May

9

From the Roman Martyrology for May 9

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At Bologna, blessed Nicholas Albergati, a Carthusian monk, bishop of that
city and Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church, renowned for his holiness and
for his missions on behalf of the Holy See; his body rests at Florence in
the Carthusian monastery.

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May

9

Pope Pius XII

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I have found an old broadcast that shows the first years of Eugenio Pacelli, Pope Pius XII. It is video borken into three parts. First part is his birth to the societs revolution (1876-1919). The second part takes us from his Nunciature in Germany to the enciclical: “We don;t have need.” (1920-1932). And the final […]

May

9

Saint of the Day - Saint Gregory Nazianzen

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Saint Gregory Nazianzen (389) is a Doctor of the Church and one of the greatest saints of the fourth century. He is called Nazianzen because he was bishop of a small town of that name in Cappadocia, in Asia Minor. His father and his mother are both listed in the calendar of the saints. He […]

May

9

American Named to Culture Commission

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Ohio-Born Benedictine Appointed Vice President
Benedict XVI named U.S.-born Benedictine Father Christopher Zielinski to the commission which oversees the protection of the Church’s artistic and cultural patrimony.
Father Zielinski was named vice president of the Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church and vice president of the Pontifical Commission for Sacred Archaeology.
Since 2003, he has […]

May

9

Northern Ireland Church Leaders Urge Prayer

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Four Christian leaders issued a statement asking for prayer as a new Northern Ireland government that unites historically opposing sides took control of the territory.
“On this historic day we express appreciation to all politicians who have taken courageous steps towards creating a society of stability and peace,” the religious leaders said.
Catholic Archbishop Sean Brady, Presbyterian […]

May

9

Pope to Women Religious: Be God’s Friends

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Receives Superiors-General in Audience
To be prophets in today’s world, women religious must cultivate an intimate friendship with God, Benedict XVI says.
The Pope said that on Monday in an audience with a group of superiors-general of women’s religious congregations, gathered in a plenary assembly that ends Thursday.
“The ‘prophet’ first listens and contemplates, then speaks, letting himself […]