Sep

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Witnesses to God’s Love Which Opposes Despair

September 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment

This evening, having bid farewell to the Benedictine community of the Austrian Shrine of Mariazell, the Pope travelled to the basilica where he presided at the celebration of Second Vespers with priests, religious, deacons and seminarians. During the celebration, the Holy Father pronounced a homily.
  “The Lord calls priests, religious and lay people to go [...]

Sep

9

Quarr Benedictine Abbey, England

September 9, 2007 | 1 Comment

‘Quarr Abbey which is a Roman Catholic monastery: the home of Benedictine monks. The community at Quarr seek to live a life centred on the worship of God, work and prayer and fellowship. Several times a day the monks gather together to pray the psalms, listen to the Word of God and celebrate Holy Mass [...]

Sep

9

Heart Attracts Heart

September 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment

“I will draw them with the cords of Adam, with bands of love.” (Hosea 11: 4)
“Videte manus meas et pedes (St. Luke 24: 39). . . et latus (St. John 24: 39) –See my hands and feet. . . and side,” adds St. John the Apostle. But why speak of this Wound in His Side, [...]

Sep

9

Saint Peter Claver

September 9, 2007 | 1 Comment

This Spanish priest of the Society of Jesus was born in 1580. He is known as the “apostle of the slaves.” While he was still studying to become a Jesuit, he felt a burning desire to go to South America as a missionary. He volunteered and was sent to the seaport of Cartagena. There great [...]