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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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Lourdes bishop says shrine will cover all Rupnik mosaics ahead of pope’s visit to France

“My role is to ensure that the shrine welcomes everyone, especially those who are suffering,” Bishop Jean-Marc Micas said. [...]

Pope Leo meets Lebanese president; security issues at center of talks

The pope met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday morning at the Apostolic Palace and focused on challenges facing Lebanon and the implementation of the Trilateral Framework Agreement. [...]

Pope Leo XIV: To heal the wounds of war, our hearts must return to God

The pontiff’s message for the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation was published Aug. 20. [...]

In a first, Jewish scholar elected to lead Catholic Biblical Association

The Catholic Biblical Association of America elected its first Jewish president: Amy-Jill Levine. [...]

Mexico Archdiocese: Abandoned or aborted babies must be buried, treated with dignity

The archdiocese said the bodies of deceased newborns and babies who die late in pregnancy are often “abandoned in public places, in hospitals, or even among the trash.” [...]

Middle East & African News
Pope Leo XIV: To heal the wounds of war, our hearts must return to God

The pontiff’s message for the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation was published Aug. 20. [...]

In a first, Jewish scholar elected to lead Catholic Biblical Association

The Catholic Biblical Association of America elected its first Jewish president: Amy-Jill Levine. [...]

Mexico Archdiocese: Abandoned or aborted babies must be buried, treated with dignity

The archdiocese said the bodies of deceased newborns and babies who die late in pregnancy are often “abandoned in public places, in hospitals, or even among the trash.” [...]

Archbishop of San Antonio announces laicization of priest for schism and disobedience to the pope

Archbishop García-Siller has also prohibited all Catholics from attending any Mass, liturgy, or event sponsored by the former priest or the Mission of Divine Mercy, which the priest leads. [...]

OAS council approves call for foreign ministers’ meeting on Nicaragua crackdown

The U.S. is calling for the meeting to take place before Sept. 1, when the Ortega regime is set to codify policy reforms, including the suspension of future elections. [...]

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Prayer of the Day

Soul of Christ, santify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Within your wounds, hide me. Never let me be separated from you. From the malignant enemy, defend me. At the hour of death, call me; and bid me come to you. That with your saints I may praise you forever and ever. Amen. [...]

Saint of the Day
Pope Leo XIV: To heal the wounds of war, our hearts must return to God

The pontiff’s message for the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation was published Aug. 20. [...]

Daily Readings

Reading 1: Ezekiel 36:23-28, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:18-19, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:12-15, Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 [...]