Daily Archives: December 22, 2011

Full text: The Pope’s address to the Roman Curia

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Gertrude

By Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday, 22 December 2011 Dear Cardinals, Brother Bishops and Priests, dear Brothers and Sisters, The occasion that brings us together today is always particularly moving. The holy feast of Christmas is almost upon us and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Novena – Day Seven

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

(mention your intentions here) O King of the Gentiles, yea, and desire thereof! O Corner-stone, that makest of two one, come to save man, whom Thou hast made out of the dust of the earth! Recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and … Continue reading →

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Padre Pio, G.K.Chesterton and – women who wear trousers!!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Padre Pio strict with women who wore trousers? Padre Pio was equally severe with men about their sartorial selections including some men who wore trousers… by Mary O’Regan Padre Pio refused a Canadian lady absolution and told her to return … Continue reading →

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SSPX answer without answering

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Gertrude

A text reached the Vatican from the Society of St. Pius X: a document not a response. Meanwhile, in France the hard anti-Roman wing is on the rise Andrea Tornielli Vatican city It was expected these days, and the Lefebvrists’ … Continue reading →

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