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January 1, 2023

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Friar to Friar: Richard Rohr on John Duns Scotus

January 1, 2023

The unkind word “dunce” is a pejorative of the little town of Duns in southern Scotland where John the Scot was born and raised.

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Pope Benedict XVI acknowledges pilgrims during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Nov. 4, 2009. Pope Benedict died Dec. 31, 2022, at the age of 95 in his residence at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope Benedict’s funeral will respect his wishes to be simple

January 1, 2023
In accordance with Pope Benedict XVI's wishes, his funeral and moments of prayer surrounding it will be simple, according to the Vatican press office.
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Mary, Mother of God

January 1, 2023
Mary treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart!” (Luke 2:19).
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Sunday Soundbite for January 1, 2023

January 1, 2023
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Cycle AJanuary 1, 2023 When I was a boy my grandmother had a huge nativity set that came from her native Italy. I loved helping her unpack it and set it up each year at ...
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