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Beatitudes provide ‘new horizon of justice,’ teaches Pope at Angelus

Vatican City, Feb 14, 2010 / 11:21 am (CNA).- The Holy Father followed a visit to the Caritas homeless shelter in Rome on Sunday morning with the traditional midday Angelus at the Vatican.  He spoke of Jesus’ presentation of the Beatitudes and the importance of implementing their lessons and seeking justice in society. The Beatitudes, [...]

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Enter the Way of Mercy and Truth

The first step for the wretched person extricating himself from the depths of vice is the mercy which makes him merciful to the son of his mother, to be merciful to his soul, and thereby pleasing to God. In this way he emulates the great work of divine pity, being moved to tears with him [...]

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Antony and the Leather Worker

Once when blessed Antony was praying in his cell he heard a voice saying, “Antony you are not yet equal to the leather worker in Alexandria.” When he heard this, the old man got up next morning and taking his staff hastened off to Alexandria where he sought out the leather worker, who was absolutely [...]

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