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Benedict XVI Reflects on God’s Paychecks

September 21, 2008 | 1 Comment

Being able to work for the Lord is itself an inestimable reward, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope affirmed this today before praying the midday Angelus with crowds gathered at the summer papal residence south of Rome.
Referring to the parable from Matthew’s Gospel read in today’s Mass, the Holy Father noted how the denarius offered to the [...]

Sep

21

Pope: Despite Strained Economy, Remember the Poor

September 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI is urging leaders to fight against extreme poverty, even if it means greater sacrifice as many countries face economic difficulties.
The Pope made this appeal today after he prayed the midday Angelus with crowds gathered at the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo.
“This Thursday, Sept. 25, there will be a high level meeting, in [...]

Sep

21

Pontiff Urges Solidarity After Hurricanes

September 21, 2008 | 1 Comment

Benedict XVI says that God desires solidarity and fraternity to prevail in areas affected by hurricanes.
The Pope affirmed this today after he prayed the midday Angelus with crowds gathered at the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo.
“In recent weeks Caribbean countries — Haiti, Cuba and the Dominican Republic in particular — and the southern United [...]

Sep

21

Mass Is Medicine for Unforgiving Souls, Says Pope

September 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

For apologies that are hard to accept and people that are hard to forgive, the Mass is the key to opening our souls to reconciliation, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope said this today when he celebrated a Mass and dedicated the altar at the Cathedral of Albano, near the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo.
“How can [...]

Sep

21

France Called a Hope for the Church

September 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The eldest daughter of the Church is a source of hope, says a Vatican spokesman, who affirmed that particularly the youth of France give the Church reason to look forward to the future.
Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press office, spoke of France and Benedict XVI’s trip there last week on the most [...]

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