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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Hunger
The Holy Father has waved his last goodbye and the visit is over. The Dawkinsites are busy licking their wounds, having failed to disrupt the visit or to garner much attention for themselves outside the economically illiterate newspapers. Protesting against … Continue reading
Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels.
A sermon of Pope St Gregory the Great: ‘The word “angel” denotes a function rather than a nature’.
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Jesus is our greatest friend
Zenit reports on a meeting between the Pope and 400 children, parents, and teachers from a Castel Gandolfo primary school. His message to the children is simply expressed, but full of meaning – not just for children, but for us all. … Continue reading
St Vincent de Paul
No, this isn’t going to be a potted biography of this great Saint. You can all look that up on the web, for your sins! A great servant of Christ’s beloved poor, he reminds all of us, whatever our station … Continue reading
Posted in Humour, Living Catholic lives, Saints, Spiritual Life
Tagged Divine Office, Insomnia, St Vincent de Paul, the Poor
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Prayers for Priests
Prayers for Priests is an important apostolate. It is founded by Charlotte Williams from Arizona. Some years ago, Char had compiled a very small booklet of prayers, which included the Rosary for Priests (before the Luminous Mysteries were given to … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Prayers, Devotion, Living Catholic lives
Tagged Apostolate, Charlotte Williams, Prayers for Priests, St. Faustina
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The Real Meaning of the Papal Visit
Pope Benedict’s visit to the UK is grossly misunderstood. His real purpose was to stir things up, to till the soil, like a tractor pulling a plough. It is only when the close packed and drenched soil is disturbed thus … Continue reading
Posted in Living Catholic lives, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict
Tagged Britain, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict
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Special Report on Cofton Park from a dear spiritual ‘sister’ who was there
(Our reader Jane Mossendew Fulthorpe sent us this post which is in parallel published on her own blog Thoughts from an Oasis in French Catholicism, thanks Jane for sharing it with us.) By Jane Mossendew Fulthorpe This post was first … Continue reading
Posted in Living Catholic lives, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict
Tagged Britain, Cofton Park, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict
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Before and After the Papal Visit: A Balance
As Damian Thompson and Ed West of the Daily Telegraph already noted, the Protest the Pope Action has achieved almost nothing. And now the media speak generally about the success of the Papal Visit. It is interesting to see how … Continue reading
Posted in Church Politics, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict
Tagged Britain, New York Times, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict, Spectator
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Spokesman Explains How Pope Can Be So Calm Says Benedict XVI Is Offering His Best
VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI’s serenity is itself a message to the world, and the secret to his calm is his faith in Jesus Christ, says a Vatican spokesman. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican … Continue reading
Posted in Church Politics, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict
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Praying for ourselves; praying for others
Here’s the second post in my series on prayer, started here. Petitionary prayer is asking prayer – and intercessory prayer is a subsection of this: a petition on behalf of someone else. When Jesus taught his disciples a prayer, it … Continue reading
Salt of the Earth – Pope Benedict and Archbishop Hilarion in joint fight against Secularism
“If salt loses its taste, what can make it salty again? It is good for nothing, and can only be thrown out to be trampled under people’s feet” (Matthew 5, 13). With these words Archbishop Hilarion Alfeyev, (born 1966, 1995 PhD … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Social Teaching, Church History, Church Politics, Orthodox Church, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict
Tagged Abortion, Anglican Church, Archbishop Hilarion of Volokolamsk, Archiboshop Hilarion Alfeyev, Catholic Church, Contraception, Ecumenism, Euthanasia, Lambeth Palace, Moral, Orthodox Church, Papal Visit, Salt of the Earth, Society, Stupidest Blog Post ever, Traditional Values
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Philosophers stoned?
Another find amonst dear BB’s droppings. This one was written on the back of a fag packet. I don’t miss the reek of ciggies, but the memory of Burrito with a ‘gasper’ hanging constantly from his mouth, brings a smile. … Continue reading
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Prayer Action for Pope Benedict XVI
In the face of assaults from the media, let us pray for our Pope, for his safety and success during his visit to Britain. Prayer for Pope Benedict XVI V. Let us pray for our Pontiff, Pope Benedict. R. May … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Prayers, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict
Tagged Britain, Papal Visit, Prayer, Prayer for Pope Benedict, St. Michael the Archangel
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Mater Dolorosa
Following the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we reflect today on the One who stood so faithfully beneath that Cross and shared so intimately in the passion and death of Her beloved Son: Mary, our Lady of … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Prayers, Devotion, Spiritual Life
Tagged Feast Day of Mary, Mater Dolorosa, Meditation, Our Lady of Sorrows, Prayer
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O Crux, ave spes unica!
Today, on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross (or Triumph of the Cross) we honour the Holy Cross by which Christ redeemed the world. The public veneration of the Cross of Christ originated in the fourth century, according … Continue reading
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