Pope Benedict: In sickness we experience our limits

In the Gospel this Sunday, we learn of the healing that Jesus brought to many who were suffering from diseases of one kind or another. We commend to him all those known to us who are in need of healing and we ask him [...]
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Pope issues invitation to offer suffering to God

February 1, 2012. (Romreports.com) Following his catechesis on prayer during the general audience, Benedict XVI reflected on the prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Olives. He recalled that in Gethsemane, Jesus prays not for his will, but rather the will of God. It's something that's [...]
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The best thing Christians can do

September 23, 2011. (Romereports.com) Ecumenism and inter-religious dialogue have been key during the Pope's trip to Germany. The most symbolic moment was perhaps, his visit to the convent where Martin Luther, the leader of the Protestant Reform, lived from 1505 to 1511. Upon arriving, the Pope [...]
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Ecumenism: that we may all be one

Adress of Benedict XVI during the Apostolic Journey to Germany, on 2011 during an ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE Church of the former Augustinian Convent, Erfurt Friday, 23 September 2011 (Video of Benedict XVI in Germany) Dear Sisters and Brothers, “I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf [...]
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Pope talks about how to recognize the voice of God

January 16, 2012. (Romereports.com) During Sunday's Angelus the pope talked about vocations, focusing on the power of recognizing and following the voice of God. Benedict XVI “And so, the call to follow Jesus more closely, to not form a family, but instead dedicate oneself to [...]
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Pope lists five lessons from World Youth Day 2011 for the New Evangelization

In his traditional Christmas address to the Roman Curia, the pope spoke about the keys to understanding the past year and account for the year ahead. The Pope addresses Curia With Traditional 'Year in Review' Message VATICAN CITY, DEC. 22, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says that the [...]
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Pope explains meaning of Christmas during general audience

December 21, 2011. (Romereports.com) Benedict XVI met with thousands of faithful in the Paul VI Audience Hall for his last general audience before Christmas. The pope spoke about the meaning of Christmas as well as the importance of being close to Christ throughout the entire [...]
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Meditating on the Pope’s three Christmas wishes with St Josemaria

Pope Benedict XVI expressed three wishes before lighting the lights on a Christmas tree: raising our gaze toward God; seeking the true light for our lives, and being light for others. Some passages from St Josemaria’s writings can help to focus on these themes. “My first [...]
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Pope talks about the Feast day of the Immaculate Conception

During Wednesday's general audience, the pope talked about the significance behind the feast day of the Immaculate Conception, which is celebrated on December 8th.
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Jesus shows us perfectly how to pray as children

"Christians today are called to bear witness to the power of prayer prayer, to our world that is often closed the Divine horizon and to the hope that leads to an encounter with God." These were just some of the words of Pope Benedict XVI [...]
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