Daily Archives: 25 January 2014

Mediator Dei 145-146

Pope Pius XII emphasizes interiority again. This time, in connection with the daily prayer of the Church: 145. To this lofty dignity of the Church’s prayer, there should correspond earnest devotion in our souls. For when in prayer the voice … Continue reading

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EG 62: A Pope’s Perspective, Standing with Africa and Asia

Is Pope Francis’ assessment accurate? 62. In the prevailing culture, priority is given to the outward, the immediate, the visible, the quick, the superficial and the provisional. What is real gives way to appearances. Does this ring true, an emphasis … Continue reading

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