Chilling rain and the "City of Lights" completely locked down due to high profile guests did not stop the crowds from arriving as close to Notre Dame Cathedral as possible for its inaugural Mass celebrated 8 December.
Chilling rain and the "City of Lights" completely locked down due to high profile guests did not stop the crowds from arriving as close to Notre Dame Cathedral as possible for its inaugural Mass celebrated 8 December.
Five years after Parisians lined the streets of their city, wiping their tears as Notre Dame Cathedral burned, the faithful will have their jewel back as it victoriously reopens 7 and 8 December, the second weekend of Advent.
Sudanese Catholic Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille Kuku Andali of El Obeid 2 December described having survived execution in his country, where he has remained with the faithful amid a deadly war between the Sudan Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
In December, we begin to think about Christmas, although shopping centres begin a marketing campaign as early as October. Preparation is not about focussing on presents to be purchased and food to be made, but a time to prepare our hearts for the Word of God.
Whether he intends it or not, his actions mirror the example of Christ—offering guidance and support to others in the hope they might achieve something greater.
The Aussie Camino, tracing St Mary MacKillop's path, highlights pilgrimage as both an external journey and an inner spiritual transformation towards God.