Daily Archives: March 10, 2011

Pope Benedict – Lent: experiencing the regenerating mercy of God.

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Gertrude

VATICAN CITY, 10 MAR 2011 (VIS) – Yesterday, Ash Wednesday, Benedict XVI presided at the traditional penitential procession from the church of St. Anselm on Rome’s Aventine Hill to the Basilica of Santa Sabina where he celebrated Mass. The Pope … Continue reading →

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Vatican overturns church closures – U.S. Catholics win rare victory

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

What can lay people do against the closures of church buildings, seminaries etc. which have provided generations their spiritual home, for example the closure of church buildings in Leeds and the closure of Ushaw Seminary? Appeal to the Vatican, as … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI’s Lectio Divina to Roman Seminarians

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Gertrude

 “The Christian Life Begins With a Call and Always Remains a Response” ROME, MARCH 7, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the homily that Benedict XVI delivered Friday at a celebration of lectio divina with the Major Roman Seminary. … Continue reading →

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