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Orthodox Say Unity Must Be Priority

July 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Respond to Document on Nature of Church
The breach of Eucharistic communion between East and West is a common tragedy, and the quest for unity should be of equal importance to both, said Bishop Hilarion.
The orthodox bishop of Vienna and Austria, and the representative of the Russian Orthodox Church to the European Institutions, spoke with ZENIT [...]

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German Cardinal Hails “Summorum Pontificum”

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Affirms Pre- and Post-Council Continuity
The president of the German episcopal conference said that “Summorum Pontificum,” which expands the use of the 1962 missal, represents an important step for the Church.
Cardinal Karl Lehman said this during a press conference Saturday, the day Benedict XVI’s letter, issued “motu proprio,” was released.
The cardinal said he was “absolutely convinced [...]

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Iraq – Kidnapped Christians Released

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 Four Chaldean Christians kidnapped a week ago are now free. The four hostages, all related to each other, were abducted July 4 about 100 kilometers (60 miles) south of Kirkuk, after escaping the Dora neighborhood where they had been receiving death threats, Asia News reported. Traveling to their home village in Iraqi Kurdistan, the group [...]

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Nine-Day Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Day 4

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When you gave us, Gracious Lady, the Scapular as our Habit, you called us to be not only servants, but also your own children. We ask you to gain for us from your Son the grace to live as your children in joy, peace and love. (pause and mention petitions)
Our Father, Hail Mary and [...]

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Saint Benedict

July 11, 2007 | 1 Comment

St. Benedict was born in 480. He was from a rich Italian family. His life was full of adventure and wonderful deeds. As a boy, he was sent to Rome to study in the public schools. When he was a young man, he became disgusted with the corrupt lifestyle of pagan Rome. Benedict left the [...]