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22

On War

July 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today before reciting the midday Angelus in the Piazza Calvi of Lorenzago di Cadore, near the spot where the Pope is vacationing in northern Italy.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters!
In these days of rest that, thanks be to God, I am passing here in Cadore, [...]

Jul

22

Insights and Spirituality of the Carthusians

July 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Just a couple of writings that express Christian spirituality in such beautiful ways:
“We are told that gentleness is the summing-up of all the Christian
virtues: it consists, above all, of patience and kindness; of respect
and love for souls, indeed for all animate being, since one who is
gentle is gentle towards all living things. And this, because [...]

Jul

22

Saint Mary Magdalene

July 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Mary Magdalene was from Magdala near the Sea of Galilee. Some people identify her as a well-known sinner when she first saw Our Lord. It seems that she was very beautiful and very proud. But after she met Jesus, she felt great sorrow for her evil life. When Jesus went to supper at the home [...]

Jul

22

Ave Verum Corpus

July 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Latin:
Ave verum corpus, natum
De Maria Virgine,
Vere passum, immolatum
In cruce pro homine,
Cujus latus perforatum
Unda fluxit et sanguine,
Esto nobis praegustatum
In mortis examine.
English:
Hail the true body, born
of the Virgin Mary:
You who truly suffered and were sacrificed
on the cross for the sake of man.
From whose pierced flank
flowed water and blood:
Be a foretaste for us
in the trial of death.
Listen to [...]