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Is That So?
By Admin WebmasterThe mother and father of the girl at once went to Hakuin to ask his forgiveness, to apologize at length, and to get the child back again. Hakuin was willing. In yielding the child, all he said was: “Is that so?” -
Benoît XVI, dès son arrivée au Liban, a appelé à la paix
By Admin WebmasterArrivé à Beyrouth vendredi 14 septembre, le pape s’est adressé aux autorités politiques du pays, les encourageant à un dialogue avec l’ensemble des composantes religieuses du pays. -
Our Lady of Sorrows (Sept 15th)
By Admin WebmasterFor a while there were two feasts in honor of the Sorrowful Mother: one going back to the 15th century, the other to the 17th century. For a while both were celebrated by the universal Church: one on the Friday before Palm Sunday, the other in September. -
Buddhism and Medical Ethics: A Bibliographic Introduction
By Admin WebmasterBuddhist clergy and laity have been involved with the care of the sick for over two thousand years. The Indian Buddhist emperor Asoka states in his second Rock Edict that provision has been made everywhere in his kingdom for medical treatment for both men and animals, and that medicinal herbs suitable for both have been imported and planted. -
Young people of Lebanon to meet Pope
By Admin WebmasterPope Benedict XVI on Saturday evening was scheduled to meet with young people in the square across from the Maronite Patriarchate of Bkerké, on the second day of his three-day trip to Lebanon. -
Cardinal F.X Nguyen Van Thuan: The Lord's true witness
By Admin WebmasterOne of our world’s great witnesses to Jesus Christ died on 16 September 2002 at the age of 74. Cardinal François-Xavier Nguyên Vãn Thuân, President of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, succumbed to cancer. -
Prayer for the Beatification of Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan
By Admin WebmasterPrayer O mighty and eternal God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit I offer thanks for giving to the Church the heroic testimony of Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyên Van Thuân. -
8 "beatitudes for politicians"
By Admin WebmasterCardinal Francois-Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan, who is president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, proposed the moral guidelines on May 3, 2002 at a conference in the northern Italian city of Padua. -
Take up his cross, and follow Me: Gospel by pictures of Sunday XXIV in Ordinary Time (16 Sept 2012)
By Admin WebmasterHe summoned the crowd with his disciples and said to them, "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and that of the gospel will save it." -
I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith: Monday 24th in Ordinary Time (17.9.2012)
By Admin WebmasterWe are called to have that same faith in our own lives. There are times when we are tempted to think that Jesus is far away and not listening to our prayers. However, faith illumines our minds and hearts to believe that Jesus is always there to help us. In fact, the healing presence of Jesus in the Eucharist is a reminder that Jesus is always with us. -
Papal Mass in Beirut: a call to communion and witness
By Admin WebmasterTracey McClure reports from Beirut's City Centre Waterfront on Pope Benedict's last morning in Lebanon during which he presided over Holy Mass and consigned the Post-Synodal Exhortation "Ecclesia in Medio Oriente" . -
Young man, awake, I tell you: Tuesday 24th in Ordinary Time (18.9.2012)
By Admin WebmasterWe, Christians, must learn to emulate Jesus. We must ask God the grace to be like Christ for the others. How wonderful if others could see us as Jesus' very image on this earth! -
Obedience
By Admin Webmaster“You see,” observed Bankei, “you are obeying me and I think you are a very gentle person. Now sit down and listen.” -
Lebanon: Orthodox priest says Pope's visit is a blessing...
