Tag Archives: Zenit

Lectio Divina: 3rd Sunday of Lent, Year A

Posted on March 23, 2014 by The Raven

The Samaritan Woman at the Well – by CARRACCI, Annibale – from Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan Lent: the Meeting of Two Thirsts Paris, March 21, 2014 (Zenit.org) Monsignor Francesco Follo 1) A poor one who asks to donate. In his … Continue reading →

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Lectio Divina: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Posted on October 20, 2013 by The Raven

The Bench Like Children in Their Mother’s Arms, Let Our Hearts Rest in God’s Heart Paris, October 18, 2013 (Zenit.org) Monsignor Francesco Follo 1) Prayer must be persistent In the first reading and in the Gospel of today’s liturgy we … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Levada Clarifies Assisi Event

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Gertrude

Says the Path of Peace Is the Church’s Path VATICAN CITY, JULY 8, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith is offering a clarification on the upcoming meeting in Assisi, where Benedict XVI will … Continue reading →

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The need for Tradition and Progress in Liturgy

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

The liturgy lives from a constant relationship between tradition and progress, according to Benedict XVI. The Pope made this observation on May 6 when he addressed participants in the 9th International Congress on the Liturgy sponsored by the Pontifical Liturgical … Continue reading →

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Pope: Ecumenical Pessimism Is Lack of Trust in God – Holy Spirit’s Power Shouldn’t Be Underestimated

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

This may seem out of date now, but it provides a nice counterpoint to Raven’s post from this morning: (H/T to Teresa) ROME, JAN. 25, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Though Christians are still far from the unity that Jesus prayed for at … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Ravasi Notes Example of St. Thomas Becket

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Gertrude

Reflects on Themes of Temptation and Conscience ROME, MARCH 21, 2011. (Zenit.Org) Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi is highlighting the example of St. Thomas Becket as a man who knew how to fight temptation and be faithful to his conscience. The president … Continue reading →

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On St. Hildegard: Cloistered Nun and Mystic

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, SEPT. 1, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today at the general audience in Castel Gandolfo. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters, In 1988, on the occasion of the Marian … Continue reading →

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All Are Called To Mysticism-OFFICIAL!

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Interview with Carmelite Father Luigi Borriello By Miriam Diez i Bosch ROME, SEPT. 1, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Mysticism is not just a secondary aspect of theology, but is something that all people are called to, says Father Luigi Borriello. The Carmelite … Continue reading →

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