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Tag Archives: Pope Benedict XVI

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

June 25, 2015

During Holy Mass we have very little time to meditate on what it is to receive Christ, the Son of …

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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the New Evangelisation

May 31, 2015

On 22 December 2005, Pope Benedict XVI addressed the Roman Curia in these terms: ‘Before any activity, before the world …

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Authority in the Catholic Church

March 10, 2015

The Catholic Church derives its authority from Sacred Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium and the latter publishes document in order …

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Francis on Benedict

August 6, 2013

Benedict XVI “I love Benedict XVI, he’s a humble man of God and a man of prayer. When he resigned, …

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Vatican Dedicated to St Joseph and St Michael

July 5, 2013

Today, Pope Francis in the presence of his predecessor whom he personally invited, unveiled and blessed a new bronze statue dedicated …

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Revival of the Catholic Church in the West

May 7, 2013

At the end of the nineteenth century, an Italian nun Blessed Elena Guerra founded the Oblate Sisters of the Holy …

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Lunch for Two Popes

March 23, 2013

Today, ten days after Cardinal Bergoglio’s election to the papacy, Pope Francis will visit his predecessor Benedict XVI in Castel Gandolfo. …

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Dr Scott Hahn’s Insight on the Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI

February 11, 2013

Insight from Dr Scott Hahn: Back on April 29, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI did something rather striking, but which went …

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Pope Benedict to Resign

February 11, 2013

Full text from Pope Benedict XVI: Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three …

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A Priest that didn’t like the internet meets St Peter

January 24, 2013

Coutesy of On This Rock blog: St. Peter to a priest at the pearly gates: “Welcome Father, let me just …

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The Covenant of Marriage

October 8, 2012

‎“Today the truth of marriage calls for special attention. The message of God’s Word may be summed up in an …

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Election of Catholic Bishops

September 27, 2012

As we approach the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, it is interesting to note that …

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Corpus Christi

June 7, 2012

At 10 o’clock this morning, I was one of 48 pilgrims celebrating the Mass of Corpus Christi in the Church …

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Birettas, Latin and Lace

May 8, 2012

The American Catholic Council, established at Pentecost in 2011 is a “grass roots movement of faithful Catholics” who seek to …

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Jesus’ Advice on Evangelisation

April 19, 2012

‘He was lifted up while they looked on, and a cloud took him from their sight.’ (Acts 1:9). As He …

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Receiving Holy Communion in the Hand

April 17, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI, in his book “God is Near Us,” gives us some instructions on how to receive Holy Communion …

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Homily of Pope Benedict XVI on Holy Thursday 2012

April 5, 2012

“Dear Brothers and Sisters! Holy Thursday is not only the day of the institution of the Most Holy Eucharist, whose …

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Obedience Leads to Renewal

April 5, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI talks about obedience and explains that renewal comes not from disobedience, and personal calls for change as …

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Pope Benedict Leaves Mexico

March 27, 2012

Pope Benedict spoke these words as his visit to Mexico drew to a close: “I wish to reiterate clearly and with …

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Pray for a New Pentecost

March 8, 2012

Blessed Pope John Paul II called for a New Evangelisation in the Catholic Church and Pope Benedict XVI in Verbum …

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