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\u201cO sweet Child of Bethlehem, grant that we may share with all our
\nhearts in this profound mystery of Christmas. Put into the hearts of
\nmen this peace for which they sometime seek so desperately and
\nwhich you alone can give to them. Help them to know one another
\nbetter, and to live as brothers, children of the same Father.
\nReveal to them also your beauty, holiness, and purity. Awaken in
\ntheir hearts love and gratitude for your infinite goodness. Join them
\nall together in your love. And give us your heavenly peace. Amen.\u201d<\/p>\n

by Pope St. John XXIII, from his Journal of a Soul<\/p>\n

Christmas Homily 2022 (Deacon Bullock)<\/a><\/p>\n

(Homily by Deacon Bullock)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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