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St. Sylvester, born in Rome, was ordained by Pope St. Marcellinus during the peace that preceded the persecutions of Diocletian. He passed through those days of terror, witnessed the abdication of Diocletian and Maximian, and saw the triumph of Constantine in the year 312. Two years later he succeeded St. Melchiades as Bishop of Rome….
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Reading 1 1 Jn 2:12-17 I am writing to you, children,because your sins have been forgiven for his name’s sake. I am writing to you, fathers,because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men,because you have conquered the Evil One. I write to you, children,because you know the…
In today’s Church a growing number of faithful are troubled by the serious differences arising among them and within their parishes. Alarming reports throughout various news sources chronicle inner institutional Church bickering and disagreements. We see a growing number of Church leaders publicly condemning other Church leaders who hold religious views they consider inconsistent with…
The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.” Let’s picture ourselves in the scene. There we are, sound asleep, kiddos tucked in…
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