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Bishop Mark Davies’ latest pastoral letter
My dear brothers and sisters, The extraordinary scenes as they unfolded on the streets of London and Birmingham would disturb public opinion, shock media commentators and prompt a statement from the Prime Minister. I write to you today not of … Continue reading
The Real Meaning of the Papal Visit
Pope Benedict’s visit to the UK is grossly misunderstood. His real purpose was to stir things up, to till the soil, like a tractor pulling a plough. It is only when the close packed and drenched soil is disturbed thus … Continue reading
Posted in Living Catholic lives, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict
Tagged Britain, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict
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Special Report on Cofton Park from a dear spiritual ‘sister’ who was there
(Our reader Jane Mossendew Fulthorpe sent us this post which is in parallel published on her own blog Thoughts from an Oasis in French Catholicism, thanks Jane for sharing it with us.) By Jane Mossendew Fulthorpe This post was first … Continue reading
Posted in Living Catholic lives, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict
Tagged Britain, Cofton Park, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict
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Before and After the Papal Visit: A Balance
As Damian Thompson and Ed West of the Daily Telegraph already noted, the Protest the Pope Action has achieved almost nothing. And now the media speak generally about the success of the Papal Visit. It is interesting to see how … Continue reading
Posted in Church Politics, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict
Tagged Britain, New York Times, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict, Spectator
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Salt of the Earth – Pope Benedict and Archbishop Hilarion in joint fight against Secularism
“If salt loses its taste, what can make it salty again? It is good for nothing, and can only be thrown out to be trampled under people’s feet” (Matthew 5, 13). With these words Archbishop Hilarion Alfeyev, (born 1966, 1995 PhD … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Social Teaching, Church History, Church Politics, Orthodox Church, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict
Tagged Abortion, Anglican Church, Archbishop Hilarion of Volokolamsk, Archiboshop Hilarion Alfeyev, Catholic Church, Contraception, Ecumenism, Euthanasia, Lambeth Palace, Moral, Orthodox Church, Papal Visit, Salt of the Earth, Society, Stupidest Blog Post ever, Traditional Values
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Prayer Action for Pope Benedict XVI
In the face of assaults from the media, let us pray for our Pope, for his safety and success during his visit to Britain. Prayer for Pope Benedict XVI V. Let us pray for our Pontiff, Pope Benedict. R. May … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Prayers, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict
Tagged Britain, Papal Visit, Prayer, Prayer for Pope Benedict, St. Michael the Archangel
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Pope Greeted the People of Great Britain in the Audience of Today
In today’s general audience, Pope Benedict said: “I am very much looking forward to my visit to the United Kingdom in a week’s time and I send heartfelt greetings to all the people of Great Britain. I am aware that … Continue reading
Posted in Living Catholic lives, Papal Visit, Pope Benedict
Tagged General Audience, Great Britain, John Henry Newman, Papal Visit
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