Daily Archives: March 27, 2012

The Holy Father arrives in Cuba. Message for World Youth Day.

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Gertrude

THE POPE LEAVES MEXICO REITERATING HIS CALL FOR SOLIDARITY Vatican City, 26 March 2012 (VIS) – This morning, the Holy Father took his leave of Mexico, arriving at the airport of Leon at 9 a.m. where the departure ceremony took … Continue reading →

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This is a time for passionate language; Cardinal O’Brien and Dr Sentamu are right to speak as they do about gay ‘marriage’

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

It would be a disaster almost impossible to reverse: this is the time to put a stop to it By William Oddie from ‘The Catholic Herald‘ Cardinal O’Brien has been accused of ‘absurd and inflammatory rhetoric’ (PA photo) The controversy … Continue reading →

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St John Vianney on Sloth

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

CHAPTER 12: On Sloth Sloth is a kind of cowardice and disgust, which makes us neglect and omit our duties, rather than to deny our own will and our appetites. Alas, my children, how many slothful people there are on … Continue reading →

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