Homily For December 12 2024 Catholic. In 1999, pope john paul ii, in his homily given during the solemn mass at the basilica of our lady of guadalupe, his third visit to the sanctuary, declared the date. We give thanks today to our lord for so many gifts we received each.
Below is the full text of pope francis’ homily for the solemnity of the nativity of the lord, delivered dec. In the darkness, a light shines.