quotation: Don’t put money before everything else -Pope Francis

 

 

“Don’t put money before everything else”  -Pope Francis

 

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Pope to open conference on importance of marriage between a man and a woman

Just a month after the Pope concluded the Synod on the Family, the Vatican is hosting an inter-religious conference on the importance of marriage. It’s a way to engage in a deeper conversation about the compatibility between a man and a woman.  

HELEN ALVARÉ

HUMANUM Vatican Conference 

“People talk about the failure of this relationship, they talk a lot about sex, but they don’t really talk about its absolutely fundamental essence.”

The conference is titled ‘Humanum.’ From November 17th to the 19th, it will bring in more than 350 people representing 14 religions. Among the 40 speakers is Pope Francis. It will be a platform to look at how marriage ties into a healthy society, anthropology, and religion. 

HELEN ALVARÉ

HUMANUM Vatican Conference 

“Some of the major aspects of marriage. It’s beauty. It’s difficulties. It’s openness to children, it’s importance to civil society.” “What is God trying to tell us about God, about ourselves, about the meaning of our lives that humanity comes in two sexes that are drawn to one another. Deeper conversation about marriage.”

While the highs of marriage will be touched on, organizers say, the conference will also look at the realistic challenges that often rise between a husband and wife. Even further, it will delve into the increasingly blurred lines between genders.  

Pope to open conference on importance of marriage between a man and a woman (click to access video here)

 

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November 14, 2014: Orthodox leader asks Pope to help find kidnapped bishops in Syria – from The Vatican-ROME REPORTS in English

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With this greeting, Pope Francis embraced all persecuted Christians in the Middle East. During the meeting with Christian bishops organized by the Focolare movements, the metropolitan of the Syriac-Orthodox Church of Antioch made a special request to the Pope.
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today’s holiday/Feast of Saint: Feast of St. Frances Cabrini

Feast of St. Frances Cabrini

The first American citizen to be proclaimed a saint of the Roman Catholic Church, Francesca Xavier Cabrini (1850-1917) was born in Italy. She founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1880 and went on to establish orphanages, schools, and hospitals in many American cities, as well as in Europe and South America. She was canonized on July 7, 1946. Her feast day is commemorated in many places, but particularly at Mother Cabrini High School in New York City, in whose chapel she is buried, and at every establishment of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. More… Discuss
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St. Frances Xavier Cabrini St. Abbo St. Arcadius and Companions Bl. Vincent Bossilkov St. Brice St. Caillin St. Chillien St. Dalmatius of Rodez

St. Devinicus St. Didacus St. Gredifael St. Homobonus St. Maxellendis St. Mitrius St. Quintian

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Pope condemns CIA tactics, calls for improvements to prison system in law talk|viaTruth24.com

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has condemned the practice of extraordinary renditions used by the CIA after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

In a speech to the International Association of Penal Law on Thursday, Francis also called life prison terms “hidden death sentences” and denounced the use of preventive detention as a “hidden, illegal punishment.”

He urged all people of good will to fight against the death penalty and to work to improve prison conditions overall so that inmates’ dignity is respected.

Francis urged the international community to stop renditions, saying it was an “abuse” for countries to allow suspects to be kidnapped from their territory and transferred to torture centers. He said the principle of the dignity of each human being must prevail over everything.

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Saint of the Day for Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014: St. Pope John Paul II

Saint of the Day for Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014

St. Pope John Paul II

Karol J. Wojtyla, known as John Paul II since his October 1978 election to the papacy, was born in Wadowice, a small city 50 kilometres from Cracow, on May 18, 1920. He was the second of two sons … continue reading

More Saints of the Day

St. Pope John Paul II St. Abercius Marcellus Sts. Alexander, Heraclins, and Companions Bl. Alix Le Clercq St. Alodia St. Benedict of Macerac St. Bertharius St. Donatus of Fiesole St. Mark

St. Mary Salome St. Mellon St. Moderan St. Nepotian St. Nunctus St. Philip St. Philip of Heraclea St. Verecundus

