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Pope Confirms Need of Man’s Search for Meaning

January 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Every man and woman needs to find a reason for living, and the revelation of God’s face provides one, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope affirmed this Sunday before he prayed the midday Angelus with crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
The Holy Father noted how the liturgy of the day returned to the meditation of the Gospel [...]

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Benedict XVI Explains How to Truly Worship

January 7, 2009 | 1 Comment

It is only in communion with Christ that Christians can offer God true worship, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope explained this today during the first general audience of 2009, in which he resumed his catechesis on St. Paul.
Speaking in a hoarsened voice after days of intense schedules during the holiday season, the Holy Father offered a [...]

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On the Feast of Mary, Mother of God

January 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave before praying the midday Angelus on Jan. 1 together with those gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
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Dear brothers and sisters,
On this first day of the year, I am happy to offer all of you here present in St. Peter’s Square and those who are [...]