Nov
15
The Age of the Woman
November 15, 2008 | 3 Comments
Gospel Commentary for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
By Father Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap
This Sunday’s Gospel is the parable of the talents. Unfortunately, in the past the meaning of this parable has been habitually distorted, or at least very much reduced.
Hearing talk of talents we immediately think of natural gifts of intelligence, beauty, strength, artistic [...]
Nov
15
Vatican Statues Turn Blue for Diabetes
November 15, 2008 | 1 Comment
Two statues in St. Peter’s Square will be illuminated with blue lights Friday night to mark World Diabetes Day.
This the first time Vatican City is participating in the world day by illuminating the statues of Sts. Peter and Paul with blue lights, reports L’Osservatore Romano.
World Diabetes Day, initiated in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation [...]



