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Papal Intention for January

January 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Apostleship of Prayer announced the general intention chosen by the Pope: “That the Church may strengthen her commitment to full visible unity in order to manifest in an ever growing degree her nature as community of love, in which is reflected the communion of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.”
The Holy Father […]

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Martyrs Give Victory to Love, Says Pope

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Notes That Motivation Is Divine Charity
Martyrs achieve the victory of love over hatred, Benedict XVI said on the feast of the first martyr, St. Stephen.
The Pope said this last Wednesday before praying the Angelus with those gathered in St. Peter’s Square. He began by recalling how Stephen “was stoned at the gates of Jerusalem and […]

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On the Holy Family

January 1, 2008 | 1 Comment

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered Sunday, the feast of the Holy Family, before reciting the midday Angelus with several thousand people gathered in St. Peter’s Square.* * *
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
Today we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family. Following the narration of the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, we […]

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Mary, Mother of God

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Remember on Christmas morning how we found our way to the stable? It may have been the stable on the mantle or under the Christmas tree or in our parish church. We gazed at the baby in the manger just like the shepherds had done so long ago. Jesus was there with Mary and Joseph. […]

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Ascension Catholic Community Ministry of Intercession for January

January 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

May the peace of the Lord Jesus be with you in this New Year. Please pray for the following intentions this month.
For the Pope’s intention that the church may strengthen her commitment to full unity in order to manifest ever more clearly her nature as a community of love in which is reflected the communion […]