Before his election as Bishop of Rome, Pope Benedict wrote a good deal about the soul of Europe. He was and is concerned that Europe will lose its identity because Europe will reject the Christianity which is at the very core and foundation of its history.
From ZENIT:
Italy Appeals Crucifix Ban
ROME, FEB. 5, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Italian government is appealing a November ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that crucifixes in public school classrooms are a violation of freedom.
The Italian appeal defends the crucifix as "one of the symbols of our history and our identity."
"Christianity represents the roots of our culture, what we are today," the text of the appeal states. "The display of the crucifix in schools should not be seen so much for its religious meaning but as reference to the history and tradition of Italy. [Well… it is more than that, isn’t it. It takes more than beautiful monuments and buildings and things hanging on a wall to make a culture.]
"The presence of the crucifix in class remits also to a moral message that transcends secular values and does not infringe the right to adhere or not adhere to a religion."
The European Convention on Human Rights foresees that the Grand Chamber can consider an appeal if a case raises "a serious question" on the interpretation of the convention.
The other day I ask for your help by means of prayers for something very important that I had lost or was stolen in the Denver Airport. When the thing didn’t turn up, I then asked if you would also pray that the person who had it would have a change of mind and heart.
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From a reader:
ProfessorCover on ROME 26/5– Day 53: Persevere!: “Father Z writes: “How often do we fail in mutual charity? Mutual charity. Think about it. I have in mind…”
