Pope Francis: Consecrated Life is God's gift. The light of Christ reaches all peoples and illuminates the darkness in a world without joy. The celebration of the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord …More
Pope Francis: Consecrated Life is God's gift.
The light of Christ reaches all peoples and illuminates the darkness in a world without joy. The celebration of the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord took place in St. Peter's Basilica which was lit up by thousands of candles. It commemorates the time when the young couple, Mary and Joseph took their child to the Temple and the first encounter between Jesus and his people represented by Simeon and Anna took place. On the 18th Day for Consecrated Life, Pope Francis said that the encounter between young and elders, between the observance of the law and prophecy is re-enacted in the "yes" of those who respond to the Lord's call. He said the mystery of this encounter is animated by the Holy Spirit, wh ...
The light of Christ reaches all peoples and illuminates the darkness in a world without joy. The celebration of the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord took place in St. Peter's Basilica which was lit up by thousands of candles. It commemorates the time when the young couple, Mary and Joseph took their child to the Temple and the first encounter between Jesus and his people represented by Simeon and Anna took place. On the 18th Day for Consecrated Life, Pope Francis said that the encounter between young and elders, between the observance of the law and prophecy is re-enacted in the "yes" of those who respond to the Lord's call. He said the mystery of this encounter is animated by the Holy Spirit, wh ...