By Admin WebmasterFather Paul Wehbe, a Greek Orthodox priest from Beirut shares with us his impressions of Pope Benedict XVI's three day visit to his nation. -
What Is Rosh Hashanah? (Judaism)
By Admin WebmasterWhat Is Rosh Hashanah? The anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, a day of judgment and coronation, the sounding of the shofar . . . -
Finding a Diamond on a Muddy Road
By Admin WebmasterIt was evening and a heavy rain was falling. Gudo was thoroughly wet. His straw sandals were in pieces. At a farmhouse near the village he noticed four or five pairs of sandals in the window and decided to buy some dry ones. -
Fête de Roch hachana / Rosh Hashana (Judaisme)
By Admin WebmasterL'expression Roch hachana signifie "tête de l'année", 1er jour de l'an, C'est le 1er Tichri. Rosh-Hashana est le Nouvel An Juif. Bien que selon la Torah, l'année commence en Nissan (le mois de Pessah, la tradition a fixé ce jour comme le premier de la nouvelle année. -
Christ’s disciples must give an authentic witness of their unity
By Admin WebmasterYesterday evening (16 Sept 2012) the Holy Father met with Orthodox Patriarchs, representatives of Protestant communities and Catholic Patriarchs of Lebanon. The encounter took place at the Syrian Catholic Patriarchate in Charfet, Beirut, famous for its library which contains more than 3,000 manuscripts in Syriac and Arabic. -
The 8 most important things to know about Rosh HaShanah
By Admin WebmasterRosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Awe, during which Jews reflect upon their actions over the past year and seek forgiveness for their transgressions in hopes of influencing God's final judgment. -
What comparison can I use for this people?: Wednesday 24th in Ordinary Time (19.9.2012)
By Admin WebmasterWe must let the Word of God to reach our heart and convert us, transforming us with its strength. But first, we must request the gift of humility. Only the humble souls are able to receive the grace of God and, therefore, let Him come close to us, since as “publicans” and “sinners” that we are we need him to heal us... -
Rio+20: "Hope and optimism" for unified action
By Admin WebmasterBrazil — World leaders seeking to promote sustainable development should embrace the principle "that each one of us enters the world as a trust of the whole and, in turn, bears a measure of responsibility for the welfare of all." -
Pakistan: Christians support Muslims over 'offensive' film
By Admin WebmasterChurch leaders in Faisalabad at the weekend added their voices to those of enraged Muslims in condemning an anti-Islamic film which has sparked a wave of violence across the Muslim world. -
Your faith has saved you; go in peace: Thursday 24th in Ordinary Time (20.9.2012)
By Admin WebmasterThrough the Sacrament of Penance the person has the possibility and the opportunity to rebuild his relationship with God and with the whole Church. Our reply to the forgiveness received can only be our love. Recovering the grace and the reconciliation has to bring us to love with Christ like love. We are called to love as God loves! -
If You Love, Love Openly!
By Admin WebmasterEshun arose.Addressing the one who had written her, she said: 'If you really love me so much, come and embrace me now.’ -
No Loving-Kindness
By Admin Webmaster‘To think I fed that fellow for twenty years!’ exclaimed the old woman in anger.' He showed no consideration for your need, no disposition to explain your condition. He need not have responded to passion, but at last he should have evidenced some compassion.' -
Great Waves
By Admin Webmaster‘Great Waves is your name,' the teacher advised,' so stay in this temple tonight. Imagine that you are those billows. You are no longer a wrestler who is afraid. You are those huge waves sweeping everything before them, swallowing all in their path. Do this and you will be the greatest wrestler in the land.' -
Here Is Vy Da Hamlet by Han Mac Tu
By Admin WebmasterWhy aren't you back to Vy Hamlet, To watch the sun rising over the areca trees? Whose garden is so lush in jade-like green And bamboo leaves cover whose firm square face? -
Archbishop of Canterbury and Orthodox patriarch to join Vatican II celebration
By Admin WebmasterThe Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople and the Archbishop of Canterbury will join Pope Benedict XVI’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, it was announced today. -
Bridges Between the Diversities of Religion and Culture
By Admin WebmasterAmong the main protagonists of the Genfest event which took place in the Sports Arena, there were also Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus who were directly and personally involved in the organization of the event. One Japanese Buddhist commented: “I’ve found the strength to face the difficult situations with love.” and together with some others he shouted: “Let’s bridge!” -
Benoît XVI renouvelle son appel au dialogue entre chrétiens et musulmans
By Admin WebmasterDevant 7000 pèlerins réunis mercredi 19 septembre salle Paul VI, au Vatican, pour l’audience générale hebdomadaire, Benoît XVI a évoqué longuement son voyage au Liban.