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Circular Letter of the Archdiocese of Windhoek

KM 357 /08/ 2024 | August - December 2024
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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11

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Encyclicals, motu proprios, apostolic constitutions, and exhortations — here is a guide to some of the types of documents the pope uses to lead the Catholic Church. [...]

St. Augustine: Pentecost reverses chaos of Babel, unites Church under the Holy Spirit

On the solemnity of Pentecost, St. Augustine reminds us to reflect on the the necessity of a globally unified Church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. [...]

How Catholics can receive a plenary indulgence on Pentecost

On the solemnity of Pentecost, which this year is celebrated on May 24, Catholics have the opportunity to gain a plenary indulgence. [...]

Madrid archbishop says Catholics feel 'incredible expectation' at pope's upcoming trip to Spain

Archbishop José Cobo Cano hopes Pope Leo XIV's visit will help Catholics "look up and take a step forward." [...]

Middle East & African News
Leo XIV at Pentecost: The Spirit overcomes war with the omnipotence of love

The pontiff prayed that the Holy Spirit would save humanity from war, misery, and sin. [...]

EWTN News explains: Why do popes issue papal documents and what are they?

Encyclicals, motu proprios, apostolic constitutions, and exhortations — here is a guide to some of the types of documents the pope uses to lead the Catholic Church. [...]

St. Augustine: Pentecost reverses chaos of Babel, unites Church under the Holy Spirit

On the solemnity of Pentecost, St. Augustine reminds us to reflect on the the necessity of a globally unified Church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. [...]

How Catholics can receive a plenary indulgence on Pentecost

On the solemnity of Pentecost, which this year is celebrated on May 24, Catholics have the opportunity to gain a plenary indulgence. [...]

Madrid archbishop says Catholics feel 'incredible expectation' at pope's upcoming trip to Spain

Archbishop José Cobo Cano hopes Pope Leo XIV's visit will help Catholics "look up and take a step forward." [...]

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Prayer of the Day

O loving messenger of the Incarnation, descend upon all those for whom I wish peace and happiness. Spread your wings over the cradles of the new-born babes, O thou who didst announce the coming of the Infant Jesus. Give to the young a lily petal from the virginal scepter in your hand. Cause the Ave Maria to re-echo in all hearts that they may find grace and joy through Mary. Finally, recall the sublime words spoken on the day of the Annunciation-- "Nothing is impossible with God," and ... [...]

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Leo XIV at Pentecost: The Spirit overcomes war with the omnipotence of love

The pontiff prayed that the Holy Spirit would save humanity from war, misery, and sin. [...]

Daily Readings

Reading 1: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 111:9-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 111:5-6, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 111:1-2, Gospel: Mark 10:17-27 [...]