Category: Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI Closes Our Lady’s Month

31 May 2009

Here is a translation of the address the Holy Father gave Saturday evening at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens at the annual Marian...

A Church Driven by the Breath of God

31 May 2009

Homily of Pope Benedict XVI for the Solemnity of Pentecost 2009 Apart from being a magnificent example of mystagogical preaching, the Holy Father’s Pentecost homily...

Hoc Est Hodie

10 April 2009

Pope Benedict XVI is a master of mystagogical catechesis. This homily for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper probes the words of institution and consecration...

The Origins of the Priesthood in the Church

10 April 2009

I am in awe of the Holy Father’s homilies at the Chrism Mass and at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. These are inspired words....

HOLY FATHER: A SPECIAL YEAR FOR PRIESTS

16 March 2009

VATICAN CITY, 16 MAR 2009 (VIS) – This morning in the Vatican the Holy Father received members of the Congregation for the Clergy, who are...

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