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25

On Mary’s Glorification

August 25, 2007 | 1 Comment

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
BENEDICT XVI
ANGELUS
Papal Summer Residence, Castel Gandolfo
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Today, we are celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is an ancient feast deeply rooted in Sacred Scripture: indeed, it presents the Virgin Mary closely united to her divine Son [...]

Aug

25

Father Cantalamessa on the Narrow Gate

August 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on the readings from this Sunday’s liturgy.
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Enter Through the Narrow Gate
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 66:18-21; Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13; Luke 13:22-30
There is a question that has always nagged believers: Will there be many or few people saved? [...]

Aug

25

South African Prelates Grim on Abortion Bill

August 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The right to life is an inalienable and constitutive element of civil society and its laws, according to the secretary-general of the Southern African Bishops’ Conference. Father Vincent Brennan said this in a statement issued today that responds to the proposed legislation that would amend South Africa’s 1996 act legalizing abortion. The bill exempts maternity [...]

Aug

25

Saint Louis of France

August 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Louis was born on April 25, 1214. His father was King Louis VIII of France and his mother was Queen Blanche. The story is told that when Prince Louis was small, his mother hugged him tightly. She said, “I love you, my dear son, as much as a mother can love her child. But I [...]