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Saint Irenaeus

June 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Irenaeus was a Greek who was born between the years 120 and 140. He had the great privilege of being taught by St. Polycarp, who had been a disciple of St. John the Apostle. Irenaeus once told a friend: “I listened to St. Polycarp’s instructions very carefully. I wrote down his actions and his words, [...]

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Synod for Africa to Be Held in the Vatican in 2009

June 28, 2007 | 2 Comments

The Holy Father Benedict XVI has called the Second Special Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops. The event, which is due to be held in the Vatican from October 4 to 25, 2009, has as its theme: “The Church in Africa at the Service of Reconciliation, Justice and Peace. ‘You are the salt [...]

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Meeting Discusses “Motu Proprio” on Use John XXIII’s Missal

June 28, 2007 | 1 Comment

(VIS) – Given below is the text of a communique released today by the Holy See Press Office concerning Benedict XVI’s forthcoming “Motu Proprio” on the use of the Missal promulgated by Blessed John XXIII in 1962.
  “Yesterday afternoon in the Vatican, a meeting was held under the presidency of the Cardinal Secretary of State [...]

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Prayer for the Heart of a Child

June 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Holy Mary, Mother of God,
preserve in me the heart of a child,
pure and transparent as a spring.
Obtain for me a simple heart
That does not brood over sorrows;
A heart generous in giving itself,
Quick to feel compassion;
A faithful, generous heart
that forgets no favor
and holds no grudge.
Give me a humble, gentle heart
Loving without asking any return;
A great indomitable [...]

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Archbishop Foley to Lead Knights of Holy Sepulcher

June 28, 2007 | 1 Comment

Benedict XVI named Archbishop John Foley as pro-grand master of the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem.Archbishop Foley, 71, leaves his position as president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, where he has served for 23 years. He succeeds Cardinal Carlo Furno, 85, who presented his request for retirement for reasons of age.
John [...]

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