Articles on this issue "spiritual exercises"
In his meditations during the Lenten spiritual exercises, attended by the Pope and the Roman Curia, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi undertook a "pilgrimage" in search of the face of God. The …
read moreGod of Grace, God of the Word, and God Creator are images being used by Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi in his catecheses for the spiritual exercises being preached for the Pope and Roman Curia. …
read moreWhen Benedict XVI enters into retirement, he will be like Moses on the mountain in prayer, while his people fight in the valley. This was the biblical image proposed Sunday by Cardinal …
read moreBenedict XVI and the Roman Curia will have the chance next week to delve into their priestly vocations, seeking renewal in light of lessons from God and the Church on the call to be alter …
read moreBenedict XVI's annual spiritual exercises will focus this year on a phrase from 1 Kings: "Give me, Lord, an understanding heart." Salesian Father Enrico dal Covolo was selected to preach the …
read moreA spiritual retreat for leaders of Catholic charities on the American continent was not a waste of time, but rather a way to make them more efficient, explained the cardinal who oversees the …
read moreHere is a Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI gave to the participants in the National Assembly of the Italian Federation of Spiritual Exercises, upon receiving them in audience …
read moreBenedict XVI is promoting retreats known as spiritual exercises, saying the days of prayer are an opportunity of a strong experience of God. In an audience Saturday with the Italian Federation …
read moreHere is a Vatican translation of the letter Benedict XVI sent the preacher of this year's Lenten spiritual exercises, Cardinal Giacomo Biffi. * * * LETTER OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI TO …
read moreHere is a Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI gave March 3, at the conclusion of spiritual exercises. * * * CONCLUSION OF THE ANNUAL LENTEN SPIRITUAL EXERCISES ADDRESS OF HIS …
read moreBenedict XVI thanked Cardinal Giacomo Biffi for directing last week's spiritual exercises at the Vatican, telling him that "you have truly taught us … to elevate our hearts." The Pope …
read moreThe holiness of the Church is eternal despite the weaknesses and sins of some of its faithful, says the cardinal directing the retreat which Benedict XVI is attending. Cardinal Giacomo Biffi, …
read moreThe Antichrist is the reduction of Christianity to an ideology, instead of a personal encounter with the Savior, says the cardinal directing the retreat which Benedict XVI is attending. …
read moreChrist's entry into history makes Christianity "an incomparable novelty in the history of humanity," says the director of the weeklong spiritual retreat being attended by Benedict XVI. …
read moreTo acknowledge one's own sin is to rediscover the profound joy of God's forgiveness, says the director of the weeklong spiritual retreat being attended by Benedict XVI. Cardinal Giacomo Biffi, …
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