Our Lenten journey of conversion towards Easter leads us to rediscover our Baptism, says Pope Benedict in his message for 2011.
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Catholic Church marks World Day of the Sick
The Catholic Church marked World Day of the Sick on Saturday, February 11th. Last month Pope Benedict issued his message for the occasion in which he explained the importance of the sacraments of Reconciliation, the Anointing of the Sick and the Eucharist in the healing of the sick person. The Day was instituted by Blessed Pope John Paul the second from his personal experience after an attempt on his ...»
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Conference of Catholic Bishops from Africa and Europe opens in Rome on Monday, February 13th
The second conference of the European and African Bishops is scheduled to open on Monday, February 13th in Rome. The participants will discuss the theme: Evangelization Today: Communion and pastoral cooperation between Africa and Europe. It will be chaired by Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, the President of the Symposium of the Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, SECAM, and by Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, ...»
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Many People are dying of Starvation in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan, says Catholic Bishop
The Bishop of El Obeid in Sudan, the Rt. Rev. Max Gassis, has reported that many people are dying of starvation in the Nuba Mountains. The area has become a battle ground between rebels and troops of the government of Sudan. Bishop Gassis told Fides Catholic News agency on Friday that there is heavy fighting going on which has forced many people to flee their homes. Many are hiding in mountains and ...»
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In the face of trials, God remains present, says Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI based his catechesis on the prayer Jesus offered before dying on the cross in his catechesis at Wednesday’s general audience. He said the prayer of the dying Jesus teaches us to pray with confidence for all our brothers and sisters who are suffering, that they too may know the love of God who never abandons them.
Speaking in Italian, the Holy Father also called for prayers for the victims ...»
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Pope Benedict sends a message to participants in a symposium on healing and renewal
An international conference on how churches around the world should be dealing with sexual abuse by clergy entered its second day on Tuesday (Feb. 06) at the Pontifical Gregorian University of Rome.
The international symposium is entitled “Towards Healing and Renewal.” In a message to participants, Pope Benedict speaks of his conviction that “healing for abuse victims must be of paramount ...»
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Faith in the Love of Christ can help us overcome Suffering, Pope Benedict tells Pilgrims
Faith in the love of Jesus Christ can overcome the suffering of long-term illness, and just as Jesus faced the devil with the power of love, so also a sick person can overcome and defeat the test of disease with a heart immersed in the love of God. These were the words of Pope Benedict XVI to the pilgrims who attended the Angelus at St. Peter’s square on Sunday. He noted that there are many ...»
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Major Superiors of Religious Congregations in Africa meet in Uganda
The General Assembly of the Confederation of the Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar, COMSAM, continues in Uganda’s capital, Kampala. It opened last Thursday at the Uganda Martyr’s shrine Namugongo with Holy Mass presided over by the Prefect of the Congregation for Consecrated Life, Cardinal designate Joao Braz Aviz. It is attended by delegates of Catholic religious Congregations from ...»
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Pope Benedict's Mission Intention for January 2012
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 That the dedication of Christians to peace may bear witness to the name of Christ before all men and women of good will.
Conflicts, wars, violence and terrorism have gone...»
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Pope Benedict's General Prayer Intention for January 2012
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The Holy See has released Pope Benedict’s General prayer intention for the month of January 2012. The Holy Father prays that the victims of natural...»
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GENERAL INTENTION – DECEMBER 2011
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That all peoples may grow in harmony and peace through mutual understanding and respect.
Out of concern for children, especially those whose future is compromised by exploitation...»
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MISSION INTENTION – DECEMBER 2011
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That children and young people may be messengers of the Gospel and that they may be respected and preserved from all violence and exploitation.
The image of the Child Jesus...»
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GENERAL INTENTION – OCTOBER 2011
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That the terminally ill may be supported by their faith in God and the love of their brothers and sisters.
Once again the Church turns her eyes to those who suffer and...»
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MISSION INTENTION - OCTOBER 2011
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That the celebration of World Mission Day may foster in the People of God a passion for evangelization with the willingness to support the missions with prayer...»
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"For the religious women who work in mission lands, so that they can be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living sign of Christ's love"
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Blessed Pope John Paul II said that the words of St. Paul, "for the love of Christ impels us" (2 Cor 5, 14), should be a stimulus for the religious...»
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That Christ may ease the physical and spiritual sufferings of those who are sick with AIDS,especially in the poorest countries. Christ, hope for Africa
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As for the drama of AIDS, I have had the
opportunity in other circumstances to stress that it is
also symptomatic of a "pathology of the spirit". To
fight it responsibly,...»
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General Intention for June 2011
That priests, united to the Heart of Christ, may always be true witnesses to the caring and merciful love of God.
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We are celebrating the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and in the liturgy we peer, as it were, into the heart of Jesus opened in death by the spear...»
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Mission Intention for June 2011: That the Holy Spirit may bring forth from our communities many missionaries who are ready to be fully consecrated to spreading the Kingdom of God
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For the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, I have chosen the theme: Vocations at the service of the Church on mission. The Risen Jesus gave to the Apostles...»
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