Daily Archives: October 27, 2013

Pope Pius XI on Christ the King

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Today the old calendar of the Church marks the Solemnity of Christ the King. Below is an extract (with CP&S emphasis) from Quas Primas, an encyclical Pope Pius XI wrote in 1925 about this Feast: 14. Let Us explain briefly the … Continue reading →

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Lectio Divina: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Posted on October 27, 2013 by The Raven

Millais: the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Without Humility Prayer Degenerates Into Arrogance Paris, October 25, 2013 (Zenit.org) Monsignor Francesco Follo 1) Prayer must be humble Last Sunday’s Liturgy of the Word has taught us that prayer to be true … Continue reading →

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Beware of Pride

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Homily for the 30th Sunday of the year by Msgr Charles Pope: There’s an old saying on pride that goes: “Faults in others I can see, but praise the Lord, they’re none in me!” It’s a steel trap statement because … Continue reading →

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