 

Karol J. Wojtyla, known as John Paul II since his October 1978 election to the papacy, was born in Wadowice, a small city 50 kilometres from Cracow, on May 18, 1920. He was the second of two sons … continue reading

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More Saints of the Day

St. Pope John Paul II St. Abercius Marcellus Sts. Alexander, Heraclins, and Companions Bl. Alix Le Clercq St. Alodia St. Benedict of Macerac St. Bertharius St. Donatus of Fiesole St. Mark

St. Mary Salome St. Mellon St. Moderan St. Nepotian St. Nunctus St. Philip St. Philip of Heraclea St. Verecundus

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Pope Francis General Audience 2014.10.15

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Starts at 10.00 am – Every Wednesday the Holy Father holds a General Audience where he greets the pilgrims present and delivers a catechesis.

Udienza Generale del Papa
Ogni mercoledì il Santo Padre tiene un’udienza generale durante la quale svolge una catechesi ed saluta i pellegrini presenti.

this day in the yesteryear: Pope John Paul I Elevated to Papacy (1978)

Pope John Paul I Elevated to Papacy (1978)

Born Albino Luciani, Pope John Paul I was the first pope to choose a double name, a decision that honored his two immediate predecessors, Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI. Refusing to have the traditional papal coronation, he instead opted for a simplified ceremony. His 33-day papacy was one of the shortest reigns in papal history, resulting in the most recent “Year of Three Popes.” Though several conspiracy theories emerged after Pope John Paul I’s sudden death, what most likely killed him? More… Discuss

Saint of the Day for Thursday, August 21st, 2014: St. Pius X

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Feastday: August 21

On June 2, 1835, Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto saw the light of earth at Riesi, Province of Treviso, in Venice; on August 20, 1914, he saw the light of heaven; and on May 29, 1954, he who had become the two hundred fifty-ninth pope was canonized St. Pius X.

Two of the most outstanding accomplishments of this saintly Pope were the inauguration of the liturgical renewal and the restoration of frequent communion from childhood. He also waged an unwavering war against the heresy and evils of Modernism, gave great impetus to biblical studies, and brought about the codification of Canon Law. His overriding concern was to renew all things in Christ.

Above all, his holiness shone forth conspicuously. From St. Pius X we learn again that “the folly of the Cross”, simplicity of life, and humility of heart are still the highest wisdom and the indispensable conditions of a perfect Christian life, for they are the very source of all apostolic fruitfulness.

His last will and testament bears the striking sentence: “I was born poor, I have lived in poverty, and I wish to die poor.” His feast day is August 21.

More Saints of the Day

St. Pius X St. Abraham of Smolensk St. Anastasius Cornicularius St. Apollinaris Sidonius St. Avitus I of Clermont St. Bassa and Companions St. Cyriaca

St. Euprepius of Verona St. Hardulph St. Joseph Nien Vien St. Leontius the Elder St. Luxorius St. Paternus St. Quadratus

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The Sistine Chapel (with virtual video tour)

The Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is located in the Palace of the Vatican, the official residence of the Pope in Vatican City. It was built between 1473 and 1481 and is known for its artwork—especially the ceiling paintings by Michelangelo. Attracted to ambitious sculptural projects—which he did not always complete—Michelangelo agreed to the project reluctantly. His confidence grew in time, and he devoted his last 30 years to The Last Judgment fresco in the chapel. For whom is the Sistine Chapel named? More… Discuss
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Saint for Wednesday, August 13th, 2014: St. Hippolytus

St. Hippolytus

Martyr of Rome, with Concordia and other companions, he is a controversial figure who censured Pope St. Callistus I. Hippolytus was slain in Sardinia where he had been exiled for being elected as an antipope, the first in the history of the Church. He was reconciled to the Church before his martyrdom. His writings were important, including A Refutation of All Heresies, Song of Songs, and The Apostolic Tradition

