Father Cantalamessa on Christ as King

\"The Complete Jesus, Most Human and Yet Transcendent\"

November 24, 2006 | 1733 hits

Here is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raneiro Cantalamessa, on this Sunday\'s liturgical readings. * * * 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time: …

Father Cantalamessa on the End of the World

Pontifical Household Preacher on Sunday's Gospel

November 17, 2006 | 3200 hits

Here is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on the readings from this Sunday's liturgy. * * * 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time …

Father Cantalamessa on Marriage in Heaven

Pontifical Household Preacher on Sunday's Gospel

November 10, 2006 | 1219 hits

Here is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on the readings from this Sunday's liturgy. * * * There came a poor widow 32nd …

Paul of Tarsus, Continued

"He Lives From Christ and With Christ"

November 08, 2006 | 1524 hits

Here is the Vatican translation of Benedict XVI's address at today's general audience, in which he continued to comment on the figure of Paul of Tarsus. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters, In our …

Father Cantalamessa on Priorities

Pontifical Household Preacher on Sunday's Liturgical Readings

November 03, 2006 | 351 hits

Here is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on the readings from this Sunday's liturgy. * * * Love the Lord your God 31st …

Father Cantalamessa on Holiness

Pontifical Household Preacher on All Saints' Day

October 31, 2006 | 1136 hits

Here is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on the readings from the feast of All Saints. * * * Holiness Is Not a Luxury …

Father Cantalamessa on the Priesthood

Pontifical Household Preacher on Sunday's Gospel

October 27, 2006 | 1884 hits

Here is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on the readings from this Sunday's liturgy. * * * "Chosen from and for men" …

Paul of Tarsus

"Be Imitators of Me, As I Am of Christ"

October 25, 2006 | 1381 hits

Here is a translation of Benedict XVI's address at today's general audience, dedicated to presenting the figure of Paul of Tarsus. * * * Paul of Tarsus Dear Brothers and Sisters, We have …

Center Your Life on Christ, Urges Pope

Reflects on Lessons Left by Paul of Tarsus

October 25, 2006 | 1065 hits

Following the example of St. Paul, Christians should put Jesus at the center of their lives, says Benedict XVI. Speaking today to a crowd of 25,000 gathered in St. Peter's Square for the …

Father Cantalamessa on Power

Pontifical Household Preacher Comments on Sunday's Readings

October 20, 2006 | 1150 hits

Here is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on this Sunday's liturgical readings. * * * The Great Exercise Power 29th …

God Is Not Against the Rich, Says Father Cantalamessa

Pontifical Household Preacher on Sunday's Gospel

October 13, 2006 | 918 hits

Here is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on the readings from the 28th Sunday in ordinary time. * * * "How hard it is …

On the Apostles Simon and Jude Thaddaeus

"Our Identity Is Not to Be Toyed With"

October 11, 2006 | 1692 hits

Here is a translation of Benedict XVI's address at this Wednesday's General Audience, dedicated to presenting the figure of the Apostles Simon the Cananaean and Jude called Thaddaeus. * * * …

Be Firm in Your Catholic Identity, Says Pope

Reflects on Contributions of Two Apostles

October 11, 2006 | 290 hits

The path of dialogue with other confessions must not make us forget our Catholic identity, says Benedict XVI. The Holy Father said this during the general audience today, attended by 35,000 …

Father Cantalamessa on Marriage

"Rediscover the Art of Repairing!" Says Pontifical Household Preacher

October 06, 2006 | 1420 hits

Here is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on the readings from this Sunday's liturgy. * * * The Two Shall Become One …