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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

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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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Benedict XVI Welcomes Relics of St. Thérèse

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Benedict XVI expressed his joy at being able to pray before the relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, which are in Rome accompanied by pilgrims and the bishop from the saint’s home diocese.
At the end of today’s general audience, the Pope greeted the faithful from the French Diocese of Bayeux and Lisieux, and Bishop Pierre […]

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Saint Albert the Great

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This saint lived in the thirteenth century. He was born in a castle on the Danube River in Swabia (southwest Germany). Albert went to the University of Padua in Italy. There he decided to become a Dominican. His uncle tried to persuade him not to follow his religious vocation. Albert did anyway. He felt that […]