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Circular Letter of the Archdiocese of Windhoek

KM 357 /08/ 2024 | August - December 2024
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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11

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Bishop of Austin decries ICE shooting as federal officials say man fled arrest

Bishop Garcia asked for prayers for the man who was shot and “all who have been involved,” asking for government authorities to be “transparent and honest about what occurred.” [...]

Notre Dame theologian John Cavadini to receive 2026 Ratzinger Prize

Pope Leo XIV will present the award to Cavadini at the Vatican on Dec. 19. [...]

Pope Leo XIV, in France, will bring Catholic social teaching to a secular Europe

During his Sept. 25–28 visit to Paris, Lourdes, and Metz, Leo’s approach to sharing the Catholic Church’s teaching on political and social issues will be highly watched. [...]

Fragments of medieval Gospel of St. Mark-turned-relic reunited after 7 centuries

The exhibition, “The Gospel of Mark: Seven Centuries. Three Fragments. One European Story,” has made it possible to view the original sixth-century manuscripts once venerated as relics. [...]

Thousands join Germany’s March for Life as activists attack pro-life stand

Counterdemonstrators threw paint at a pro-life information stall as Germany's March for Life filled the streets of two cities for the fourth year running. [...]

Middle East & African News
Bishop of Austin decries ICE shooting as federal officials say man fled arrest

Bishop Garcia asked for prayers for the man who was shot and “all who have been involved,” asking for government authorities to be “transparent and honest about what occurred.” [...]

Notre Dame theologian John Cavadini to receive 2026 Ratzinger Prize

Pope Leo XIV will present the award to Cavadini at the Vatican on Dec. 19. [...]

Pope Leo XIV, in France, will bring Catholic social teaching to a secular Europe

During his Sept. 25–28 visit to Paris, Lourdes, and Metz, Leo’s approach to sharing the Catholic Church’s teaching on political and social issues will be highly watched. [...]

Fragments of medieval Gospel of St. Mark-turned-relic reunited after 7 centuries

The exhibition, “The Gospel of Mark: Seven Centuries. Three Fragments. One European Story,” has made it possible to view the original sixth-century manuscripts once venerated as relics. [...]

Thousands join Germany’s March for Life as activists attack pro-life stand

Counterdemonstrators threw paint at a pro-life information stall as Germany's March for Life filled the streets of two cities for the fourth year running. [...]

Your Daily Dose

Prayer of the Day

Father, for the strength you have given me I thank you. For the health you have blessed me with, I thank you. For the women who are going through breast cancer and their families I ask you to strengthen and to heal as you see fit. Lord we know you want us to be in good health and to prosper. Lord use us to do the work you have for us to do. For we know time is getting short on this earth. Lord be with every woman who is sick and encourage them as only you can. I know ... [...]

Saint of the Day
Bishop of Austin decries ICE shooting as federal officials say man fled arrest

Bishop Garcia asked for prayers for the man who was shot and “all who have been involved,” asking for government authorities to be “transparent and honest about what occurred.” [...]

Daily Readings

Reading 1: Galatians 2:19-20, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 127:1-5, Gospel: Matthew 16:24-27 [...]