Saint Juliana of Cornillon and the Institution of Corpus Christi
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
 Saint Juliana of Cornillon
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This morning too I would like to introduce a female figure to you....
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The Meaning of Christmas as Advent Draws to a Close
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Paul VI Audience Hall
Wednesday, 20 December 2006
The meaning of Christmas
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
"The Lord is close: come, let us adore him". With...
