May

24

Novena in Honor of Saint Mariana de Jesús – Day 8

May 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Act of Contrition
PRAYER:   My Sweet Jesus, as You rested among the lilies in your celestial garden, You turned Your eyes from Eternity to the most fragrant Lily of Quito.  From the moment of her creation, you provided her with all of the sweet blessings that you bestow upon souls which are to be placed [...]

May

24

Day of Prayer for the Church in China

May 24, 2008 | 1 Comment

“Virgin Most Holy, Mother of the Incarnate Word and our Mother,
venerated in the Shrine of Sheshan under the title ‘Help of Christians’,
the entire Church in China looks to you with devout affection.
We come before you today to implore your protection.
Look upon the People of God and, with a mother’s care, guide them
along the paths of [...]

May

24

Benedict XVI, As Seen Up Close

May 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Vatican Officials Give Insider’s Look
By Marta Lago
If you want to understand Joseph Ratzinger, the man and the Pope, the starting point is the love of God, affirmed a cardinal who has worked closely with him.
Cardinal José Saraiva Martins, prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes, gave an inside look at the personality of Benedict XVI [...]