Daily Archives: August 2, 2011

Pope Benedict, Confessor. The Debut in Madrid

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Gertrude

An innovation in the program of the next World Youth Day: the pope administering the sacrament of forgiveness. With the Son of God who “went deep down into the sordid darkness of our sins” by Sandro Magister   World Youth Day … Continue reading →

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2 August: Portiuncula Indulgence

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From  Fr. John Zuhlsdorf To Midnight 2 August,  you can gain the “Portiuncula” Indulgence. Catholic Encyclopedia St. Francis, as you know, repaired three chapels. The third was popularly called the Portiuncula or the Little Portion, dedicated to St. Mary of the Angels.  … Continue reading →

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