FBP 677 - Christmas Peace

Fr. Bill's Podcast
Written By William Holtzinger

Episode 677 (19:17)

In this episode: Story of Fr. Joseph Mohr; Silent Night 200 year anniversary; The “Truce of 1914”, We all have struggles to have peace; Christ came to heal and save us; Each Christmas we notice who is missing or what suffering we have; Symbols of the season that help us; The sacrifices we make for love’s sake; Our special Christmas trees; Sacred music helps us find peace; Song: “Silent Night”

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William Holtzinger

I am a Catholic priest, ordained in 2000 for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.

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