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Five minutes at the feet of Mary

December 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Come, my child, open thy heart to me for I am thy Mother, and want thee to tell me, one by one, thy hardships, thy sorrows, thy agonies; thy distresses that thou endures daily; these needs that disturb the peace of thy home.I know everything because my maternal eyes can see even the least desires [...]

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Sant’Egidio Hails New Jersey Death Penalty Vote

December 15, 2007 | 1 Comment

The lay Catholic Community of Sant’Egidio asked the city of Rome to light up the Colosseum when New Jersey’s governor signs into law a bill abolishing the death penalty in that state.The community lauded the New Jersey Assembly’s 44-36 vote today proposing to replace the death penalty with life imprisonment without parole. The vote followed [...]

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Father Cantalamessa’s 2nd Advent Sermon

December 15, 2007 | 1 Comment

John the Baptist: “More Than a Prophet”
Here is a translation of the second Advent sermon delivered today by Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, Pontifical Household preacher, in the presence of Benedict XVI and members of the Roman Curia in preparation for Christmas.* * *
Last time, basing myself on Hebrews 1:1-3, I attempted to sketch the image [...]

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Christmas Is About Christ, Benedict XVI Affirms

December 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment

In reflecting on the meaning of the Christmas tree, Benedict XVI affirmed that Christmas is a Christian holiday, and that its symbols make important references to the incarnation and birth of Christ.The Pope said this today upon receiving in audience a delegation from the autonomous Italian region of Trentino-Alto Adige/South Tyrol, led by the regional [...]