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(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated Mass at the Roman Basilica of St John Lateran which was to be followed by a procession to the Basilica of St Mary Major to mark the Solemnity of Corpus Christi.In his homily for the feast of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis chose to reflect on one word, “Memory”. The Pope said that “remembering all that the Lord has done for us is the foundation of our own personal history of salvation.” Memory, the Holy Father went on to say is important, “because it allows us to dwell in love, to be mind-ful, “never forgetting who it is who loves us and whom we are called to love in return.” This Solemnity, Pope Francis underlined, reminds us that in our fragmented lives, the Lord comes to meet us with a loving “fragility”, which is the Eucharist. Below find the English language translation of the Pope's HomilyOn this Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the idea of memory comes u...
Rome, Italy, Jun 18, 2017 / 01:15 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- For the observance of the feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, Pope Francis said the Eucharist helps us to remember everything that Christ has done for us, in particular his great love for us.Corpus Christi reminds us that in the midst of our lives the Lord comes to meet us “with a loving 'fragility,' which is the Eucharist,” the Pope said June 18.“In the Bread of Life, the Lord comes to us, making himself a humble meal that lovingly heals our memory, wounded by life’s frantic pace of life. The Eucharist is the memorial of God’s love.”The Pope gave his homily at a Mass held at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome. Following the Mass, he led a Eucharistic procession across Rome to the Basilica of St. Mary Major, ending with solemn Benediction with the Holy Eucharist.Today, the word of God says to each one of us: “Remember!” Francis proclaimed....
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(Vatican Radio) The Day for Life is being celebrated this Sunday in England and Wales. It’s aim is to raise awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition.This year Pope Francis has sent a message in support of the initiative.Pope's MessageIn it he invokes “the protection of Our Lady, and entrusts to her, the Mother of the Living, the cause of life.” The Holy Father also, “begs her intercession that those who believe in her Son may continue to bear witness to life, and together with all people of good will, contribute to a culture of truth and love.”The Bishop for the Day for Life is John Sherrington, Auxillary Bishop of Westminster. He spoke to Lydia O’Kane.Listen: “I find the Pope’s message very encouraging and it’s very important, said Bishop Sherrington, adding, “it really brings a focus to help us pray for those women who have lost children, ...
