Benedict XVI 1st Pope to Visit American Synagogue Benedict XVI became the first Pope to visit an American synagogue when he visited New York's Park East Synagogue in Manhattan just before the beginning of Passover.
Review of "Led by Faith" by Immaculee Illibagiza As a young girl in a small town in Africa, Immaculee was thrilled to learn the story of three shepherd children in Portugal who received a visit from the Queen of Heaven. She pleaded for Our Lady to visit her little village, but soon she learned that her nation had indeed received such a visitation.
Five Years after the Passion Within the Church, a rebirth of sacred art would not only nourish faith in an age sapped of transcendence, but revive art in an age sapped of beauty.
Holy Father’s Message to Catholic Educators “Teachers and administrators, whether in universities or schools, have the duty and privilege to ensure that students receive instruction in Catholic doctrine and practice.”
The Pope’s ‘Mandatum’ WASHINGTON — From a professor’s point of view, Pope Benedict XVI’s address to Catholic college and university presidents and diocesan school superintendents April 17 “raised the bar” for what is expected of Catholic education.
The Power of a Drop Christ, as true God and true man, has the power to transform us radically, completely, starting now!
Overcoming Suspicion: Jewish Community “It wasn’t the words that matter,” said a rabbi who met with Pope Benedict last night. “It was the signal. Like all formal events, not much happens in the words.”
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The Archbishop and Mother Teresa "She wiped the blood off his face and neck, stroked his head over and over, folded his hands in hers; and I think she had him praying. It was like magic. Maybe I shouldn´t say `magic,´ but you know what I mean. A kind of wondrous, loving miracle."
The Archbishop and Mother Teresa "She wiped the blood off his face and neck, stroked his head over and over, folded his hands in hers; and I think she had him praying. It was like magic. Maybe I shouldn´t say `magic,´ but you know what I mean. A kind of wondrous, loving miracle."
Be Perfect? Challenge: Entrust to Our Lady, with living faith and childlike simplicity, the entire project of your personal sanctification.
Holiness and Personal Integrity Challenge: Take a hard look at your life to identify the areas where duplicity manifests itself and take a concrete step toward living with more integrity.
Holiness: Ask and You Will Receive Challenge: Renew your determination to make a daily prayer time, and make sure that this becomes, or continues to be, a part of your daily routine.
Awareness of God's Gift Challenge: Do not compare yourself with others today, but seek the highest degree of generosity and response to God’s grace.
Holy Gospel: March 7 "Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you." (Matthew 5: 43-48)
Holy Gospel: March 6 "Unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5: 20-26)