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Crucifix with Skull and Crossbones

April 1, 2007 | 1 Comment

Many of the early Christians understood the significance of the site of the Cross — Golgotha is a hill on Mt. Moria, the site of Abraham’s trial where he was to sacrifice Issac. Moreover, Jewish tradition taught that God chose this site because it is where Adam was buried. This tradition probably reflects St. Paul’s […]

Apr

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Saint of the Day - Saint Hugh of Grenoble & Saint Theodora

April 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Saint Hugh of Grenoble (1132)
He was a Benedictine, and was for fifty-two years Bishop of Grenoble. He was made a bishop despite his humility in not wanting to be elevated to that dignity, and in spite of his efforts to retire and become a monk. He was one of the great supporters of Saint Gregory […]

Apr

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Love Is Life’s Purpose

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Love Is Life’s Purpose, Pope Says
Palm Sunday Homily Directed to Youth
The purpose of life does not consist in making money but in love and in truth, Benedict XVI explained during his Palm Sunday homily.
Addressing around 50,000 young people today, the Pope advised them “to not be satisfied with what everyone thinks, says and does. Be […]

Apr

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Cardinal Sodano to Be Papal Legate at Fatima

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Benedict XVI named Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College of Cardinals, as the pontifical legate to the celebrations marking the 90th anniversary of the Virgin Mary’s appearance at Fatima.
Mary’s apparitions to three shepherd children, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, began on May 13, 1917, and occurred five more times, the last on Oct. 13 of […]