More Saints of the Day

St. Hippolytus St. Benilde St. Benilde Romancon St. Cassian of Imola St. Centolla & Helen St. Fachanan St. Francis of Pesaro St. Herulph St. Junian St. Ludoiph

Bl. Mark of Aviano St. Maximus the Confessor St. Nerses Glaietsi Bl. Otto Neururer St. Radegund St. Radegunde St. Tikhon of Zadonsk St. Wigbert Bl. William Freeman

Saint of the Day, August 10, 2014: St. Lawrence – Martyr

Saint of the Day

St. Lawrence – Martyr

Saint Lawrence was one of seven deacons who were in charge of giving help to the poor and the needy. When a persecution broke out, Pope St. Sixtus was condemned to death. As he was led to execution, … continue reading

More Saints of the Day

St. Lawrence – Martyr St. Acrates (Aragawi) St. Agilberta St. Aredius St. Asteria

St. Blane St. Deusdedit of Canterbury St. James of Manug St. Laurentinus St. Thiento & Companions

today’s Saint, July28, 2014: St. Innocent I

St. Innocent I

Innocent was born at Albano, Italy. He became Pope, succeeding Pope St. Anastasius I, on December 22, 401. During Innocent’s pontificate, he emphasized papal supremacy, commending the bishops of Africa for referring the decrees of their councils at Carthage and Millevis in 416, condemning Pelagianism, to the Pope for confirmation. It was his confirmation of these decrees that caused Augustine to make a remark that was to echo through the centuries: “Roma locuta, causa finitas” (Rome has spoken, the matter is ended). Earlier Innocent had stressed to Bishop St. Victrius and the Spanish bishops that matters of great importance were to be referred to Rome for settlement. Innocent strongly favored clerical celibacy and fought the unjust removal of St. John Chrysostom. He vainly sought help from Emperor Honorius at Revenna when the Goths under Alaric captured and sacked Rome. Innocent died in Rome on March 12. His feast day is July 28th.

Saint of the Day, June 28, 2014: St. Peter, First Pope

Saint of the Day

 

St. Peter, First Pope

Simon Peter or Cephas, the first pope, Prince of the Apostles, and founder, with St. Paul, of the see of Rome. Peter was a native of Bethsaida, near Lake Tiberias, the

son of John, and worked, like … continue reading

 

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St. Peter, First Pope St. Cassius of Narni St. Cocha St. Mary Salome

St. Paul Sts. Salome & Judith Bl. Yakym Senkivsky

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devocional Music: Adoramus Te Christe – G. Palestrina – St. Peters Basilica in the Vatican (time to brush up on your Latin!)

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Adoramus Te Christe – G. Palestrina – St. Peters Basilica in the Vatican

Libertyville High School Choir performing at St. Peters Basilica – Spring Break Tour, March 2011
Dr. Jeffrey Brown, conductor

Adoramus Te Christe,
Et benedicimus Tibi:
Adoramus Te Christe,
Et benedicimus Tibi:

Quia per sanctam crucem tuam
Redemisti mundum.
Adoramus Te Christe,
Et benedicimus Tibi,
Adoramus Te Christe

 

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Today’s Birthday: Alexander Pope (1688)

Alexander Pope (1688)

Pope, recognized as the greatest English poet of the 18th century, was almost entirely self-taught. He established his poetic reputation with the Pastorals in 1709 and the Essay on Criticism in 1711. The Rape of the Lock, a mock-heroic epic ridiculing high society, is perhaps his most popular work. A number of passages from his works have taken on a somewhat proverbial quality, such as “To err is human, to forgive, divine.” From what health problems did Pope suffer? More… Discuss

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Ave Maria – Karol Wojtyla from 1976 (Blessed Pope John Paul II)

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Ave Maria – Karol Wojtyla from 1976

Ave Maria sung by Karol Wojtaya (Blessed Pope John Paul II) from 1976

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Pope Francis, the Eucharist, and the Culture of Mate | First Thoughts | First Things

In the midst of political, religious, national, and personal battles, there is one thing that unites all Argentines: Mate.

