Independence Day: Freedom From, and Freedom For
In the United States, we once again celebrate the anniversary of our Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom on July 4th. Our forebears...
Saint Thomas, Apostle
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Saint Peter's Square
Wednesday, 27 September 2006
Thomas the twin
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Continuing our encounters with the Twelve Apostles chosen directly by Jesus, today...
Thirteenth Sunday: Accipe Crucem Tuam!
âWhoever does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of meâ (Mt. 10:38). ⧟
The whole content of the gospel at...
The Sacrament of the Eucharist under the Gaze of St Thomas Aquinas
This year we are joyfully celebrating the 700 year anniversary of the canonization of St Thomas Aquinas on July 18, 1323, by Pope John XXII,...
Corpus Christi and the Gift of Self
O Sacred banquet in which Christ is received, the memory of His Passion is renewed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge...
The Most Holy Trinity
He who believes in him is not condemned; he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name...
The Visitation: The First Eucharistic Procession
ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI
DURING THE PRAYER MEETING IN THE VATICAN GARDENS
FOR THE CONCLUSION OF THE MARIAN MONTH OF MAYGrotto of Our Lady...
Sovietization, Migration and Destabilization
âIf my requests are heeded, Russia will be converted, and there will be peace; if not, she will spread her errors throughout the world,...
Pentecost and Witnessing to Truth
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good (1 Cor. 12:7).
Today, with joy and thanksgiving we celebrate the Solemnity...
The Ascension and Discipleship
âAnd remember, I am with you always, to the end of the ageâ (Mt. 28:20).
Our Lordâs Ascension which we celebrate today (or as in...
