Pope's Address to Bishops of California, Nevada and Hawaii

"You Must Be at Forefront of Spiritual Journey of Sanctification"

May 14, 2004 | 161 hits

Here is the address John Paul II delivered today to bishops of California, Nevada and Hawaii, at the conclusion of their five-yearly visit to Rome. * * * Dear Brother Bishops, 1. "God who is …

Sacrament of Confession Aids in Sanctity, Says Pope

Calls It a Path of Purification and Union With Christ

March 29, 2004 | 1167 hits

The sacrament of reconciliation is meant not only to absolve sins but also and above all to lead the faithful to a profound encounter with Christ, says John Paul II. The Pope reflected on the …

A Founder Who Promoted the Sanctification of Work

Bonifacia Rodriguez Castro to Be Beatified

November 06, 2003 | 565 hits

Among the five people John Paul II will beatify this Sunday is Spanish religious Bonifacia Rodríguez Castro, who promoted the sanctification of work. She founded the Congregation of Handmaids …

Vatican Letter for World Day of Prayer for Sanctification of Priests

Sent by the Prefect of the Congregation for Clergy

June 26, 2003 | 191 hits

Here is a translation of a letter that Cardinal Darío Castrillón Hoyos, prefect of the Vatican Congregation for Clergy, sent on the occasion of the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification …

Discalced Carmelites Reminded of the Goal of Consecrated Life

Papal Message Puts Emphasis on Holiness

April 29, 2003 | 553 hits

The life of consecrated souls is summed up in "aspiring to holiness," says John Paul II. The Pope stated this in his message to Father Camilo Maccise, general superior of the Discalced …

Bush's Proclamation on Sanctity of Human Life Day

"Every Child Is a Priority and a Blessing"

January 15, 2003 | 231 hits

Here is the text of President George W. Bush's proclamation when he announced Tuesday a "Sanctity of Human Life Day" to be observed Jan. 19. * * * THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary …

Bush Proclaims a "Sanctity of Human Life" Day

As U.S. Approaches 30th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision

January 15, 2003 | 167 hits

Next Sunday the United States will officially observe national "Sanctity of Human Life" Day, proclaimed by President George W. Bush. In the proclamation, published Tuesday, the president …

Bush´s Sanctity-of-Life Proclamation

Special Day Announced

January 20, 2002 | 228 hits

Here is the text of a proclamation by President George W. Bush for National Sanctity of Human Life Day 2002. The event was marked today. * * * National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2002 by the …