Tag: Benedict XVI
Be Doers of the Word
Saint James tells us: “Be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like. But those… Read More ›
Study and Savour the Word of God
The author of the Letter to the Hebrews wrote: “Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (4:12). It is necessary to take seriously the injunction to… Read More ›
Savour in fullness the joy that is born of truth
… Love the word of God and love the Church, and this will give you access to a treasure of very great value and will teach you how to appreciate its richness. Love and follow the Church, for it has received from its Founder the mission of showing people the way to true happiness. It… Read More ›
Christopher Jamison: The Pope has a friend in Father Christopher
The Vatican may be mired in scandal, but, in Sussex this Easter, TV’s favourite monk is a model of faith and hope. Peter Stanford meets Christopher Jamison. The Independent, April4, 2010. Abbot Christopher Jamison’s knack for revealing a more enticing side of religion in general, and his own Roman Catholic Church in particular, is well-known…. Read More ›
True wisdom needed to understand suffering
Vatican City, Mar 7, 2010 / 12:48 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Following his visit to the Roman parish of St. John of the Cross on Sunday, the Holy Father returned to the Apostolic Palace for the Angelus. In his remarks, the Pope underscored the need to look at life through the perspective of conversion. As God… Read More ›
Parishioners have responsibility for mission of the Church
Rome, Italy, Mar 7, 2010 / 11:26 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On Sunday morning, the Holy Father celebrated Mass at St. John of the Cross, a parish located in the northern part of Rome. In his first visit to the relatively new church, Pope Benedict reminded the congregation that they are “co-responsible” for the Church and… Read More ›
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,… Read More ›
Intentions for the Year 2011
Vatican City, Jan 11, 2010 / 10:56 pm (CNA).- L’Osservatore Romano has published the prayer intentions of Pope Benedict XVI for 2011, a full year in advance. The Holy Father’s intentions will be as follows: January General Intention: That the riches of creation be preserved, valued and made available to all, as a precious gifts… Read More ›
Advent thought: Through Illness, Christ Speaks Words of Love
ROME, DEC. 13, 2009 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is affirming that the sick can live Advent in a deeper way, because illness is a similar time of waiting for God to transform suffering into hope and salvation. The Pope affirmed this today while visiting the sick and their caregivers at the Hospice Foundation of Rome, which… Read More ›
William of St. Thierry: The Nature and the Dignity of Love
Vatican City, Dec 2, 2009 / 11:42 am (CNA). Pope Benedict XVI delved into the life and teachings of William of St. Thierry, a Cistercian monk who wrote extensively about the nature of love. William of St. Thierry was a friend of Bernard of Clairvaux and helped reform monasticism in the 12th century. He also… Read More ›