Prayers for Papa Benedict
Posted by DariaSockey in Faith on Wednesday, June 29, 2011
I saw these prayers on ibreviary, which said “the following indulgenced prayer may be said in thanksgiving for the 60th anniversary of the priesthood of our Holy Father.”
Families could work this in with grace before dinner tonight, or with daily family prayers:
Let us pray for Pope Benedict: May the Lord preserve him, give him life, make him blessed upon earth; and not deliver him up to the will of his enemies.
Let us Pray
Father of providence,look with love on Benedict our Pope, your appointed successor to St. Peter on whom you built your Church. May he be the visible center and foundation of our unity in faith and love. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns wit you and the Holy Spirit one God forever and ever. Amen.
Adoration Renews Our Hearts
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Here’s what we can learn from Elijah about prayer, according to Benedict XVI.
Each of his presentations on prayer thus far has warned against idolatry, but in analyzing Elijah’s dramatic confrontation with the prophets of Baal, the Pope makes his warning more explicit.
Israel was yielding to the seduction of idolatry—a continual temptation for the believer—by fooling itself into thinking it could... READ MORE
The Pope's Pep Talk to Families
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Many thanks to our Canadian friends in Quebec, Michel et Myrielle, for highlighting an important message in the pope’s homily in Croatia on the National Day of Croatian Catholic Families:
Christian families are a decisive resource for education in the faith, for the up-building of the Church as a communion and for her missionary presence in the most diverse situations in life.
and ...
Dear families,... READ MORE
For the Youth of the World
Posted by Lynn Wehner in Faith on Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Am I the only one, or does this little montage have your heart bursting with joy for our Church?
Grassroots Films has really captured the essence of World Youth Day. Young people, given the chance, will be on fire for our beautiful faith. The “future of our Church” … begins in the present of our Church.
Anyone heading to Spain with a group this summer? I know it’s an exhausting pilgrimage, but after watching this short film, I think it might be wise to hide my credit cards and checkbook … or by day’s end I may find myself the proud owner of plane tickets to Madrid!
John Paul II to Be Beatified
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Friday, January 14, 2011
Well, this just puts a smile on my face this morning (from Edward Pentin):
“Pope Benedict XVI has today promulgated a decree recognising a miracle took place at the intercession of the Ven. John Paul II. The beatification ceremony will take place May 1st in Rome, presided by Benedict XVI.
The date, the Second Sunday of Easter, coincides with Divine Mercy Sunday - a Feast Day instituted by John Paul II. The late Pope died on the solemnity, on April 2, 2005.
The announcement of the beatification comes after five years of investigations into the life and works of the Polish Pontiff.”
'Faith Is the Most Precious Gift'
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, January 10, 2011
The pope baptized 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel yesterday on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. I really enjoyed watching this sweet video of all the parents, babies, and blessings.
Benedict told those present that Faith is “the most precious thing in life: the most authentic and most beautiful reason to live.”
Later in the day, the pope also emphasized the importance of giving children distinctively Christian names saying that a Christian name is “an unmistakable sign that the Holy Spirit causes man to be ‘born again’ in the bosom of the Church.”
I love his words and I love this tradition. Were there any baptisms at your parish yesterday?
Advent Vigil for Life
Posted by Lynn Wehner in Faith on Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Advent begins on Sunday, November 28. As we know, it is a special time of waiting — a time for expectant faith, as we meditate and prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus, the Messiah.
It is a time to celebrate life. And the Holy Father has a special invitation for the faithful this year.
On Saturday, November 27, the evening before the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Benedict XVI is asking bishops,... READ MORE
Got Saints? We do!
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, October 18, 2010
Well, this was an exciting weekend! I feel like everyone should congratulate me. Here’s the news: Our parish’s official name went from Blessed André Bessette to Saint André Bessette.
Yesterday, Pope Benedict celebrated the canonization Mass for André Bessette, along with five other new saints.
I am thrilled to have St. André Bessette as our parish patron because he has local ties to New Hampshire... READ MORE
Choosing Favorites
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, August 26, 2010
In his general audience yesterday, Pope Benedict encouraged Catholics to have a devotion to a specific saint, asking that saint for intercession but also working to imitate his or her holy life.
According to Zenit, the Holy Father said that it is important “to have ‘travel companions’ on the journey of our Christian life: I am thinking of a spiritual director, a confessor, persons with whom we can... READ MORE
Strolling in Style
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Just me on Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Did you see this great picture of the Holy Father sporting a baseball cap while taking a walk around his gardens?
I love that it matches his white cassock, and it’s so practical! I know I always like to wear sunglasses or a hat when I’m outdoors in the sun - it’s much easier on the eyes that way.
Here has a couple more photos of the Pope in his cap, if you want to see them.
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