I'm sure there are some who will read this and will be shocked to find that John Paul didn't write all his own, but how could he with the schedule he kept?
From Guardian Unlimited | World Latest | Benedict Prefers to Write Own Speeches:
"That hands-on approach by the former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who was a theology lecturer at German universities before becoming a Vatican insider, sharply contrasts with his predecessor, John Paul II, who gave so many speeches he needed an assembly line of wordsmiths to produce them.
John Paul often delivered several speeches a day to audiences ranging from garbage collectors in Rome to Aborigines in Australia, and the Vatican ``had to create an office to write them,'' said former Vatican diplomat John-Peter Pham. The skills of diplomats and other Holy See officials and consultants were tapped in the process.
``John Paul wrote very few of his speeches,'' although he occasionally ``changed a phrase here or there,'' according to Pham. "
Friday, June 3, 2005
Dom Stanislaw New Archbishop of Krakow
I was told this two weeks ago by my Jewish friend who talks to him almost daily. I'm sure he will be happy to go back home and to be a successor to his much loved Pope John Paul.
From Vatican Information Service:
The Holy Father appointed Archbishop Stanislaw Dziwisz, adjunct prefect of the Pontifical Household, as metropolitan archbishop of Krakow (area 5,730, population 1,618,593, Catholics 1,566,555, priests 2,026, religous 4,841), Poland. The metropolitan archbishop-elect was born in Raba Wyzna, Poland, in 1939. From 1966 to 1978 he acted as private secretary to Archbishop Karol Wojtyla of Krakow and, following the latter's election as Pope John Paul II, continued to act as his private secretary throughout his pontificate from 1978 to 2005. He was ordained a bishop by John Paul II in 1998 and elevated to the dignity of archbishop in 2003. He succeeds Cardinal Franciszek Macharski, whose resignation from the pastoral care of the same archdiocese was accepted by the Holy Father, upon having reached the age limit.
From Vatican Information Service:
The Holy Father appointed Archbishop Stanislaw Dziwisz, adjunct prefect of the Pontifical Household, as metropolitan archbishop of Krakow (area 5,730, population 1,618,593, Catholics 1,566,555, priests 2,026, religous 4,841), Poland. The metropolitan archbishop-elect was born in Raba Wyzna, Poland, in 1939. From 1966 to 1978 he acted as private secretary to Archbishop Karol Wojtyla of Krakow and, following the latter's election as Pope John Paul II, continued to act as his private secretary throughout his pontificate from 1978 to 2005. He was ordained a bishop by John Paul II in 1998 and elevated to the dignity of archbishop in 2003. He succeeds Cardinal Franciszek Macharski, whose resignation from the pastoral care of the same archdiocese was accepted by the Holy Father, upon having reached the age limit.
Thursday, June 2, 2005
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
Fr. Robert Barron
Word on Fire | Most Recent Sermons
I'm a big fan. Heard him speak yesterday at a conference I'm attending in Chicago.
I'm a big fan. Heard him speak yesterday at a conference I'm attending in Chicago.
Vatican Publishing House Entrusted with Rights to Pope's Writings
Before he was the pope...
From Vatican Information Service:
The Holy Father has entrusted the Vatican Publishing House with the exercise and protection of the copyright and of all exclusive rights to economic utilization of the acts, works and writings written by him prior to his elevation to the Chair of Peter.
A communique made public today, and signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano, also states that, "without prejudicing the rights acquired by third parties concerning contacts already concluded with the author, from now on the Vatican Publishing House is also entrusted with the exercise and protection of the copyright concerning contracts still in force".
From Vatican Information Service:
The Holy Father has entrusted the Vatican Publishing House with the exercise and protection of the copyright and of all exclusive rights to economic utilization of the acts, works and writings written by him prior to his elevation to the Chair of Peter.
A communique made public today, and signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano, also states that, "without prejudicing the rights acquired by third parties concerning contacts already concluded with the author, from now on the Vatican Publishing House is also entrusted with the exercise and protection of the copyright concerning contracts still in force".
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Monday, May 30, 2005
Benedict XVI Continues to Confuse
Essentially they wonder what will he do?
