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Don’t Let Wi-Fi Leave Your Prayer Life Dry

November 23, 2008 | 1 Comment

In the age of cell phones and the Internet, the Holy See’s spokesman warns that your prayer life could be in danger.
Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press office, made these remarks on the most recent episode of the weekly Vatican Television program “Octavia Dies.”
“There is an interior and spiritual dimension of life [...]

Nov

23

Pope: Japan Beatifications Are Significant

November 23, 2008 | 1 Comment

Benedict XVI is assuring the faithful of Japan and Cuba of his spiritual closeness as each country prepares for beatification ceremonies on their soil.
After praying the Angelus today with those gathered in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope noted that 188 martyrs will be beatified Monday in Nagasaki, Japan. All were killed in the 17th century.
“I [...]

Nov

23

Pontiff Remembers Famine in Soviet Ukraine

November 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI remembered today the victims of a Soviet-era famine that took the lives of millions of Ukrainians in the 1930s.
After praying the Angelus with those gathered in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope noted, “In these days we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Holodomor — the great famine — that in the years 1932-1933 [...]

Nov

23

Self-Interest Will Destroy World, Says Pope

November 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Do good and the Kingdom of God will be realized in our midst, act according to self-interest and the world will be destroyed, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope said this today, the solemnity of Christ the King, in a reflection on the Final Judgment before praying the Angelus with those gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
Referring to [...]

Nov

23

On the Final Judgment

November 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Here is the address Benedict XVI delivered today before praying the Angelus with those gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters!
Today we celebrate, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King. We know that in the Gospels Jesus rejected the title of king when [...]

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