North Dakota Peace Coalition, has shared the following information about an exciting event taking place within the boundaries of our parish: The North Dakota Peace Coalition is sponsoring In the Spirit...
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