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,
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True Christian Tolerance
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For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples (Is. 56: 7).
In any given region or country, a common language...
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The Weakest Possible Argument?
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