Articles on this issue "jesus christ"

Pope Encourages Greater Eucharistic Love

Readies Church for Feast of Corpus Christi

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Benedict XVI says that the solemnity of Corpus Christi is a privileged opportunity to deepen one's love of the Eucharist. "The feast of Corpus Christi is a propitious occasion to deepen one's …

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Benedict XVI invited all in Rome "to take part in great numbers" in the Corpus Christi procession this week. The liturgical ceremonies surrounding Thursday's feast express "the faith and love …

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Pope's Homily During Mass to Ordain 15 Priests

"Go Out Ever Anew 'to the Highways and Hedges'"

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Here is a translation of the homily delivered by Benedict XVI during the Mass for the priestly ordination of 15 deacons of the Diocese of Rome in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, May 7, 2006. * …

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Church, Presence of Christ Among Men

"The Individualist Jesus Is a Fantasy"

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Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today at the general audience. It marked the start of a new cycle of catecheses on the relationship between Christ and the Church. * …

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Oscar Winner Says Jesus Invented Selfless Love

Roberto Benigni\'s Advice to Young People

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On the eve of the feast of St. Valentine\'s Day, film director and actor Roberto Benigni told a young audience that Jesus is the \"inventor of selfless love.\" Being the man who could not sin, …

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The Incarnation and the Mass

Reflection by Theologian Father Michael Hull

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Here is the text of an address prepared by Father Michael Hull for a Dec. 14 videoconference of leading theologians. The Vatican Congregation for Clergy organized the videoconference, whose …

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A Journalist\'s Research on the Child Jesus

Vatican-Observer Andrea Tornielli Writes a Book

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Who was Jesus, really? Did he really exist or is his story a pious invention? Journalist Andrea Tornielli, who covers the Vatican for the Italian newspaper Il Giornale, tries to answer these …

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Pope's Message to Young People

"Let Yourselves Be Surprised by Christ!"

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Here is a translation of the message Benedict XVI addressed from a ship on the Rhine River this afternoon to young people gathered in Cologne. * * * [In German] Dear Young People, I am …

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Jesus Is Who You Need, Pope Tells Young People

In Address Given on the Rhine

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Benedict XVI, addressing his first throng of young people gathered for World Youth Day, assured them that the happiness they seek has a name: Jesus of Nazareth. "Only he gives the fullness of …

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Benedict XVI's Corpus Christi Homily

"Jesus Goes Before Us to the Father"

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Here is a translation of the homily Benedict XVI delivered last Thursday during the Mass on the solemnity of Corpus Christ, held in the square of the Basilica of St. John Lateran. Afterward …

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Pope Joins in Corpus Christi Procession

"We Entrust These Streets to His Goodness," He Says

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Before taking part in the Corpus Christi procession through a section of Rome, Benedict XVI said that with this gesture believers hope that "our streets will be Jesus' streets." The Pope …

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Pope to Participate in Corpus Christi Procession

Will Ordain 21 Priests on Pentecost

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Benedict XVI will celebrate the Mass of Corpus Christi in the Basilica of St. John Lateran, and will participate in a eucharistic procession through the streets of Rome. Today the Office for …

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Resources for Corpus Christi on Internet

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The bishops of England and Wales have published resources on the Internet to aid parishes and other faith communities to prepare for the solemnity of Corpus Christi. Pope John Paul II, when …

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"The Passion" Wins Award in Spain

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The weekly publication of the Archdiocese of Madrid awarded Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" best movie of the year. "The jury has shown preference for redemption films," stated Alfa …

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Jesuit Roger Haight's Book Has "Grave Doctrinal Errors"

Author of "Jesus: Symbol of God" Barred From Teaching Catholic Theology

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The Holy See published a Notification on the book "Jesus: Symbol of God," warning that it makes affirmations that are contrary to a core doctrine, the divinity of Christ. The 1999 book was …

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