Articles on this issue "God"

Francis Calls on Faithful to Live as 'Children of God'

Thousands Gather in St. Peter's for Weekly General Audience

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Greeting thousands of pilgrims at St. Peter’s Square today, Pope Francis continued his reflections on the Creed at today’s General Audience. As customary, prior to the start of the Wednesday …

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On God the Almighty Father

"Despite the Crisis of Fatherhood in Many Societies, the Scriptures Show us Clearly what it Means to Call God 'Father'"

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Here is a translation of the General Audience Pope Benedict XVI gave today in Paul VI Hall. --- --- --- Dear Brothers and Sisters, In last Wednesday's catechesis we focused on the words of …

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During his birthday lunch, Benedict XVI expressed trust and joy as he asserted that our lives are in "God's good hands." The Pope said this on Monday, his 80th birthday, during lunch in the …

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Vacation a Time for God, Says Holy Father

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For Benedict XVI, vacation is a privileged time to come close to God and to discover the beauty of the world. The Pope expressed this today after reciting the midday Angelus with the 30,000 …

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Benedict XVI's March 26 Homily at Roman Parish

"God Continues to Love Us Even When He Punishes Us"

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Here is a translation of the homily Benedict XVI delivered March 26 during his pastoral visit to the Parish of God the Merciful Father, in Rome. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters, This Fourth …

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Openness to God\'s Love Can Heal Humanity, Says Pope

Comments on the Paralytic in Mark\'s Gospel

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Benedict XVI says that only God\'s love can renew man\'s heart, and only if the heart of paralyzed humanity is healed can it get up and walk. The Pope delivered that message today before he …

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4 African Development Initiatives Unveiled

Include Programs for Women, Children, Teachers

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A project begun in 2002 to commemorate the canonization of Opus Dei founder Josemaría Escrivá has announced an international fund-raising campaign for four new development projects for Africa. …

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The Mother of God, and World Day of Peace

\"We Must Open Ourselves to the Truth\"

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Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today before reciting the midday Angelus with tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter\'s Square. Beforehand, the Pope presided …

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Opus Dei on John Allen\'s New Book

We\'re \"Neither Angels nor Demons,\" Says Spokesman

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An Opus Dei spokesman has expressed satisfaction with a new book on the personal prelature written by an American journalist. Marc Carroggio, who oversees Opus Dei\'s relationship with …

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Journalist John Allen on Opus Dei

Vatican-Watcher\'s Book Goes Beyond the Myths

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In a new book on Opus Dei, an American journalist tries to separate facts from fiction about the personal prelature. The volume is entitled \"Opus Dei: An Objective Look Behind the Myths and …

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God Becomes Small So That We Can Love Him, Says Pontiff

In Homily at Christmas Midnight Mass

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Christmas is the greatness of God who becomes small so that we can love him, says Benedict XVI. In the homily at his first Christmas Eve Midnight Mass as Pope, he contemplated the mystery of …

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Benedict XVI has appointed Sri Lankan Archbishop Albert Malcolm Ranjith Patabendige Don as the new secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments. The 58-year-old prelate …

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On \"Dei Verbum\" and Reading Scripture

\"The Church Always Draws From the Gospel\"

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Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today from the window of his study to the crowds gathered in St. Peter\'s Square before the midday Angelus. * * * Dear Brothers and …

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Opus Dei Prelate Congratulated by Holy Father

Javier Echevarría Marks 50 Years of Priesthood

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Benedict XVI sent a letter to Bishop Javier Echevarría on the 50th anniversary of the latter's priesthood, highlighting his fidelity in governing the personal prelature Opus Dei. The papal …

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Opus Dei Prelate Ordains 42 Priests

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The head of Opus Dei ordained 42 members of the prelature to the priesthood and urged them to be "priests in love with Christ." Bishop Javier Echevarría, prelate of Opus Dei, conferred …

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