Oct

27

A Call to Stewardship

October 27, 2006 | Leave a Comment

GOD MADE MAN THE STEWARD OF CREATION
Pope John Paul II
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24 January 2001
Today there is an urgent need for ‘ecological conversion’ to protect not only the natural environment by also the human quality of life
The effort to prevent ecological catastrophe was the subject of the Holy Father’s catechesis at the General Audience of Wednesday, 17 […]

Oct

26

Ecological Conversion

October 26, 2006 | Leave a Comment

NEW YORK, OCT. 26, 2006 - The Holy See stated at the United Nations that an “ecological conversion” is necessary so that sustainable development can take place.
“If we wish to make sustainable development a rooted, long-term reality, we must create a truly sustainable economy,” said the papal representative.
“Even in the context of its fast transition […]

Oct

21

In Defense of Marriage

October 21, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Bishop Tartaglia’s Homily at Red Mass
EDINBURGH, Scotland, OCT. 21, 2006.- Legislative measures in Scotland and elsewhere have jeopardized family life, according to Bishop Philip Tartaglia.
The 55-year-old bishop of Paisley defended marriage and family in this homily to members of the legal profession during the annual Red Mass on Oct. 8 in St. Mary’s Cathedral.
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Oct

13

Silencing of the Messengers

October 13, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Silencing of the Messengers:

Father Fuentes (1959 - 1965)
Interview with Sister Lucy
        On December 26, 1957 Father Augustin Fuentes, who was preparing to become the postulator of the causes for beatification of Francisco and Jacinta Marto, met with Sister Lucy at her convent in Coimbra, Portugal. Here, he was able to converse with the Fatima seer […]

Oct

7

Preciousness of Silence

October 7, 2006 | Leave a Comment

“But Jesus was silent.” Mt 26:63
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The Silence is Meekness.
When you do not defend yourself against offenses;
When you do not claim your rights;
When you let God defend you;
The Silence is Meekness.
The Silence is Mercy.
When you do not reveal the faults of your brothers to others;
When you readily forgive without inquiring into the past;
When you do not […]

Oct

6

Theology thru Silence and Contemplation

October 6, 2006 | Leave a Comment

VATICAN CITY, OCT 6, 2006 (VIS) - This morning in the Redemptoris Mater Chapel, in the Vatican, the Holy Father concelebrated mass with the participants of the International Theological Commission.
In this homily, the Pope mentioned the figure of Saint Bruno, whose feast day is celebrated today and whose mission was characterized by “silence and contemplation […]

Oct

6

Papal Message Calls Mary Teacher of the Faith

October 6, 2006 | Leave a Comment

The ZENIT organization reported from VATICAN CITY, OCT. 2, 2006 that when it comes to teaching others about Christ, Mary’s example is one to follow, says Benedict XVI.
In a message sent on his behalf by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secretary of state, to the Latin American Meeting on Marian Pastoral Care, the Pope underlined the […]

Oct

6

Theology thru Silence and Contemplation

October 6, 2006 | Leave a Comment

THEOLOGIANS MISSION THROUGH SILENCE AND CONTEMPLATION
This morning in the Redemptoris Mater Chapel, in the Vatican, the Holy Father concelebrated mass with the participants of the International Theological Commission.
In this homily, the Pope mentioned the figure of Saint
Bruno, whose feast day is celebrated today and whose
mission was characterized by “silence and contemplation
(̷ ;) which allow us to […]

Oct

6

Father Cantalamessa on Marriage

October 6, 2006 | 1 Comment

Here is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on the readings from this Sunday’s liturgy.
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The Two Shall Become One Flesh
Genesis 2:18-24; Hebrews 2:9-11; Mark 10:2-16
The topic of this 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time is marriage. The first reading (Genesis 2:18-24) begins with the well-known words: […]

Oct

5

The Heart of St. John Marie Baptiste Vianney will be in New York and Boston

October 5, 2006 | Leave a Comment

The heart of a revered 19th-century clergyman is being brought to New York and Boston from its resting place in Ars, France, in hopes that veneration of the relic will inspire more men to join the depleted ranks of the Roman Catholic priesthood.
St. John Marie Baptiste Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests, died in […]

Oct

2

The Freeing Up of the Roman Rite is Imminent

October 2, 2006 | Leave a Comment

As it had been already anticipated months ago by the Archivum Liturgicum, in a few weeks the Holy Father will promulgate the document freeing up of the Roman Liturgy. Numerous informed sources had confirmed the date of publication of the decree as November. As far as we know, the content of the document would deal […]

Oct

1

October : Month of the Rosary

October 1, 2006 | Leave a Comment

May we all draw closer to Jesus and Mary by praying the Rosary more devoutly and faithfully. 
Our Lady of Fatima provided us with Heaven’s answer to obtain true peace in the world: the daily recitation of the Holy Rosary. In our days, the daily recitation of the rosary is not an option. It is the answer […]