Vatican City Benedict XVI is wishing members of the charismatic renewal a revitalized closeness with the crucified and risen Christ.The Pope said this in a telegram signed by his secretary of state, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, and sent to the Italian chapter of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, who were gathered...
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Benedict XVI Wants More Teamwork With Movements
Vatican City Young ecclesial movements are a gift from God and their contributions should be valued and welcomed with trust, Benedict XVI says. The Pope affirmed this today when he received in audience two groups attending conferences related to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. The first group was made up...
Charismatic Renewal Credited in Seoul
The Seoul Archdiocese recognizes in the Charismatic Renewal a factor in the rebirth and reinforcement of the faith in Korean Catholics. This evaluation emerged from a survey undertaken by the Seoul Diocesan Pastoral Research Center among 2,800 people directly involved in experience of communities of Charismatic Renewal, half of...
The Whole Church Is Only One Great Movement
Pope Benedict XVI Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today before praying the midday Regina Caeli at the end of the Mass of Pentecost. The Pope addressed the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters! The solemnity of Pentecost...
Bishop Clemens’ Greeting at Pentecost Vigil
“We Put New Impetus Into Our Future Common Path” VATICAN CITY, (Zenit.org).- Here is a Vatican translation of the greeting addressed by Bishop Josef Clemens, secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, to the meeting of ecclesial movements and new communities with Benedict XVI. The meeting took place...
Communion Among Movements and New Communities Will Continue
VATICAN CITY, (Zenit.org).- Here is the message addressed to Benedict XVI by Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement, in the name of the ecclesial movements and new communities meeting with the Holy Father in St. Peter’s Square on the vigil of Pentecost. The message was read by a...
The Holy Spirit Is Love
Vatican City Papal Homily at Pentecost Mass “The Holy Spirit Is Love” VATICAN CITY, JUNE 4, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of Benedict XVI’s address at the Mass of Pentecost, which he celebrated today in St. Peter’s Square. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters! On the day...
Patti Gallagher Mansfield’s Address at Vigil
Vatican City “It Is Not Ourselves That We Preach” Here is the address delivered by Patti Gallagher Mansfield, a witness of the start of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, at the end of the meeting of the ecclesial movements and new communities with Benedict XVI. The meeting was held Sunday,...
A Charisma Is a Gift, Not a Utopia
Vatican City Here is the commentary on Psalm 112 by Andrea Riccardi, founder of the Community of Sant’Egidio, at the meeting of ecclesial movements and new communities in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday. The groups met with Benedict XVI at the vigil of Pentecost. * * * Holy Father,...
The Church Is Always in Combat Against the Beast
By Kiko Argüello Here is a translation of the commentary on Psalm 146 given by Kiko Argüello, founder of the Neocatechumenal Way, on Saturday at Benedict XVI’s meeting with ecclesial movements and new communities. * * * Most Beloved Father: Thank you for the opportunity given to me to...
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