Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
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
On 22 December 2005, Pope Benedict XVI addressed the Roman Curia in these terms: ‘Before any activity, before the world …
Authority in the Catholic Church
The Catholic Church derives its authority from Sacred Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium and the latter publishes document in order …
Francis on Benedict
Benedict XVI “I love Benedict XVI, he’s a humble man of God and a man of prayer. When he resigned, …
Vatican Dedicated to St Joseph and St Michael
Today, Pope Francis in the presence of his predecessor whom he personally invited, unveiled and blessed a new bronze statue dedicated …
Revival of the Catholic Church in the West
At the end of the nineteenth century, an Italian nun Blessed Elena Guerra founded the Oblate Sisters of the Holy …
Lunch for Two Popes
Today, ten days after Cardinal Bergoglio’s election to the papacy, Pope Francis will visit his predecessor Benedict XVI in Castel Gandolfo. …
Dr Scott Hahn’s Insight on the Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI
Insight from Dr Scott Hahn: Back on April 29, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI did something rather striking, but which went …
Pope Benedict to Resign
Full text from Pope Benedict XVI: Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three …
A Priest that didn’t like the internet meets St Peter
Coutesy of On This Rock blog: St. Peter to a priest at the pearly gates: “Welcome Father, let me just …
The Covenant of Marriage
“Today the truth of marriage calls for special attention. The message of God’s Word may be summed up in an …
Election of Catholic Bishops
As we approach the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, it is interesting to note that …
Corpus Christi
At 10 o’clock this morning, I was one of 48 pilgrims celebrating the Mass of Corpus Christi in the Church …
Birettas, Latin and Lace
The American Catholic Council, established at Pentecost in 2011 is a “grass roots movement of faithful Catholics” who seek to …
Jesus’ Advice on Evangelisation
‘He was lifted up while they looked on, and a cloud took him from their sight.’ (Acts 1:9). As He …
Receiving Holy Communion in the Hand
Pope Benedict XVI, in his book “God is Near Us,” gives us some instructions on how to receive Holy Communion …
Homily of Pope Benedict XVI on Holy Thursday 2012
“Dear Brothers and Sisters! Holy Thursday is not only the day of the institution of the Most Holy Eucharist, whose …
Obedience Leads to Renewal
Pope Benedict XVI talks about obedience and explains that renewal comes not from disobedience, and personal calls for change as …
Pope Benedict Leaves Mexico
Pope Benedict spoke these words as his visit to Mexico drew to a close: “I wish to reiterate clearly and with …
Pray for a New Pentecost
Blessed Pope John Paul II called for a New Evangelisation in the Catholic Church and Pope Benedict XVI in Verbum …
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