Posted on 05/07/2005 10:31:37 AM PDT by Salvation
Is that a Missionary of Charity I spy behind him?
Mine too. I'm not sure what it referred to, but it definitely sounded ominous. The problem is that there are so many wolves about these days, it's hard to know exactly which one to watch.
>> "The new pope has made clear his wish to work for the unity of Christians spread among different Churches -- Catholics, Orthodox, Anglicans and other Protestants.
In an unprecedented gesture he sent a message of "cordial" greeting to the chief protestant Church in France, the Reformed Church, which is holding a synod, or general assembly in the south of the country and assuring them of his "prayers", according to the Church."<<
Isn't the "Pope of the Olives" suppose to be a uniter?
Sorry, I just had to throw that in.
Thank you for the wonderful post! I was able to watch the entire Mass on EWTN and it was truly beautiful!
Does anyone know the two songs, processional and recessional, sung at St. Mary Major? The limited translation I got of the recessional sounded as though it might be specific to St. Mary Major. Thought they also mentioned Benedict by name.
God bless Pope Benedict and keep him strong.
Did you watch the Holy Father's Installation Mass as Bishop of Rome at St John Latern today? It was fantastic! The encore will be shown again tomorrow. Check your listing.
EWTN might have that homily. Maybe we can check and post it on this thread.
Thank you for those photos, FRiend.
Cardinal Bernard Law reads during the visit of Pope Benedict XVI in St. Mary Major basilica, in Rome, Saturday May 7, 2005 to pay homage to an icon of Mary.(AP Photo/Plinio Lepri)
Reuters - Sat May 7, 3:57 PM ET Pope Benedict XVI waves inside Saint Mary Major Basilica in Rome May 7, 2005. Pope Benedict XVI pledged on Saturday to follow the strict line of his predecessor and defend traditional Catholic teachings from 'fashionable' ideas that threaten to destroy the faith. REUTERS/Max Rossi
Pope Benedict XVI prays inside the Saint Mary Major Basilica in Rome May 7, 2005. Pope Benedict XVI pledged on Saturday to follow the strict line of his predecessor and defend traditional Catholic teachings from 'fashionable' ideas that threaten to destroy the faith. REUTERS/Max Rossi
A view of St. John Lateran during the Pope Benedict XVI installation mass, Saturday, May 7, 2005.The Pope completed his installation as pontiff by presiding over Mass at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, his cathedral as bishop of Rome, before paying homage to an icon of Mary at another Roman basilica, St. Mary Major. (AP Photo/Massimo Sambucetti)
Welcome, sister. I just read your very impressive home page. It's folks like you who continue to strengthen us
Sorry, I didn't hear the Mass. Some niece of mine was getting married and She Who Must Be Obeyed thought I should show up...
You're lucky to have heard what you did. I was forced to participate in a Mass celebrated by a contumacious Jesuit, who re-arranged the words of the Canon and the Our Father, who ordered the congregation to stand throughout the Canon, etc., etc.
Of course, my family KNELT during the Canon--all 11 of us, and the various boy/girl friends of my children. We were up in front, too.
Heh, heh, heh.
Thank you very much. I have so much to learn, and with each new thing that I learn, a chord resonates deeply. I'm humbled at this mountain to climb.
Here's Benedetto at the window today:
Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful from his studio's window overlooking St. Peter Square at the Vatican, Sunday May 8, 2005. The pontiff said Sunday that the media can spread peace but also ferment violence and he called on journalists to exercise responsibility to ensure objective reports that respect human dignity and the common good. At right, Pope Benedict XVI's personal secretary Georg Gaenswein. (AP Photo/Plinio Lepri)
With the new tapestry and papal coat of arms.
It's about time. :-) Now, when is he going to have a new crucifix/crozier?
Of course, my family KNELT during the Canon--all 11 of us, and the various boy/girl friends of my children. We were up in front, too.
Heh, heh, heh.
Bravi! All part of being the Church Militant.
Good for you for kneeling.
I just don't get some of these priests!
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