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The “M” Word

May 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

During a science lesson, a second-grade teacher demonstrated how a magnet can pick up metal objects such as nails and screws.
Afterward, she said, “My name begins with the letter ‘m.’ I pick up things with my power. What am I”
A boy quickly answered, “You’re a mother!”

May

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Minneapolis Archbishop Flynn Retires

May 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Archbishop Harry J. Flynn from the leadership of the St. Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese. Coadjutor Archbishop John Neinstedt succeeds him.Archbishop Flynn, who turns 75 today, led the archdiocese since 1995.
Archbishop Neinstedt, 61, was made coadjutor of the archdiocese in April 2007. He was born in Detroit and ordained priest for that [...]

May

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Plenary Academy Social Sciences: Pursuing Common Good

May 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

  In the Holy See Press Office at midday today, a press conference was held to present the 14th plenary session of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, which is to take place in the Vatican from 2 to 6 May on the theme: “Pursuing the common good: how solidarity and subsidiarity can work together”.
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May

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Cuban Church Called to Offer the Only True Hope: Christ

May 2, 2008 | 1 Comment

  This morning in the Vatican, Benedict XVI received prelates from the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba, who have recently completed their quinquennial “ad limina” visit.
  The Holy Father began his address to the bishops by underlining “the vitality of the Church in Cuba, as well as its unity and its commitment to Jesus [...]

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Novena of the Holy Spirit Day One

May 2, 2008 | 1 Comment

Prayer of St. Maximilian Kolbe

O my God, my only happiness—how can I come to know you more perfectly? I see your creatures and I am enchanted; I give thanks and I love you, but these do not suffice for me, as you know so well; but I do not see or hear you. I desire [...]

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