Nov

30

From Father’s Desk

November 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The observance of Advent is a special reminder of its proper season in the Church. Advent is intrinsically associated with the expectation of a Great Event in the salvation history of our Church.
The Latin, Adventus, signifies a coming. Christ is the Great Event and His coming into this world, Adventus, precedes the Christmas parties and [...]

Nov

20

Monks Point to Heart of Things, Says Pope

November 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI says the vocation of monasteries is to point the world toward what is essential in life: seeking Christ and putting nothing before his love.
The Pope affirmed this today when he received in audience representatives of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary [...]

Nov

20

Monasteries: Oases of Ascetic Life

November 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Pope today received participants in the plenary assembly of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, which is celebrating its hundredth anniversary this year. The assembly was held from 18 to 20 November.
Having recalled the theme of the meeting - “Monastic life and its significance in the Church and [...]

Nov

16

Pope Thanks Contemplative Religious

November 16, 2008 | 1 Comment

Benedict XVI is inviting the faithful to support religious communities of men and women who dedicate themselves exclusively to prayer.
The Pope launched his appeal after praying today’s midday Angelus in St. Peter’s Square. He noted that Nov. 21, the feast of the Presentation of Mary in the Temple, is also the day “pro orantibus,” that [...]

Nov

9

Ascension Catholic Community Ministry of Intercession for November

November 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Chirst,
We give thanks for all your prayers on behalf of Ascension Parish, the community and the world. Please pray this month:
For the Holy Father’s intention that the testimony of love offered by the saints, may fortify Christians in their service to God and neighbor, imitating Christ who came not to [...]

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