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Our Actions Show If We Are Close To God

January 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

To the clean all things are clean, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is clean; in fact, both their minds and their consciences are tainted. They claim to know God, but by their deeds they deny him. They are vile and disobedient and unqualified for any good deed.
~ St. [...]

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On the Feast of the Holy Family

January 3, 2009 | 1 Comment

Here is a translation of Benedict XVI’s address last Sunday, feast of the Holy Family, before and after the praying of the midday Angelus in St. Peter’s Square. He gave the address in Spanish and Italian.
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Dear brothers and sisters:
On this Sunday that follows the birth of the Lord, we celebrate with [...]

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Don’t Be Afraid of 2009, Urges Benedict XVI

January 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI is inviting Christians to “be not afraid,” despite economic shadows hanging over 2009.
The Pope made this exhortation Wednesday during his homily at a ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica that included first vespers for today’s feast of Mary, Mother of God, and the singing of the Te Deum in thanksgiving for [...]