Jun

30

View of Hermit Vocation

June 30, 2007 | 1 Comment

Archbishop Bohan said the vocation to a life of a hermit is something that is not seen very often in modern times. “It has a very important place in the life of the Church. It is a blessing for the diocese to have someone whose life is devoted to praying for our church and the [...]

Jun

30

Pope’s Letter to Chinese Catholics

June 30, 2007 | 5 Comments

LETTER OF THE HOLY FATHER POPE BENEDICT XVI TO THE BISHOPS, PRIESTS,
CONSECRATED PERSONS
AND LAY FAITHFUL
OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
IN THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Greeting
1. Dear Brother Bishops, dear priests, consecrated persons and all the faithful of the Catholic Church in China: ”We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for [...]

Jun

30

First Martyrs of the Church of Rome

June 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The people we honor today had one thing in common: they gave up their lives for Christ. They were martyred because they were followers of the Lord Jesus. By the year 64, Emperor Nero’s human rights violations had reached proportions beyond description. When a fire broke out in Rome on July 16, it was commonly [...]

Jun

30

Novena to Saint Gerard – Day 6

June 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Saint Gerard, most perfect imitator of Jesus Christ our Redeemer, do thou whose greatest glory was to be humble and lowly, obtain that I too, knowing my littleness in God’s sight, may be found worthy to enter the kingdom that is promised to the humble and lowly of heart.
Say nine Hail Mary’s
V. Pray for us, [...]