Daily Archives: August 15, 2012

Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer: granted formal status within the Church after a four-year wait

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Gertrude

From Papa Stronsay, the news we have prayed for (as have countless others). Deo Gratias  Official Statement Congregation of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer On this festive solemnity of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God body … Continue reading →

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Pope marks Assumption with Mass and Angelus

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Gertrude

(Vatican Radio) Pope Benedict XVI prayed the Angelus with the faithful gathered in the courtyard of the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo at noon on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In remarks ahead of the … Continue reading →

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Unlimited contraceptives for Africa – Why not?

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Posted By The Catholic Free Press August 10, 2012   CNS PHOTO: A mother seeks treatment for her malnourished child at at Our Lady of Apostles Hospital in Akwanga, Nigeria, Sept. 2, 2010. In his message that year for World Food Day, Pope … Continue reading →

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Today, the 15th. August, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the Fruit of your womb, Jesus. Who crowned you, Blessed Virgin, in Heaven. – (Rosary prayer, the Glorious Mysteries, the 5th. Mystery) … Continue reading →

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