Mate (pronounced máh-teh), despite what you may have heard, is not an herbal green tea. That makes it sound sissy. It is a tea-like drink made from a green-colored yerba (herb), but it is much more robust than tea. For Argentines,

via Pope Francis, the Eucharist, and the Culture of Mate | First Thoughts | First Things.

Saint of the Day – May 18: St. John I, Pope and Martyr (Feast day – May 18)

Saint of the Day

St. Pope John I
May 18: St. John I, Pope and Martyr (Feast day – May 18) A native of Tuscany in Italy, John was elected Pope while he was still an archdeacon upon the death of Pope Hormisdas in 523. At that time, the ruler of Italy was Theodoric the Goth who subscribed to the Arian brand of Christianity, but had tolerated and even favored his Catholic subjects during the early part of his reign. However, about the time of St. John’s accession to the Papacy, Theodoric’s policy underwent a drastic change as a result of two events: the treasonable (in the sovereign’s view) correspondence between ranking members of the Roman Senate and Constantinople and the severe edict against heretics enacted by the emperor Justin I, who was the first Catholic on the Byzantine throne in fifty years. …Read More

May 18

St. Pope John I St. Eric IX of Sweden St. Felix of Cantalice St. Venantius St. Theodotus of Ancyra St. Dioscorus St. Elgiva of Shaftesbury St. Eric IX of Sweden St. Felix of Spoleto St. Feredarius St. Merililaun

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY: Pope Innocent XI (1611)

Pope Innocent XI (1611)

In 1676, Benedetto Odescalchi was elected pope despite the strong opposition of Louis XIV of France, with whom he had a long, bitter quarrel over Gallicanism—a French Roman Catholic tradition of resistance to papal authority. He took the name Innocent XI. As Pope, Innocent lived very parsimoniously and sought to curb nepotism among the cardinals. He closed all of the theaters in Rome—deemed centers of vice and immorality—and brought a temporary halt to the flourishing tradition of what? More… Discuss

Saint of the Day for Wednesday, April 30th, 2014:

St. Pius V, Pope

Pope from 1566-1572 and one of the foremost leaders of the Catholic Reformation. Born Antonio Ghislieri in Bosco, Italy, to a poor family, he labored as a shepherd until the age of fourteen and then … continue reading

St. Pius V, PopeSt. AdjutorSt. AimoSt. AjutureSt. AphrodisiusSt. CynwlSt. DesideratusSt. Donatus of EvoreaSt. Eutropius

St. ForannanBl. Francis DickensonSt. Joseph CottolengoSt. Lawrence of NovaraSt. Louis von BruckSt. MarianusSt. Maximus of RomeBl. Miles GerardSt. Pomponius of Naples

 

POPE: IF YOU HAVE PEACE, THERES NO ROOM FOR GOSSIP, ENVY OR DEFAMATION View Video

POPE: IF YOU HAVE PEACE, THERES NO ROOM FOR GOSSIP, ENVY OR DEFAMATION   View Video

Saint of the Day for Saturday, April 26th, 2014

Saint of the Day

St. Cletus

St. Cletus was the third bishop of Rome, and succeeded St. Linus, which circumstance alone shows his eminent virtue among the first disciples of St. Peter in the West. He sat twelve years, from 76 to … continue reading

St. CletusSt. AldoSt. Anacletus IISt. BasileusSt. ExuperantiaSt. Franca Visalta

St. Lucidius of VeronaSt. Paschasius RadbertusSt. Peter of RatesSt. RiquierSt. Trudpert

The Holy Father presides over the Holy Mass of Easter Day, St. Peter’s Square: HRISTOS A INVIAT!

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The Holy Father presides over the Holy Mass of Easter Day, St. Peter’s Square

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Pope Francis leads the Way of the Cross at Rome\’s Colosseum

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A worker and a businessman carried the Cross, as well as the sick, children and the homeless.

