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
BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Saint Peter’s Square Wednesday, 27 September 2006 Thomas the twin Dear Brothers and Sisters, Continuing our encounters with the Twelve Apostles chosen directly by Jesus, today we will focus our attention on Thomas. Ever present in the four lists compiled by the New Testament, in the first three Gospels he is[…]
‘Whoever does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me’ (Mt. 10:38). ⧾ The whole content of the gospel at least as it concerns us individually, is given to us by Our Lord today: ‘Whoever does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me’ (Mt.[…]
This year we are joyfully celebrating the 700 year anniversary of the canonization of St Thomas Aquinas on July 18, 1323, by Pope John XXII, so it is right and just to appreciate his immense contribution regarding the theology of the Holy Eucharist. In Aquinas’ theology, Jesus’ Most Precious Body and Blood are entirely one and[…]
O Sacred banquet in which Christ is received, the memory of His Passion is renewed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us (St. Thomas Aquinas, +1274). As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ or Corpus Christi as it is traditionally known,[…]
He who believes in him is not condemned; he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only son of God (Jn. 3:18). Each year, the Sunday following the Solemnity of Pentecost commemorates the Mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity, the central mystery of Christian faith[…]
ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI DURING THE PRAYER MEETING IN THE VATICAN GARDENS FOR THE CONCLUSION OF THE MARIAN MONTH OF MAYGrotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens Tuesday, 31 May 2005 Dear Brothers and Sisters, I join you with great joy at the end of this prayer meeting organized by[…]
“If my requests are heeded, Russia will be converted, and there will be peace; if not, she will spread her errors throughout the world, causing wars and persecutions of the Church. The good will be martyred, the Holy Father will have much to suffer, various nations will be annihilated.” Our Lady of Fatima, July 13,[…]
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good (1 Cor. 12:7). Today, with joy and thanksgiving we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost. The seven weeks of Easter have come to an end and Christ Our Lord’s Passover is fulfilled in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, manifested, given and communicated[…]
‘And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age’ (Mt. 28:20). Our Lord’s Ascension which we celebrate today (or as in the universal Church, at the proper time last Thursday) marks the exaltation and glorification of Jesus, the sign and seal of the accomplishment of His mission. His glorification as Lord[…]
‘But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom my Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I have said to you’ (Jn. 14:24). Our Gospel text is taken from Our Lord’s High Priestly Prayer, offered at the Last Supper. The Holy Spirit, who will be revealed as[…]
