In his first book written as pope, Benedict XVI offers a portrait of Jesus based on the Gospels and encourages Christians to better understand the central figure of their faith.
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Pope Benedict XVI Print, Quality Hard Print Poster Paper, Suitable for Framing, Printed in Italy, 9" x 12"
Directly from St. Peter Basilica in Rome, Pope John Paul II SANTO SUBITO!! It's a fabulous, big strong glass bottle, filled with blessed water. It will not break! This is a truly special item, retrieved on May 1st 2011: "Beatification day for Pope John Paul II" This water has been blessed by Pope Benedict XVI. A bottle filled with the water has just recently been shared with me by a nun who treasured it. I am making it available to you in strong glass, 2 inch bottle, filled with blessed water retrieved on May 1st in Rome. I do not have many, so take this opportunity while it last!! In the auction it is also included the Apostolic Blessing of Pope Benedict XVI. All of this makes this item a truly powerful item & a great present for you and your loved ones.
A look at the Hitler Youth past of Pope Benedict XVI.
I'm super excited and honored to be a new contributor for the Heart of the Revival, the newsletter of the National Eucharistic Revival. Beginning last year and continuing until 2025, the Bishops of the United States are calling us as a nation- as dioceses, parishes, and individuals- to renew our devotion to Jesus, Truly Present in the Holy Eucharist. I hope you've heard about it in your local area by now, but you might not know that they are building a website full of resources- great articles, videos, reflections, and now the beginning of a collection of activities for kids. :) My first contribution for the month of February was also a tribute to Pope Benedict XVI. Few kids will know much about him, but I think his recent death is a perfect opportunity to introduce them not only to his life, but to the legacies he leaves behind. One of those is his Apostolic Exhortation Sacramentum Caritatis, which you can read in entirety here. Kiddos won't likely be picking up that text anytime soon, but I'm a big fan of bringing things to their level without watering them down- so I chose a few quotes about the love of God we experience in the Eucharist and turned them into coloring pages and little Valentine cards. You can read more about how to talk about these quotes with kids in the full blog post on the Eucharistic Revival website, and I encourage you to sign up for the Heart of the Revival Newsletter- you'll get updates on the latest posts each week. I'll be sharing a Eucharist themed kids activity at the beginning of each month. For now, here are links to the coloring pages in both English and Spanish! Click here for the coloring pages with Pope Benedict XVI quotes about the Eucharist: And click here for the same pages in Spanish: If you are looking for resources to help your kids get to know Pope Benedict, I'd recommend: Friendship with Jesus: Pope Benedict XVI Talks to Children on Their First Holy Communion edited by Amy Welborn, Ignatius Press Joseph and Chico: The Life of Pope Benedict XVI as Told by a Cat by Jeanne Perego, Ignatius Press Be Saints! An Invitation from Pope Benedict XVI by Amy Welborn, Ignatius Press Pope Benedict Biographical Activity Page from Catholic Paper Goods Pope Benedict Coloring Page from Catholic Paper Goods
A new book from the Word on Fire Institute offering a point of entry for anyone seeking a deeper engagement with the teachings of Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI. This wide-ranging collection draws together some of the finest excerpts from Ratzinger’s books, interviews, speeches, audiences, and homilies, with insights on a variety of topics, including the Trinity, the person of Jesus Christ, the Church, Mary and the saints, the Bible, the liturgy, prayer, the Second Vatican Council, and the challenge of living the faith in the modern world. What emerges is a fascinating portrait of a man whose legacy of scholarly erudition, pastoral gentleness, and deep and abiding love for Christ and his Church continues to awe the world.
by Romano Guardini (Author), Timothy P. O'Malley (Foreword by) Follow the spiritual wisdom of one of the twentieth century's great theologians, Romano Guardini, as you prepare your mind, body, and heart for Mass. Guardini's sacramental imagination influenced the liturgical renewal that took shape in the Second Vatican Council, and has been highly praised by Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. Romano Guardini's Meditations before Mass and Sacred Signs collects two seminal works from Guardini that are both filled with brief meditations on the fundamental elements and actions of the liturgy. Taken together, these two classics provide readers with a treasure-trove of reflections on the source and summit of Christian life--The Eucharist. Romano Guardini's Meditations before Mass is a set of thirty-two reflections on what the Mass asks of us, and how we might properly respond. The book is divided into two parts: Part one focuses on cultivating the appropriate dispositions we need to bring to Mass. Part two delves into the various dimensions of the Mass and the movements that demand our attention. Sacred Signs goes on to explore in twenty-six short meditations the actual things of the Mass as they are used sacramentally--water and wine, kneeling and standing, altar and linens--and the ways that they make spiritual and eternal realities visible. Likened to a mother who teaches her child to do the sign of the Cross, and a teacher who instructs his student as to the meaning of the act, Guardini hoped that he "could bring the sacred signs to life" for the reader. Together, these works reorient our attention and understanding so that, in Guardini's words, "the gaze lifted to the altar (can) grow inwardly quiet and receptive to holiness." Though both works were written before Vatican II, their relevance has only grown over the years. They are a spiritual feast for the mind and heart, and a guide for modern people who wish to make sense of the Church's feasts and liturgies. Romano Guardini's Meditations before Mass and Sacred Signs are wise, pastoral, and timeless classics on preparing for and savoring the Mass from a theological giant at his very best, yet relatable and meaningful to everyday Catholics who want to deepen their worship through the Mass. Number of Pages: 256 Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN
From the Hitler Youth to @Pontifex. A look back at Joseph Ratzinger's ascension to Pope, as he prepares to resign the title.
A Christian will never use pagan symbols, images and idols. Roman Catholic Cardinals have put them inside their own banners. Symbolism is also important. Lets take a deeper look: The Cardinal Willi…
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Dubbed by Italian media as 'Gorgeous George', the Pope's private secretary Archbishop Georg Ganswein, 56, has become the first clergyman to model for Vanity Fair.
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A few days before Christmas in the first year of his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI sported a red velvet cap trimmed with ermine. Known as a “camauro,” the old-fashioned headwear promptly ea…