Papal preacher devotes 2nd Advent sermon to ‘peace as a duty’

December 15, 2014

Father Raniero Cantalamessa, the Capuchin Franciscan friar who has served as preacher to the papal household since 1980, reflected on “peace as a duty” in his December 12 Advent sermon to the Pope and the members of the Roman Curia.

The sermon’s three sections were entitled “the peace of Jesus and that of Caesar Augustus,” “peace between religions,” and “think globally, act locally.”

 

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Further information:

• Second Advent homily by preacher of Pontifical Household (Vatican Radio)
• Papal preacher devotes Advent sermon to peace as God’s gift (CWN, 12/5)