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Opening of the XLVII International Eucharistic Congress

Opening of the XLVII International Eucharistic Congress Pope John Paul II Homily June 18, 2000 Solemnity of the Holy Trinity 1. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call (Eph 4: 4). One body! At these solemn Vespers, with which we open the International Eucharistic Congress, it is on...

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Jubilee of Workers

Jubilee of Workers Homily of the Holy Father John Paul II May 1, 2000 1. Lord, give success to the work of our hands (Responsorial Psalm). These words we repeated in the Responsorial Psalm clearly express the meaning of today's Jubilee. Today, 1 May, a united prayer rises from the vast and multifaceted world of work: Lord, bless us and strengthen the...

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Cappella Papale for the Canonization of 123 New Saints

Cappella Papale for the Canonization of 123 New Saints Homily John Paul II October 1, 2000 1. Your word is truth; sanctify us in your love (Gospel Acclamation, Italian Lectionary; cf. Jn 17: 17). This invocation, an echo of Christ's prayer to the Father after the Last Supper, seems to rise from the host of saints and blesseds whom the Spirit of...

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Cappella Papale for the Deceased Popes Paul VI and John Paul I

Cappella Papale for the Deceased Popes Paul VI and John Paul I Homily John Paul II September 28, 2000 1. Let your loins be girded and your lamps burning (Lk 12: 35). So often in the Gospel Christ invites the disciples to be vigilant. Indeed, this is a true command: Watch! Be ready! It resounds for us today, venerable Brothers, during this...

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Jubilee of Bishops

Jubilee of Bishops Homily John Paul II October 8, 2000 1. Teach us, O God, wisdom of heart (Responsorial Psalm; Italian Lectionary). Today St Peter's Square is like a great Upper Room: for it is hosting Bishops from every part of the world, who have come to Rome to celebrate their Jubilee. The memory of the Apostle Peter, called to mind by...

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Funeral Mass for Cardinal Egano Righi-Lambertini

Funeral Mass for Cardinal Egano Righi-Lambertini Homily John Paul II October 6, 2000 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit.... Blessed are the meek.... Blessed are the peacemakers (cf. Mt 5: 3-9). Christ's words, re-echoing at this sad celebration, once again propose the great message of the Beatitudes for our reflection and invite us to view in the light of faith the...

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Funeral Mass for Cardinal Pietro Palazzini

Funeral Mass for Cardinal Pietro Palazzini Homily John Paul II October 13, 2000 1. Jesus went up on the mountain.... And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: Blessed ...' (Mt 5: 1-2). Just as he did one day on that mountain in Galilee, today too the Lord Jesus continues to teach his disciples with the fundamental sermon on the Beatitudes....

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