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Ireland: Lasting Peace Built on Forgiveness, Reconciliation

September 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Septemper 15th, Benedict XVI received the Letters of Credence of Noel Fahey, the new ambassador of Ireland to the Holy See.
Speaking English, the Pope began his address to the diplomat by recalling how “for over 1600 years Christianity has shaped the cultural, moral and spiritual identity of the Irish people, … and it remains as [...]

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17

If There Is One Who Seeks After

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In the silence of the stillness of the Night office last night one of the verses of the psalms was this;
” God looks down from Heaven upon us all,
to see if there is any who is wise,
if there is one who seeks after God.”
In that one verse Brother Francis your long and sometimes painful journey [...]

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17

Pope: Contemplatives Offer a Precious Service

September 17, 2007 | 1 Comment

Says God Will Continue to Send Them Vocations
Benedict XVI told a community of women religious consecrated to prayer that even if the world does not speak of them, their lives are essential for the Church and society.
Saturday morning at the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo, the Pope received the Poor Clares of the Immaculate [...]

Sep

17

Pontiff Defends Church’s Role in Society

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Lauds Dialogue With Irish Government
Benedict XVI believes that the Church has an ethical contribution to make in a pluralistic democratic society.
The Pope gave his support Saturday to the “structured dialogue” between the Church and the government of Ireland in an address delievered to Noel Fahey, Irish ambassador to the Holy See, when Fahey presented his [...]

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Divine Diplomacy

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Religion’s Role in International Society
By Father John Flynn, L.C.
Amid the clatter of popular books attacking religion, one of the more frequent accusations made is that faith is guilty of fomenting political conflict. Clearly, it can’t be denied that religion is sometimes a factor in provoking dissension. On the other hand, it can also be powerful [...]

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