Daily Archives: August 12, 2011

Trials of Religious Life – Living in Community Doesn’t Eliminate Holy Struggle.

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Gertrude

A month or two ago Brother Burrito wrote ‘Oh I wish I were  a monk/nun (delete as appropriate)’. The following article from the National Catholic Register is one of the best articles I have seen explaining the ethos of religious life, … Continue reading →

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Holy Father’s message for World Youth Day 2011

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE BENEDICT XVI FOR THE TWENTY-SIXTH WORLD YOUTH DAY (2011)  “Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith” (cf. Col 2:7)  Dear Friends, I often think back on the World Youth Day held … Continue reading →

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