Aug

24

Saint Bartholomew

August 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment

“Bartholomew” was one of the first followers of Jesus. This apostle’s other name was Nathaniel. He came from Cana in Galilee. He became a disciple of Jesus when his friend Philip invited him to come and meet the Lord. Nathaniel received high praise from Jesus, who said, as soon as he saw him, “Here is [...]

Aug

24

Chinese Bishop Jia Arrested Again

August 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The underground Catholic bishop of Zheng Ding, in Hebei province, has been arrested again, reported a U.S.-based watchdog agency. The Cardinal Kung Foundation reported that Bishop Julius Jia Zhiguo, 73, was arrested today by the Chinese public security and religious bureau. Asia News reported that the Chinese authorities arrested Bishop Jia to prevent him from [...]

Aug

24

“An Invitation to Spend Our Life Wisely and With Foresight”

August 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here is a Vatican translation of Benedict XVI’s Aug. 12 address before praying the Angelus at Castel Gandolfo.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The Liturgy on this 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time prepares us in a certain way for the Solemnity of Mary’s Assumption into Heaven, which we will be celebrating on 15 August. Indeed, it [...]