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Why “Yahweh” Isn’t Used in Catholic Liturgy

November 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

To understand the Vatican directive reiterating that the name of God revealed in the tetragrammaton YHWH is not to be pronounced in Catholic liturgy, it helps to know the history behind the Jewish tradition, says a biblical expert.
Father Michel Remaud, director of the Albert Decourtray Institute, a Christian institute of Jewish studies and Hebrew literature, [...]

Nov

21

Bishops Urged to Be Leaders in Charity

November 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Bishops must be careful not to delegate too much charity work to others, as it’s necessary that they take an active leadership role themselves, says the president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum.
Cardinal Paul Josef Cordes, president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, said this Thursday on Vatican Radio, after having returned from a trip [...]

Nov

21

Life and the Elections

November 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Interview With Legal Expert Clarke Forsythe
By Karna Swanson
While the economic crisis and war in Iraq were top priorities for voters in November’s elections, there is nothing to indicate that Americans are less pro-life than before, says a legal expert for Americans United for Life.
Clarke Forsythe, Senior Counsel with Americans United for Life (AUL), spoke with [...]

Nov

21

Will Spring Peek Through After US Election?

November 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Analyst Says There Are Signs Aplenty
By Elizabeth Lev
A rainy November morning seemed like a funny time to start talking about spring. But last weekend the Springtime for Faith foundation held its third annual summit here in Rome.
Inspired by Pope John Paul II’s words, “The Spirit will truly bring about a new Springtime of Faith, if [...]

Nov

21

Papal Address on Caring for Sick Children

November 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Here is the address Benedict XVI delivered Saturday upon receiving in audience at the Vatican participants in the 23rd International Conference sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry. The theme of the congress was “Pastoral Care in the Treatment of Sick Children.”
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Your Eminence,
Venerable Brothers in the Episcopate and in the Priesthood,
Distinguished [...]

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