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Tag Archives: Benedict XVI
19 January 2012
14 January 2012
What does “justice and peace” really mean?
People toss the phrase “justice and peace” around.
Biretta tip to Phil Lawler of Catholic World News for a great catch. He noted something interesting about “justice and peace” in a speech Pope Benedict XVI gave to members of the Italian … Continue reading
Posted in New Evangelization, Our Catholic Identity, Pope of Christian Unity, The Drill
Tagged Benedict XVI, justice, peace, pope, virtue
7 Comments
7 January 2012
Sixth former Anglican Bishop received into the Catholic Church
Benedict XVI is the Pope of Christian Unity.
I received this press release from the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham in England.
Another Anglican bishop answers Pope Benedict’s call to unity
Former Anglican monk and bishop, Robert Mercer, has been received into … Continue reading
6 January 2012
Benedict XVI’s sermon for Epiphany and consecration of bishops
“Let yourselves be touched by God’s unrest, so that God’s longing for man may be fulfilled.”
The Holy Father’s sermon for Epiphany and consecration of … Continue reading
5 January 2012
RECENT POSTS and LOTS of THANKS! (Some reading tips too.)
Thanks for the support you are giving to the Wyoming Carmelites by buying their coffee. How is your coffee supply these days? Br. Java tells me their Jingle Bell Java blend is almost gone.
Also, thanks for using my Amazon links … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
Tagged amazon, Benedict XVI, benefactors, Card. Kung, coffee, Kindle, lockstep sheep and papist throwbacks, mystic monk, pope
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24 December 2011
Pope Benedict XVI’s Midnight Mass Homily
Pope Benedict XVI’s Midnight Mass Homily:
Benedict XVI's sermon for Midnight Mass (Italian) [15:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadDear Brothers and Sisters!
The reading from Saint Paul’s Letter to Titus that we have just heard begins solemnly with the word “apparuit“, which then comes back again in the reading at the Dawn … Continue reading
Posted in Pope of Christian Unity
Tagged Benedict XVI, Francis of Assisi, homily, Midnight Mass, Thomas of Celano
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22 December 2011
Benedict XVI’s Annual Christmas Address to the Roman Curia: faith fatigue, faith renewal
The Holy Father gave his annual pre-Christmas Address to the Roman Curia.
You will recall, I am sure, that his address of 2005 was one of the most important things he has so far spoken during his pontificate.
He gives a wrap … Continue reading
15 October 2011
26 September 2011
Paolo Rodari interprets Benedict XVI’s State Visit to Germany
Paolo Rodari has an interesting analysis of the Holy Father’s visit to Germany. I am still think about what he wrote, but I thought I would get it out to the anglophone blogosphere for your opportune knowledge.
My quick translation.
Hitler and … Continue reading
24 September 2011
Benedict XVI’s sermon at Holy Mass in Erfurt
Pope Benedict celebrated Holy Mass in Erfurt, Germany. Here is the sermon.
A highlight:
“you have had to endure first a brown and then a red dictatorship”
And:
“We have no wish to hide in a purely private faith….”
My emphases and comments:
“Praise the Lord … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
Tagged 1941, 1989, 836, baptism of bells, bells, Benedict XVI, Erfurt, fides quae creditur, Thuringia
7 Comments
11 September 2011
Pope Benedict XVI’s Prayer at Ground Zero in 2008
Pope Benedict XVI’s Prayer at Ground Zero, 20 April 2008
O God of love, compassion, and healing,
look on us, people of many different faiths
and traditions,
who gather today at this site,
the scene of incredible violence and pain.
We ask you in your goodness
to … Continue reading
9 September 2011
Benedict XVI refers to riots, relativism when welcoming new British Ambassador. Fr. Z rants.
In the UK’s best Catholic weekly, The Catholic Herald, there is a sound observation about a comment made by Pope Benedict as he formally received the credentials of the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great … Continue reading
7 September 2011
A moment with the psalmist, Pope Benedict, and St. Augustine
Spend a moment in your midday with ….
Psalm 3
The psalm of David when he fled from the face of his son Absalom.
Why, O Lord, are they multiplied that afflict me? many are they who rise up against me.
Many say to … Continue reading
Posted in Patristiblogging, Pope of Christian Unity
Tagged Benedict XVI, General Audience, Ps. 3, St. Augustine of Hippo
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30 August 2011
Benedict XVI asks forgiveness for “cradle Catholics” who did not pass on the Faith
When people hold something dear, they take pains to pass it one to the next generation.
Before the Lord ascended, He commanded the Apostles, the Church, to go forth, to teach and to baptize (Matthew 28:19).
From CNA:
Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug 30, … Continue reading
21 August 2011
MUST READ: Young person’s account of harassment and violence at WYD
Nolite mirari fratres si odit vos mundus.
Wonder not, brethren, if the world hate you.
1 John 3:13
In Madrid during WYD the were no lack of twisted, benighted wing-nut protesters harrassing the pilgrims and young people.
One of the readers here has a … Continue reading
Posted in Brick by Brick, Modern Martyrs, New Evangelization, Non Nobis and Te Deum, One Man & One Woman, Our Catholic Identity, TEOTWAWKI, The Last Acceptable Prejudice, The future and our choices, Throwing a Nutty
Tagged 1 John 3:13, anti-catholicism, Benedict XVI, homosexuals, persecution, protests, secular humanists, secularism, WYD
73 Comments
