Tag Archives: Pope Gregory the Great

Who was Saint Augustine of Canterbury?

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

In the late 6th century, a man was sent from Rome to England to bring Christianity to the Anglo-Saxons. He would ultimately become the first Archbishop of Canterbury, establish one of medieval England’s most important abbeys, and kickstart the country’s … Continue reading →

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Saint Gregory the Great’s Easter Sermon: “Let us pass over from evildoing to virtue, that we may merit to see our Redeemer in Galilee”

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Sermon by Gregory, Bishop of Rome, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, April 15, 591 Sermon on the Holy Day of the Resurrection Gospel for the Mass of the Day (Mk 16:1-7) It has been my custom, beloved brethren, to speak to … Continue reading →

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‘Cor ad cor loquitur’ – A Contemplation on the Papal Visit

Posted on September 10, 2010 by kathleen

Fr. Edmund Power OSB has written this deeply insightful article about Pope Benedict XVI’s coming visit to Great Britain under Cardinal Newman’s own motto, “cor ad cor loquitur” meaning “heart speaks to heart”…… and to us too. The relationship of … Continue reading →

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