Dec

20

Saint of the Day - Saint Dominic of Silos

December 20, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Saint Dominic of Silos (1073)
He was first a shepherd. He later became a priest and lived as a hermit under the Rule of Saint Benedict. He was appointed Abbot of Saint Sebastian’s at Silos in Spain. He miraculously delivered more than three hundred prisoners taken by the Mohammedans shortly after his death. It was because […]

Dec

20

Pre-Christmas Reflection

December 20, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Many Think That God Is a Stranger
VATICAN CITY, DEC. 20, 2006 - Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave at today’s general audience, held in Paul VI Hall. The Pope delivered a reflection on the meaning of Christmas.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters!
“The Lord is at hand: come let us adore him!” […]

Dec

20

First Noel

December 20, 2006 | Leave a Comment

PAX!
With the prayer of St Ignatius of Loyola, I hope that with the all
materialization of Christmas feast we will try to achieve the spirit
of the first Noel, the first Christmas. It is a great mystery of
which we gain confidence to the whole year and especially the
paschal mystery. 
Lord, thank You for Your presence and healing. Truly […]