by Beth | Dec 23, 2006 | Church
“We too must climb down from the camels to enter into the stable of Bethlehem” is the concluding sentence in a homily to the Papal Household”We cannot be content just remembering that God considers the lowly. We ourselves must become little, humble,... by Beth | Dec 16, 2006 | Church
Out of concern for children, especially those whose future is compromised by exploitation and the malice of unscrupulous adults, I wish on this World Day of Peace to encourage everyone to reflect on the theme: “The Human Person, the Heart of Peace.” I am... by Beth | Dec 8, 2006 | Church
The US Bishops have a fine interactive calendar on their web site that allows a visitor to click on a given day and be led to a reflection for the day and some suggested activities.Advent Calendar There are some other wonderful resources to be found on this... by Beth | Nov 26, 2006 | Church
VATICAN CITY, NOV. 23, 2006 (zenit.org).- The Holy See has started a Web page dedicated to information about, and formation in, justice and peace. The initiative, www.justpax.it, was launched by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, whose president is Cardinal... by Beth | Nov 14, 2006 | Church
NEW YORK, NOV. 13, 2006 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See told a U.N. panel that the eradication of world poverty is a necessary service for peace. When addressing the U.N. General Assembly’s committee discussing the topic, the Holy See’s permanent observer to... by Beth | Sep 29, 2006 | Church, Missions inter gentes
VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 29, 2006 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican’s new secretary of state, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, is proposing a “universal commitment” in favor of the poor as part of the Vatican’s new diplomatic agenda. In his first address to the...