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Theology thru Silence and Contemplation

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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 [...]

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Papal Message Calls Mary Teacher of the Faith

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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 [...]

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Theology thru Silence and Contemplation

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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: [...]