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Our Lady’s Good Counsel
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Saint George and the Spiritual Battle
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Saint George, Shakespeare, Brian Boru: England, Ireland and the Fighting Catholic Spirit
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Pope Benedict and Saint Anselm
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Paul VI Audience Hall
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Saint Anselm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The Benedictine Abbey of Sant'Anselmo is located on the Aventine Hill...