Christmas Urbi et Orbi
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O Mary, Conceived Without Sin
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Preparing for Christmas
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Paul VI Hall
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
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The Fourth Sunday of Advent: With Haste, Let Us Meet the Lord!
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Canisius the Indefatigable
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The Lord your God, is in your midst…He will renew you in His love (Zeph. 3:17). ⧾
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