'Blessed are the peacemakers' is theme of 2013 World Peace Day
Last Updated on Monday, 16 July 2012 10:55 16 July 2012 Hits: 14
VATICAN CITY — Threats to religious liberty and other basic rights, the global financial crisis and crises in politics and education signal a "worrying crisis of democracy," said a note from the Vatican announcing Pope Benedict XVI's choice of a theme for World Peace Day 2013.
In a message reflecting on the theme, "Blessed are the peacemakers," the pope will offer "an ethical reflection" on measures that the global community is considering or should adopt in response to the various crises afflicting many countries around the world, said a Vatican communique published July 16.
Announcing the theme for the Jan. 1 peace day, the Vatican said Pope Benedict's message -- which usually is released in December -- also would mark the 50th anniversary of Blessed John XXIII's encyclical, "Pacem in Terris" ("Peace on Earth").
Speaking about the encyclical in April, Pope Benedict said that while the world has changed significantly in the past 50 years, "Pope John's encyclical was and is a powerful summons to engage in that creative dialogue between the church and the world, between believers and nonbelievers, which the Second Vatican Council set out to promote."
The late pope's plea for peace, for respect for human dignity and freedom and, more basically, for respect for what is right and good, holds out "a message of hope to a world that is hungry for it, a message that can resonate with people of all beliefs and none, because its truth is accessible to all," Pope Benedict had said.
Announcing the 2013 peace day theme, the Vatican said Pope John's encyclical affirmed the essential place of human dignity and human freedom in the effort to build a peaceful society, dedicated to promoting the common good.
— Catholic News Service
Coverage of the Revised Roman Missal
-
Print Roman Missal special section herePrint a free special section from the Catholic News Herald that follows all the changes to the Mass. This special section is designed to
Despite a few 'rough spots,' Catholics adapt to new missal translation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Years of planning went into it, followed by catechesis over the past several months via workshops, classroom and video presentations, diocesan communiques, bishops' pastoral letters, parish bulletin inserts, and countless stories...Revised Roman Missal binds Catholics across a 2,000-year historyWASHINGTON, D.C. — When the third edition of the English-language version of the Roman Missal is implemented at Advent, it will mark the continuing evolution of the Eucharistic liturgy that began in the earliest days of the Church. The most recent...- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Discussing the Roman Missal changes
-
Louie Verrecchio: Preparing the way for the Roman Missal
When Pope Benedict XVI received a hardbound copy of the approved English translation of the Roman Missal from members of the Vox Clara Committee on April 28, 2010, he said, “Soon the fruits of your labors will be made available to English-speaking... -
Louie Verrecchio: The scoop on Holy MassA couple of weeks ago a family friend (we'll call him John) took me by surprise with an unexpected question, "Do you mind if I go to church with you on Sunday?" Mind? Are you kidding me, I thought. I was thrilled! Then came the next question; one that...
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Understanding the Mystery of the Mass
-
Father Matthew Buettner: The Mass: a 'pledge of future glory'
During the Mass, following Communion, the "Prayer After Communion" completes the Communion Rite. Following the Communion Rite is a decidedly short and simple conclusion to the Mass called the "Concluding Rite," consisting of relatively few parts. Ite,... -
Father Matthew Buettner: Holy Communion: Approaching the sacred banquet with humility and reverenceIn the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the drama of our redemption is unfolded in three movements during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: the Offertory, the Eucharistic Prayer and Holy Communion. The Communion Rite begins at the conclusion of the Eucharistic...
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
OUR SUNDAY VISITOR
