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On the Reality of Evil

August 31, 2008 | Leave a 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!
Today, too, the apostle Peter is in the foreground of the Gospel reading. But while last Sunday we admired [...]

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Californians Hoping to Define Marriage in November

August 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Citizens in California are campaigning in preparation for November, but not just regarding the presidential election. They are facing “Proposition 8,” to place a definition of marriage in the state constitution.
Coadjutor Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento and the other California prelates have joined their voices to an effort that is bringing together conservative Christians, Mormons, [...]

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Bishop Anthony Basil Taylor’s Homily

August 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

22nd Sunday Yr A 2008—Delivered at St. Mary Parish, Ponca City, OK
When I ask people why they made the choices they made in life, their answer often has to do with the desire to be happy. Once I get married, I’ll be happy–once I get that job or that raise, I’ll be happy. Such people [...]

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Papal Message Points to Road to Fulfillment

August 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

In a world where youth often find their heroes among athletes and TV personalities, a message sent on behalf of Benedict XVI suggests that it is time to ask what happiness really is.
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Pope’s secretary of state, considered the truth of happiness and fulfillment in a message sent on behalf of the [...]

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Prayer for help in Hurricane season

August 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Fr Francis sent this email to us with  the Litany to Our Lady of Prompt Succor.
We have just heard that Gustav is at Cat 4 with 150 mph winds! 
 

Dear Friends,
Pax et Bonum
 
Please pray that Our Lady of Prompt Succor will hear our cry. We must ask if we want relief and so We are tried [...]

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