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Pope Benedict XVI: Totalitarianism and Relativism Arise from the Failure to Respect the Natural Law

Image of Pope Benedict XVI said: All men, whether they are believers or not, are called to recognise the needs of human nature as expressed by natural law.

In Wednesdays general audience, Benedict XVI talked about Saint Thomas Aquinas and his thought, stressing how the "world of faith" and that ... continue reading

Pope entrusts Priests, First Laborers of the Civilization of Love, to Mary

Image of 'Priests are a gift of Christ's heart' the Pontiff said, 'a gift for the Church and the world'.

Pope says Priests are "a gift of the Heart of Christ [. . .] for the Church and the World." He mentions the Curé d'Ars and Polish martyr ... continue reading

Priests Close Their Year With Successor of Peter

Image of The Cure of Ars, St. John Vianney.

An image of the newly proclaimed patron of all priests was center stage this morning, hanging from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, as ... continue reading

Fr. James Farfaglia in Rome: Priests Called to Confession, Conversion and Mission

Image of Father Michael Quintana was ordained on September 29, 2000, the feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. He is missionary priest for the Saint Lorenzo Ruiz Mission Society. As a Pilipino priest his biggest challenge is how to bring the message of the Gospel to the Chinese immigrants that he serves.

Cardinal Meisner insisted that the priest must experience both sides of the confessional screen as a dedicated confessor and as humble ... continue reading

Over 15,000 Clergy Gather with Pope at Prayer Vigil for Priests

Image of A passage from the Gospel was then read out, after which the Pope responded to questions put to him by five priests, representing the five continents.

During the first part of the vigil, live television linkups enabled those present in St. Peter's Square to share the witness and ... continue reading

Pope Tells Over 15,000 Priests in Rome, Priesthood Not Simply 'Office' but Sacrament

Image of In his homily the Pope noted how the Year for Priests was celebrated to ensure 'a renewed appreciation of the grandeur and beauty of the priestly ministry'.

'Every Christian and every priest should become, starting from Christ, a wellspring which gives life to others. We ought to be offering ... continue reading

Priests Called to Confession as Year of the Priest Comes to a Close

Image of Cardinal Meisner said that one of the most tragic losses' the Church suffered in the second half of the 20th century was 'the loss of the Holy Spirit in the sacrament of reconciliation.'

Priests, like Paul on the way to Damascus, 'must fall off their horse again, to fall into the arms of the merciful God...It is not enough ... continue reading

Faithfulness, Conversion and Mission: Vatican Closing Ceremonies of the Year for Priests

Image of All the priests of the world have been invited to the meeting, which is being promoted by the Congregation for the Clergy and has as its theme: 'Faithfulness of Christ, Faithfulness of Priests'.

At 10 a.m. on Friday 11 June, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Year for Priests will officially come to an end with a ... continue reading

Father James Farfaglia Reports From Rome: 'Meeting Happy Priests along the Way'

Image of Fr. Dat Hoang presenting an award.

When I met Father Dat, I was immediately struck by his happiness and enthusiasm. As I spoke with Father Dat, I was reminded of a common ... continue reading

Pope in Cyprus: 'Every Christian Is Set Apart to Bear Prophetic Witness to the Risen Lord'

Image of His Beatitude Chrysostomos and Pope Benedict XVI

The visits of this pilgrim Pope are not the travels of some old man who just doesn't "get it", as some pundits in the main stream media ... continue reading

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