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Pope Francis: Jesus asked us to always be at the service of others

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On Holy Thursday Mass, he tenderly washed the feet of 12 disabled and elderly people. Pope Francis celebrated one of the most important ceremonies of the year surrounded by the sick. His Holy Thursday Mass took place at the St. Mary of Providence Center, for the Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation.

Apr 13 – Homily: St. Martin I, Suffering in Faith

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Apr 13 – Homily: St. Martin I, Suffering in Faith
Fr. Elias on the life of St. Martin I the last Pope to be martyred in 655. He suffered greatly and even complained but in a fruitful way.
Ave Maria! 
Mass: St. Martin I – Opt Mem – Form: OF
Readings: Saturday 2nd Week of Easter
1st: act 6:1-7
Resp: psa 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19
Gsp: joh 6:16-21
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• Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

  Basilica in Rome, Italy

  Directions

 

• The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, or church of Santa Maria Maggiore, is the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome, Italy. Wikipedia

 

 

 

• Address: Piazza di S. Maria Maggiore, 42, 00100 Roma, Italy

 

• Construction started: 435 AD

 

• Height: 246′ (75 m)

 

• Opened: 1750

 

• Hours: 

  Now closed · Hours

 

• Phone: +39 06 6988 6800

 

• Function: Basilica

 

• Architectural styles: Medieval architecture, Romanesque architecture, Baroque architecture

 

• Architect: Ferdinando Fuga

 

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• Archbasilica of St. John Lateran

  Basilica in Rome, Italy

  Directions

 

• The Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, commonly known as St. John Lateran’s Archbasilica, St. John Lateran’s Basilica, and just The Lateran Basilica, is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome … Wikipedia

 

 

 

• Address: Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano, 4, Roma, Italy

 

• Height: 459′ (140 m)

 

• Hours: 

  Now closed · Hours

 

• Architectural style: Baroque architecture

 

• Phone: +39 06 6988 6433

 

• Architect: Alessandro Galilei

 

• Function: Place of worship, Basilica

 

• Burials: Pope Celestine III

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TODAY’S HOLIDAY: ST. GREGORY’S DAY

St. Gregory’s Day

St. Gregory, a sixth-century monk who became pope, is also the patron saint of schoolchildren and scholars. In Belgium, schoolchildren rise early on March 12 and parade through the streets dressed as “little soldiers of St. Gregory.” They carry a big basket for gifts and are accompanied by a noisy drummer. The young girls in the procession wear big shoulder bows that resemble the wings of a butterfly. They march from house to house, pausing at each door to sing a song and to ask for treats, and the procession always includes a group of angels. More… Discuss

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TODAY’S SAINT: St. Colette Feastday: March 6

St. Colette

Feastday: March 6
1380 – 1447

Colette was the daughter of a carpenter named DeBoilet at CorbyAbbey in Picardy, France. She was born on January 13, christened Nicolette, and called Colette. Orphaned at seventeen, she distributed her inheritance to the poor. She became a Franciscan tertiary, and lived at Corby as a solitary. She soon became well known for her holiness and spiritual wisdom, but left her cell in 1406 in response to a dream directing her to reform the Poor Clares. She received the Poor Clares habit from Peter de Luna, whom the French recognized as Pope under the name of Benedict XIII, with orders to reform the Order and appointing her Superiorof all convents she reformed. Despite great opposition, she persisted in her efforts. She founded seventeen convents with the reformed rule and reformed several older convents. She was reknowned for her sanctity, ecstacies, and visions of the Passion, and prophesied her own death in her convent at Ghent, Belgium. A branch of the Poor Clares is still known as the Collettines. She was canonized in 1807. Her feast day is March 6th.

St. Patrick: Man, Myth & Holiday

Learn interesting facts and tidbits about the beloved St. Patrick.

