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–Prayers to the Sacred Heart–

June 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment

PRAYER FOR PERSEVERANCE

O SACRED Heart of Jesus, living and life-giving fountain of eternal life, infinite treasure of the Divinity, and glowing furnace of love, Thou art my refuge and my sanctuary. O adorable and glorious Savior, consume my heart with that burning fire that ever inflames Thy Heart.
Pour down on my soul those graces [...]

Jun

15

Father Cantalamessa on the Pearl of Great Price

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Pontifical Household Preacher Comments on Sunday’s Readings
Here is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on the readings from this Sunday’s liturgy. Translation by Zenit.org
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A Woman Came With an Alabaster Flask of Ointment
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2 Samuel 12:7-10,13; Galatians 2:16,19-21; Luke 7:36-8:3
There are some Gospel [...]

Jun

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Globalized World Needs the Gospel, Says Pope

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Marks 25th Anniversary of Culture Council
In an age of globalization, it is urgent that the Gospel becomes leaven for culture, says Benedict XVI.
This is the message the Pope issued today in a meeting with Cardinal Paul Poupard, president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, and other dicastery officials and members. The council is celebrating the [...]

Jun

15

Alexy II Favors Ecumenical Ties

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Says Orthodox-Catholic Partnership Is Important
Expanding cooperation between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church will have significant implications for the future of Europe, according to Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia.
The Orthodox leader said this Thursday at a meeting in Moscow with Cardinal Peter Erdo, president of the Council of Episcopal [...]

Jun

15

Church Raised Status of Women, Says Prelate

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Bishop Wenski Speaks Against Chauvinism
Christianity, far from being anti-woman, raised the dignity of women wherever it took root, said Bishop Thomas Wenski.
Bishop Wenksi of Orlando wrote in June in his monthly Bishop’s Column that Christianity has been a positive force for the promotion of female dignity rather than harboring an anti-woman bias, as “proponents of [...]

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