Homily of Pope Benedict XVI in Ash Wednesday Eucharist

“It is never too late to return to God” and that faith is necessarily ecclesial, was a main message of the homily Pope Benedict XVI has given in a moving Ash Wednesday ceremony. This was last public homily of his pontificate. This year, the Ash Wednesday ceremony was moved from its traditional location [...]

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Lent 2013 – Message of the Pope Benedict XVI

Christians must take care not only of themselves but also for others, knowing that our lives are interdependent, both in good and in evil. Both sin and acts of love have a social dimension – says Pope Benedict XVI in the Message for Lent 2013 – In today’s Church there is a [...]

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Benedict XVI declares resignation

“After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty… [that I am] no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry… from 28 February 2013, at 2000 hours, the See of Rome, the See of Saint Peter, will be vacant and a Conclave to elect the [...]

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World Day of Sick – Pope’s Benedict XVI message

In a message for the 2013 World Day of the Sick, Pope Benedict XVI calls on everyone to be a good Samaritan and concretely help those in need. Thanking those who care for the sick and elderly, the pope underlines the church’s fundamental role in “lovingly and generously accepting every human being, especially [...]

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Foundation Day 2013 – Letter of the Superior General

In the Circular Letter for the Foundation Day 2013 — anniversary of foundation of the Congregation of the Mission, Fr. Gregory Gay CM writes: “As the Church observes the feast of the conversion of St. Paul today, we celebrate the anniversary of our foundation… On this day, we recall with gratitude the [...]

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@Pontifex – Benedict XVI launches his official Twitter account

For the first time in history Pontifex Maximus opens his own social media account. It was announced here and there in prior. And the day has come! Today Pope launched his “personal” – Benedict XVI – account on Twitter supported by Vatican’s communication office. It’s hardly possible Benedict XVI will manage and update [...]

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Letter of the Superior General for Advent 2012

Advent Letter of the Superior General, Fr. Gregory Gay CM  titled “A Journey to Christ and our Charism” addressed to all members of the Vincentian Family reads: “Once we allow Advent to renew us in Jesus’ love and mercy, we can give ourselves more fully to the Vincentian charism.”

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Superior General for the Feast of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal

Fr. Gregory Gay, C.M., Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and Director General of the Association of Miraculous Medal in Circular Letter invites members of the Vincentian Family to greater devotion to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in the light of recently started Year of Faith. “I am very pleased [...]

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