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Synod Aims to Bring Bible to Daily Life

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Study on Word of God Considered a Universal Need
The upcoming Synod of Bishops on Scripture reflects a need for Catholics to live and breathe the richness of the Bible, said the secretary-general of the body.
Benedict XVI chose to dedicate the Oct. 5-26, 2008, synod to “The Word of God in the Life and Mission of [...]

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Friends Tap Talents of the Disabled

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A Sant’Egidio Group Exhibits Artistry of the Handicapped
The handicapped need to know that they are not condemned to a life alone but can contribute to change the world, says Stefano Capparucci, a member of the Catholic lay Community of Sant’Egidio.
Capparucci was describing the philosophy behind the Friends Movement of the community that works to find [...]

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Cardinal Dziwisz: John Paul II Lived Like a Saint

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Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz said working with Pope John Paul II was a tremendous grace, because the Pontiff lived like a saint. The cardinal, who is now archbishop of Krakow, and author George Weigel both received an honorary doctorate from the University Abat Oliba CEU in Barcelona on Wednesday.
At a press conference before the ceremony, both [...]

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Papal Address to Focolare Families

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Here is a Vatican translation of Benedict XVI’s Nov. 3 address to the New Families Movement of the lay Catholic Focalare Movement.
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ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI TO MEMBERS OF “THE NEW FAMILIES MOVEMENT”
Clementine Hall Saturday, 3 November 2007Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Welcome and thank you for coming to visit me. You come from [...]

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Stat Crux Dum Volvitur Orbis

November 15, 2007 | 1 Comment

The translation from the English version of Pope John Paul IIs book “Crossing the Threshold of Hope is “The Cross remains constant while the world turns”.
Another translation I have read:
“The Cross stands firm while the world turns.”
“The Cross is steady while the world turns”
“The Cross Stands While the World Turns”

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