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Some photos: Saint Valentine’s Day with #PopeFrancis

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TODAY’S SAINT: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, February 11th, 2014

Saint of the Day for Tuesday, February 11th, 2014

St. Paschal

Paschal was the son of Bonosus, a Roman. He studied at the Lateran, was named head of St. Stephen’s monastery, which housed pilgrims to Rome, and was elected Pope to succeed Pope Stephen IV (V) on … http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=809

 

THIS DAY IN THE YESTERYEAR: THE WALK TO CANOSSA: POPE LIFTS HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR’S EXCOMMUNICATION (1077)

The Walk to Canossa: Pope Lifts Holy Roman Emperor’s Excommunication (1077)

The papacy and German nobility were enjoying widespread power when Henry IV became German king and then holy Roman emperor. As Henry tried to reclaim control, he clashed with Pope Gregory and was excommunicated. The nobility sided with Gregory and refused to recognize Henry’s kingship unless he sought absolution. To do so, Henry crossed the Alps in the dead of winter and allegedly stood three days barefoot in the snow at the castle at Canossa before being absolved. How did the nobles respond? More…Discuss

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Pope Francis sends a message to Davos elites — they’d do well to listen – Business & Economics – Catholic Online

Pope Francis has called for the world’s wealth to serve man, rather than for man to serve wealth.

via Pope Francis sends a message to Davos elites — they’d do well to listen – Business & Economics – Catholic Online.

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TODAY’S HOLIDAY: FESTIVAL OF ST. PETER’S CHAIR

Festival of St. Peter’s Chair

At the Vatican in Rome, St. Peter is honored as bishop of Rome and the first pope. The current pope, wearing his triple crown and vestments of gold cloth, is carried in his chair of state in a spectacular procession up the nave of St. Peter’s Basilica. He is deposited behind the altar on a richly decorated throne that enshrines the plain wooden chair on which St. Peter is believed to have sat. The ceremony dates back to at least 720 and is regarded as one of the most magnificent ecclesiastical observances to be held at St. Peter’s. More… Discuss
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This Day in the Yesteryear: MERCURIUS BECOMES POPE JOHN II (533 CE)

Mercurius becomes Pope John II (533 CE)

Though Catholics today are accustomed to the pope taking a new name once elected, Mercurius was the first to do so. As his birth name honored the pagan god Mercury, he chose to become John II upon elevation to the papacy. Though he died just two years later, he served at a time when sacred artifacts were regularly being sold and simony—the purchase or sale of church offices or preferment—was rampant in the selection of church officials. What other scandals did John face in his brief tenure? More… Discuss

 

From the Vatican: Angelus Domini 2014-01-01

Streamed live on Jan 1, 2014

Every Sunday and on the main liturgical feasts, the Pope recites the Marian prayer of the Angelus with the pilgrims. Before and after the prayer, he delivers a brief reflection and issues greetings.

 

Christmas Message and Urbi et Orbi Blessing

Christmas Message and Urbi et Orbi Blessing
Messaggio di Natale e Benedizione Urbi et Orbi
Message de Noël et Bènediction Urbi et Orbi
Mensaje navideño y Bendiciòn Urbi et Orbi

 

Quotation: Henry James – on “Literature”

It takes a great deal of history to produce a little literature.

 (1843-1916) Discuss

Source: Green Hills of Africa and also reported as The Odyssey (bk. III, l. 142), (Pope’s translation) · Excerpt fromHawthorne (English Men of Letters Series) · This quote is about literature ·

Today In History:Girolamo Savonarola Executed for Heresy (1498)

Girolamo Savonarola Executed for Heresy (1498)

Savonarola was an Italian preacher and religious reformer. After the overthrow of the Medici family, he became the ruler of Florence, setting up a democratic but severely puritanical government. He was opposed by the allies of the Medici and by Pope Alexander VI, who attempted to restrain Savonarola’s unusual interpretations of scripture and his claim of prophecy. He was tried, convicted of heresy, and hanged. His government was known for its “bonfire of the vanities,” which was what? More… Discuss