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Dreams Can Come True, Pope Affirms

September 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Tells Youth Christ Will Fulfill Their Aspirations
Yesterday in Loreto Pope Benedict XVI told young people not to be afraid to dream, since the Spirit of God is the one who places great aspirations in their hearts.
This is the message the Pope left Saturday evening to the half-million young people gathered in Loreto. The encounter was part of […]

Sep

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Saint Gregory the Great

September 3, 2007 | 2 Comments

St. Gregory was born in 540 in Rome. His father was a senator. His mother is a saint, St. Celia. Gregory studied philosophy and while still young, became governor of Rome. When his father died, Gregory turned his large house into a monastery. For several years he lived as a good and holy monk. Then […]

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Before Prayer by Denys the Carthusian

September 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment

From the book, Ancient Devotions To The Sacred Heart, is this
before prayer petition written by Denys the Carthusian*
“O Lord Jesus Christ, in union with the praises Thou hast offered to
God from all eternity, I desire now to offer up these praises and
prayers, beseeching Thee through Thine infinite mercy, to give me a
contrite and devout heart, […]

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