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Prayer Is to Carry Christ in One’s Heart, Says Pope

November 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Presents Teachings of Bishop Afraates “the Wise”
Prayer for Christians is to carry Jesus in their hearts, which in turn invites the believers to take up a commitment of charity toward their brethren, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope concluded this during today’s general audience in which he presented the teachings of Bishop Afraates “the wise,” who lived […]

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Aphraates the Wise: Humility in the World

November 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment

  At his general audience this morning Benedict XVI turned his attention to Aphraates, known as “the Sage,” an important Christian figure from 4th century Syria. The audience, held in St. Peter’s Square, was attended by around 15,000 people.
  The Pope explained how Christian communities in Syria at that time were essentially part of “the […]

Nov

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Europarliament Condemns Persecution of Christians

November 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Vows to Make Aid Dependent on Respect for Freedom
The European Parliament joined its voice to that of many Church leaders who are condemning the persecution of Christians in several nations.
With a resolution passed Nov. 15, the Parliament asked governments to protect the rights of all citizens and combat acts of discrimination and intolerance. The Parliament […]

Nov

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Cardinal Bertone: World Is Not Lost to Anti-Life Ideology

November 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Concert Shows Solidarity With Suffering Children
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone addressed the suffering of children with the universal language of music — hosting a concert in solidarity with all young people who do not have the medical care they need.
The Pope’s secretary of state sponsored “La Luce Dei Bambini” (The Light of the Children) concert on Tuesday […]

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Teacher of Prayer

November 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Cassian’s teaching on the interplay of Bible, prayer, and experience is
the very heart of his monastic theology. It is from this heart that he
continues to nourish and to challenge those who find him to be a
spiritual guide. The centrality of Christ in both reading and praying
the Bible, the call to deeper awareness of the divine […]

Nov

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Presentation of Mary

November 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment

When she was only three years old, the Blessed Virgin Mary was taken to the Temple in Jerusalem by her parents, St. Joachim and St. Anne. (We celebrate their feast day on July 26.) Mary’s whole life was to belong to God. He had chosen her to be the Mother of his Son, Jesus. The […]