Aug

20

Saint Bernard

August 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Bernard was born in 1090 in Dijon, France. He and his six brothers and sisters received an excellent education. His heart was broken when his mother died. He was just seventeen. He might have let sadness get the best of him had it not been for his lively sister Humbeline. She cheered him up and [...]

Aug

20

On the Peace Christ Brought

August 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

“Not the Simple Absence of Conflict”
Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today before reciting the midday Angelus in the courtyard of the papal summer residence at Castle Gandolfo.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters!
There is an expression of Jesus’ in this Sunday’s Gospel that always draws our attention and which needs to [...]

Aug

20

British Bishop Leaves Amnesty International

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Says It Is “Very Difficult” for Catholics to Remain Members
Bishop Michael Evans of East Anglia announced that he has joined other Catholics in withdrawing his membership of Amnesty International, due to their new policy in support of abortion.
In a statement published on the Diocese of East Anglia’s Web site, Bishop Evans cited an Amnesty International [...]

Aug

20

Father Cantalamessa on Division

August 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on the readings from today’s liturgy.
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I have come to bring division to the earth
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10; Hebrews 12:1-4; Luke 12:49-57
This Sunday’s Gospel reading contains some of the most provocative words ever spoken by [...]