Benedict XVI and the Church That May Shrink. Or May Not. - New York Times
Benedict XVI and the Church That May Shrink. Or May Not. - New York Times
We Can Only Receive Jesus in Unity
From the Vatican Information Service:
Benedict XVI emphasized that the Christ we encounter in the Sacrament of the Eucharist "is the one and same Christ present in the Eucharistic bread all over the world. This means we can encounter Him only together with everyone else. We can only receive Him in unity."
"The consequence of this is clear," he went on, "we cannot communicate with the Lord if we do not communicate with one another. ... For this it is necessary to learn the great lesson of forgiveness: do not let resentment gnaw at the soul, but open your hearts to the magnanimity of listening to others."
Benedict XVI emphasized that the Christ we encounter in the Sacrament of the Eucharist "is the one and same Christ present in the Eucharistic bread all over the world. This means we can encounter Him only together with everyone else. We can only receive Him in unity."
"The consequence of this is clear," he went on, "we cannot communicate with the Lord if we do not communicate with one another. ... For this it is necessary to learn the great lesson of forgiveness: do not let resentment gnaw at the soul, but open your hearts to the magnanimity of listening to others."
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Friday, May 27, 2005
May our streets be Jesus' streets!
Pope Benedict on Corpus Christi, from the Vatican Information Service:
The Holy Father pointed out how in the Sacrament of the Eucharist "the Lord is always moving towards the world. This universal aspect of the Eucharistic presence is apparent in the procession of our feast today. We bring Christ, present in the form of the bread, along the streets of our city. We entrust these streets, these houses, our daily lives, to His goodness. May our streets be Jesus' streets! May our houses be for Him and with Him! May our daily lives be penetrated by His presence. With this gesture we place the suffering of the sick, the solitude of the young and the old, temptations and fears, all our lives, under His gaze. This procession seeks to be a great and public blessing for our city. Christ in person is the divine blessing for the world - may the rays of His blessing extend over us all."
The Holy Father pointed out how in the Sacrament of the Eucharist "the Lord is always moving towards the world. This universal aspect of the Eucharistic presence is apparent in the procession of our feast today. We bring Christ, present in the form of the bread, along the streets of our city. We entrust these streets, these houses, our daily lives, to His goodness. May our streets be Jesus' streets! May our houses be for Him and with Him! May our daily lives be penetrated by His presence. With this gesture we place the suffering of the sick, the solitude of the young and the old, temptations and fears, all our lives, under His gaze. This procession seeks to be a great and public blessing for our city. Christ in person is the divine blessing for the world - may the rays of His blessing extend over us all."
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Abuse Allegations Against Churches in Ohio and Lousiana
Not Catholic and the allegations in Ohio come from a woman who has been murdered.
The Ohio case...NewsNet5.com - News - Dead Woman Accuses Church Of Sexual Abuse In Documents
The Louisana case...Alleged cult member arrested, another to be returned
The Ohio case...NewsNet5.com - News - Dead Woman Accuses Church Of Sexual Abuse In Documents
The Louisana case...Alleged cult member arrested, another to be returned
2005 Summer Events Announced at Catholic Familyland
In Ohio, not too far from Steubenville down a long winding road.
I visited there a few years ago, Cardinal Arinze will be there in July.
2005 Summer Events Announced at Catholic Familyland, a Fun-Filled, God-centered Environment where Families Pray, Learn and Play
I visited there a few years ago, Cardinal Arinze will be there in July.
2005 Summer Events Announced at Catholic Familyland, a Fun-Filled, God-centered Environment where Families Pray, Learn and Play
Springfield Chancelor's Attackers
Who claim they were attacked first...doesn't seem like (from the story) that the priest is refuting their claim. Perhaps someone reading this knows more.
SJ-R.COM - Teens admit beating priest
SJ-R.COM - Teens admit beating priest
Archdiocese of Miami Sued by Priest
I do not know the priest, but actually do know almost everyone he mentions which makes it interesting to me. A few present themselves in a way that probably would make it hard for them to defend themselves against a jury.
Archdiocese of Miami sued
Archdiocese of Miami sued
Thank God for Improved Screening of Candidates for the Priesthood!
