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Benedict XVI’s Prayer Intentions for August

July 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Pope Benedict XVI’s general prayer intention for August is: “That all those who are going through moments of inner difficulty and trial may find in Christ the light and support which leads them to discover authentic happiness.”
  His mission intention is: “That the Church in China may bear witness to ever greater inner cohesion and [...]

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Saint Ignatius of Loyola

July 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment

This famous founder of the Jesuits was born in 1491. He was from a Spanish noble family. As a boy, he was sent to be a page at the royal court. There he lived on the desire to someday become a great soldier and marry a beautiful lady. Later, he did, indeed, win honor for [...]

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Pope Appeals for Release of Hostages in Afghanistan

July 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

(VIS) – Following today’s Angelus at Castelgandolfo, the Pope made an appeal for the liberation of 22 Korean hostages held in Afghanistan since July 19.
  “There is a growing practice among armed groups to use innocent people to achieve their own particular ends. This is a serious violation of human dignity that contrasts with all [...]

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Pontifical Acts

July 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The Holy Father:
 - Accepted the resignation from the office of almoner of His Holiness, presented by Archbishop Oscar Rizzato, upon having reached the age limit.
 - Appointed Archbishop Felix del Blanco Prieto, apostolic nuncio to Malta and to Libya, as almoner of His Holiness.
 - Appointed Fr. Bernabe de Jesus Sagastume Lemus O.F.M. Cap., provincial vice-minister of [...]

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Saint Peter Chrysologus

July 30, 2007 | 1 Comment

Peter was born in the small town of Imola, Italy. He lived in the fifth century. Bishop Cornelius of Imola educated him and ordained him a deacon. Even as a boy, Peter understood that a person is truly great only if he can control his passions and put on the spirit of Christ.
When the archbishop [...]

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