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Father Cantalamessa on Pentecost

Pontifical Household Preacher Comments on Sunday's Readings

May 25, 2007 | 3242 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. * * * Send Forth Your Spirit and …

Prefect of Clergy Congregation Hopes for New Pentecost

May 25, 2007 | 1463 hits

The 5th General Conference of the Episcopate of Latin America and the Caribbean is setting a priority: to show people the love the Church has for them, says Cardinal Cláudio Hummes. Cardinal …

"A Charisma Is a Gift, Not a Utopia"

June 04, 2006 | 1094 hits

Here is the commentary on Psalm 112 by Andrea Riccardi, founder of the Community of Sant'Egidio, at the meeting of ecclesial movements and new communities in St. Peter's Square on Saturday. …

"Communion Among Movements and New Communities Will Continue"

June 04, 2006 | 932 hits

Here is the message addressed to Benedict XVI by Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement, in the name of the ecclesial movements and new communities meeting with the Holy Father in St. …

"Great and Wonderful Are Your Works, Lord"

June 04, 2006 | 830 hits

Here is the commentary on a canticle from the Book of Revelation (15:3-4) by Father Julián Carrón, president of the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation, during Saturday's meeting of the …

"The Church Is Always in Combat Against the Beast"

June 04, 2006 | 1057 hits

Here is a translation of the commentary on Psalm 146 given by Kiko Argüello, founder of the Neocatechumenal Way, on Saturday at Benedict XVI's meeting with ecclesial movements and new …

"It Is Not Ourselves That We Preach"

June 04, 2006 | 1668 hits

Here is the address delivered by Patti Gallagher Mansfield, a witness of the start of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, at the end of the meeting of the ecclesial movements and new communities …

"Why the Lord Jesus Knocks at Our Door"

June 04, 2006 | 774 hits

Here is a translation of the words of gratitude addressed to Benedict XVI, in the name of ecclesial movements, by Luis Fernando Figari. Figari, founder of the Christian Life Movement, gave the …

"We Put New Impetus Into Our Future Common Path"

June 04, 2006 | 693 hits

Here is a Vatican translation of the greeting addressed by Bishop Josef Clemens, secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, to the meeting of ecclesial movements and new communities …

"Ready for the Mission! The Church Can Count on Us!"

June 04, 2006 | 710 hits

Here is a translation of the greeting addressed to Benedict XVI by Archbishop Stanislaw Rylko, president of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, during Saturday's meeting of the ecclesial …

"The Holy Spirit Is Love"

June 04, 2006 | 1218 hits

Here is a translation of Benedict XVI's address at the Mass of Pentecost, which he celebrated today in St. Peter's Square. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters! On the day of Pentecost, the Holy …

"The Whole Church Is Only One Great Movement"

June 04, 2006 | 552 hits

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today before praying the midday Regina Caeli at the end of the Mass of Pentecost. The Pope addressed the faithful gathered in St. Peter's …

400,000 Attend Encounter on Vigil of Pentecost

June 04, 2006 | 994 hits

Benedict XVI expressed the hope that the Church's "pastors will be careful not to extinguish the Spirit" manifested in new movements and ecclesial communities. The Pope also gave an …

Movements and Communities to Gather on the Eve of Solemnity

May 24, 2006 | 927 hits

A plenary indulgence can be gained by participants in the meeting of ecclesial movements and new communities with the Pope in St. Peter's Square on the eve of Pentecost. The decision was made …

May 09, 2006 | 801 hits

The Pontifical Council for the Laity has set up a Web page with information on Benedict XVI's forthcoming meeting with ecclesial movements and new communities. The page, at www.laici.org, has …