No Priesthood for You!
Threatens Archbishop Levada, an auxiliary bishop and his pastor...also had the guns to carry out the threat!
I had a friend (a priest) who was a big gun enthusiast and used to say that he thought the church had preached the gospel long enough and it was time to start "enforcing it", saying this as he waved a gun in the air.
abc7news.com: Guns Found In Former San Mateo Deacon's Home
Threatens Archbishop Levada, an auxiliary bishop and his pastor...also had the guns to carry out the threat!
I had a friend (a priest) who was a big gun enthusiast and used to say that he thought the church had preached the gospel long enough and it was time to start "enforcing it", saying this as he waved a gun in the air.
abc7news.com: Guns Found In Former San Mateo Deacon's Home
Weekly Audience of the Pope
As most of you probably know Pope Benedict is just reading Pope John Paul's undelivered Wednesday addresses but every week he usually stops in the middle and delivers a line or two of his own.
From the Vatican:
In off-the-cuff remarks, the Pope then added that "Christ was the first martyr, and gave His own life in a context of hatred and falsehood; yet He transformed His passion into 'Eucharist' that is 'joy and salvation'."
From the Vatican:
In off-the-cuff remarks, the Pope then added that "Christ was the first martyr, and gave His own life in a context of hatred and falsehood; yet He transformed His passion into 'Eucharist' that is 'joy and salvation'."
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Standing Trial
Phil Spector standing trial for murder. Must be attorney's way of making the jury think he's nuts or he just is.
Bishop Finn Takes Over Kansas City
From Vatican Information Service:
Accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Kansas City-Saint Joseph, U.S.A., presented by Bishop Raymond James Boland in accordance with Canon 401, para. 2 of the Code of Canon Law. He is succeeded by Coadjutor Bishop Robert W. Finn.
Accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Kansas City-Saint Joseph, U.S.A., presented by Bishop Raymond James Boland in accordance with Canon 401, para. 2 of the Code of Canon Law. He is succeeded by Coadjutor Bishop Robert W. Finn.
Monday, May 23, 2005
Personal Debt Problem for Many Aspiring Religious
I see a problem here. Taking a vow of poverty before they enter should help them to pay off their debts...it would seem anyway.
"Overcoming personal debt a problem for many aspiring religious"
"Overcoming personal debt a problem for many aspiring religious"
Ground Broken for New Cathedral
In Oakland, CA Christ the Light to rise over northwest Lake Merritt
Check out Crux News for what it might have been and for what it is.
Check out Crux News for what it might have been and for what it is.
Sunday, May 22, 2005
"The Cafeteria is Closed" Products
"Eat whats on the table kids!"...Cafeteria Closed / Jesus Is Lord > Cafeteria Is Closed > The Cafeteria Is Closed | CafePress
Pope's Angelus--"Without Sunday we cannot live."
Calls to mind Trinity Sunday, those receiving their First Communion, Eucharistic Congress openning today in Italy and the importance of Sunday in the life of a Christian.
See the complete message >>> AsiaNews.it <<< Pope: God is not solitude, but a gift of love in the Eucharist as well:
"In particular, each parish is called to rediscover the beauty of Sunday, the day of the Lord, when Christ’s disciples renewed in the Eucharist their communion with Him who gives sense to the joys and fatigues of each day. “Without Sunday we cannot live”: this is what the first Christians declared, even at the cost of their life, and this is what we are called to repeat ourselves today."
See the complete message >>> AsiaNews.it <<< Pope: God is not solitude, but a gift of love in the Eucharist as well:
"In particular, each parish is called to rediscover the beauty of Sunday, the day of the Lord, when Christ’s disciples renewed in the Eucharist their communion with Him who gives sense to the joys and fatigues of each day. “Without Sunday we cannot live”: this is what the first Christians declared, even at the cost of their life, and this is what we are called to repeat ourselves today."
Five Thousand Confirmed in Sydney
Bishop says it shows them the church is bigger than just "their church."
The Daily Telegraph | Record Catholic confirmation held
The Daily Telegraph | Record Catholic confirmation held
Saturday, May 21, 2005
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