Inspired by Truth, Enlightening Minds for the Church in Canada and Throughout the World
Inspired by Truth, Enlightening Minds for the Church in Canada and Throughout the World
Fifty years ago, on this November 10th, in 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald was wrecked in a mighty hurricane-force gale on Lake Superior, just 17 miles from shore. But that’s a long way when you’re on water, as any boatman will tell you. At the time, the Edmund was the largest ship ever to sail the[…]
The faith of those who live their faith is a serene faith. What you long for will be given you; what you love will be yours for ever. (Pope Saint Leo the Great, +461)
BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Paul VI Audience Hall Wednesday, 5 March 2008 Saint Leo the Great Dear Brothers and Sisters, Continuing our journey through the Fathers of the Church, true stars that shine in the distance, at our meeting today we encounter a Pope who in 1754 Benedict XIV proclaimed a Doctor of the Church: […]
Pope Saint Leo, the first pontiff to earn the title ‘the Great’, reigned from 440 until his death on this day in 461, was known for many things. With his wise mind, his magnanimous soul and zeal, he helped solidify the papacy, and the role of the ‘Holy Father’, which would be further clarified by[…]
