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Cardinals’ Rite: More Than a Red Hat

November 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Biretta Symbolizes Readiness to Die for Faith
Benedict XVI will elevate 23 new cardinals Saturday, following a rite introduced in June 1991.The ceremony will start with a liturgical greeting, followed by the Pope’s reading of the formula of creation while solemnly proclaiming the names of the new cardinals.
The first of the new cardinals will then address […]

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Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and of Hearts

November 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Gospel Commentary for This Sunday
By Father Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM CapThe solemnity of Christ the King was instituted only recently. It was instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925 in response to the atheist and totalitarian political regimes that denied the rights of God and the Church. The climate in which the feast was born was, […]

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Behold This Heart Which Has So Much Loved Men

November 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I also have a heart as well as you.
Job 12: 3
In order to manifest more clearly His infinite love, Jesus has
opened to us His Heart. It is to make us understand that all He has
endured for us, He has endured just on account of the love with which
His Heart was filled. After showing to us […]

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Rites of the Consistory for the Creation of New Cardinals

November 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

  At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow, November 24, the Pope will hold an Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of 23 new cardinals.
  The consistory for the creation of new cardinals, according to the new rite introduced during the consistory of June 28, 1991, contains the following points:
  Following a liturgical greeting, the Pope reads the […]

Nov

23

Concert Aims to Defend Christmas

November 23, 2007 | 2 Comments

“Birth of Christ” Unites Protestants and Catholics
As Christmas celebrations seem more and more secularized, a concert premiering today attempts to focus on that “earth-shattering, awesome, tender moment” when God became man, said its executive producer.Raymond Arroyo, director of EWTNews and host of “The World Over,” was speaking of the world premiere of “The Birth of […]

Nov

23

As the World Turns

November 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The Roermond Carthusian Foundation is currently preparing an exhibition that is unique for the Netherlands to take place in the spring of 2008. Entitled `As the World Turns‘ – a reference to the motto of the Carthusian order – , this exhibition will be devoted to the importance of the Carthusian order for the Netherlands […]

Nov

23

Presentation of “Spe Salvi,” the Pope’s New Encyclical

November 23, 2007 | 4 Comments

The new Encyclical of Benedict XVI, “Spe salvi,” will be presented in the Holy See Press Office at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, November 30. The document will be presented by Cardinal Georges Marie Martin Cottier O.P., pro-theologian emeritus of the Pontifical Household, and by Cardinal Albert Vanhoye S.J., professor emeritus of New Testament exegesis at […]

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Benedict XVI to Sign 2nd Encyclical

November 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI will sign his second encyclical, dedicated to the theme of hope, this Nov. 30, confirmed his secretary of state, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone.  The cardinal confirmed the Pope’s plan today during the 4th world congress of the organizations dedicated to justice and peace, under way in Rome and focusing on the 40th anniversary of […]

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Blessed Miguel Augustin Pro

November 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Miguel Pro was born in Guadalupe, Mexico, in 1891. He was destined to become a martyr of the twentieth century. The Mexican government’s persecution of the Church began in 1910. Miguel joined the Jesuit novitiate in 1911. He was twenty years old, generous, courageous and lively. By 1914 the revolution had become severe. Jesuit novices […]

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Cardinal: Sacraments Key in Caring for Elderly

November 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Says Psychological Support Cannot Replace Spiritual Aid
Though providing psychological support to the elderly is important, nothing can replace the value of spiritual aid, and especially the benefit of the sacraments, said the president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry.Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragán made this affirmation when he concluded the 22nd international conference sponsored […]