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Benedict XVI Laments Growing World Tensions

August 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Recent tensions on the international scene are a cause for lively concern, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope affirmed this today after he prayed the midday Angelus with crowds gathered at the summer papal residence at Castel Gandolfo.
The Holy Father did not refer to any particular conflicts, but seemed to allude to tensions between Russia and the [...]

Aug

24

On the Pope’s Mission

August 24, 2008 | 1 Comment

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today before reciting the midday Angelus with several thousand people gathered in the courtyard of the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters!
This Sunday’s liturgy addresses the twofold question that Jesus one day posed to his disciples, to us Christians, and [...]

Aug

24

An Alternative American Culture II

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In this issue, we continue the thoughts we began in «Ad Rem» N° 81. Originally, I thought I could put down some worthwhile considerations on this topic in two editions of the Ad Rem, but I find that there is too much to say for that. Or, rather, I hope to avoid being too lengthy [...]

Aug

24

Who Do You Say I Am?

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Gospel Commentary for 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
By Father Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap
There is a practice in today’s culture and society that can help us toward understanding this Sunday’s Gospel: opinion polls.
These are conducted everywhere, especially in the political and commercial spheres. One day Jesus also wanted to do an opinion poll, but, as we [...]

Aug

24

Bishop Anthony Basil Taylor’s Homily

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Homily for 21st Sunday Year A, delivered at All Saints Church in Mount Ida, AR and Our Lady of Fatima in Benton, AR
If you’re like me, you have a bunch of keys. In my pocket I have my car keys and the keys to my house and my office. At home I have a key [...]

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