“If we let Christ into our lives, we lose nothing, absolutely nothing of what makes life free, beautiful, and great. No! Only in this friendship are the doors of life opened wide. Only in this friendship is the great potential of human existence truly revealed.” – Pope Benedict XVI So often we feel that in [...]
Pope Benedict XVI
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“Do not become utterly absorbed in activism! There would be so much to do that one could be working on it constantly. And that is precisely the wrong thing. Not becoming totally absorbed in activism means maintaining consideratio — discretion, deeper examination, contemplation, time for interior pondering, vision, and dealing with things, remaining with God [...]
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Amazingly simple and profound words from Pope Benedict XVI speaking to some children about learning, friends and Jesus. I love it. And while it’s a wonderful message for children, it needs to be heard and reflected upon even more so by all of us adults:
I just had to share these words of Pope Benedict from earlier this week. So good! Especially the last part. Answering a query about the current secularization of Portugal, a once profoundly Catholic country, the Holy Father replied that Portugal “has carried the faith to all corners of the world; a courageous, intelligent and creative [...]
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In case any of you missed it, the Pope came out with his 3rd papal encyclical a few weeks ago: Caritas In Veritate (Love in Truth). It’s worth a read by any human being seeking wisdom. And it is very timely considering many of the challenges we find ourselves facing today. In a sea of [...]
Earth day is a great day to remember and give thanks to God for His creation. It’s absolutely amazing. Here’s a preview of the new movie, “Earth” – pretty awesome.
I’m not spending much time on the computer over the Easter Triduum, but wanted to just pass along some thoughts from Pope Benedict on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of The Lord. It is taken from one of his general audiences from a few years ago. Hope you enjoy and have a blessed Easter triduum!
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Recently the Pope visited Africa. While there, he was questioned about the Church’s prohibition on condom use in regard to the AIDS epidemic there. Here’s a little bit of what he said:
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The Pope, a.k.a Papa, Vicar of Christ, Vicar of Peter, Holy Father, Bishop of Rome, Servant of the servants of God, Supreme Pastor, His Holiness, The Rock, Supreme Pontiff, Father of Kings, Governor of the World, Successor of St. Peter, Shepherd of the Universal Church, etc. Which ones did I miss?
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A couple of awesome quotes from Cardinal Ratzinger (who is now Pope Benedict XVI) reflecting on transubstantiation – the changing of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. A great mystery of our faith that seems at least a tad less mysterious after reading these: “The transformation happens, [...]
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The first pope of the Catholic Church was St. Peter, the apostle. Since then, there have been a total of 266 popes in a continuous line of apostolic succession spanning almost 2000 years. The current pope (#266) is Benedict XVI.
