Posted on 04/19/2005 8:53:39 AM PDT by Rutles4Ever
WE HAVE A POPE!!!
It sounds very good indeed:
Also known as Benedict of Narsia; Benedict of Nursia; Founder of Western Monasticism
Memorial 11 July (formerly 21 March)
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Roman nobility. Twin brother of Saint Scholastica.
Studied in Rome, but was dismayed by the lack of discipline and the lackadasical attitude of his fellow students. Fled to the mountains near Subiaco, living as a hermit in a cave for three years; reported to have been fed by a raven. His virtues caused an abbey to request him to lead them. Founded the monastery at Monte Cassino, where he wrote the Rule of his order. His discipline was such that an attempt was made on his life; some monks tried by poison him, but he blessed the cup and rendered it harmless. He returned to his cave, but continued to attract followers, and eventually established twelve monasteries. Had the ability to read consciences, prophesy, and forestall attacks of the devil. Destroyed pagan statues and altars, drove demons from groves sacred to pagans. At one point there were over 40,000 monasteries guided by the Benedictine Rule. A summation of the Rule: "Pray and work."
Born
c.480, Narsia, Umbria, Italy
Died
21 March 547; of a fever while in prayer at Monte Cassino; buried in the same tomb as Scholastica
Name Meaning
blessed (= benedict)
Patronage: against nettle rash, against poison, against witchcraft, agricultural workers. coppersmiths, dying people, erysipelas, Europe, farm workers. farmers. fever, gall stones, inflammatory diseases, Italian architects, kidney disease, monks, nettle rash, people in religious orders, poison, schoolchildren, servants who have broken their master's belongings, speliologists, temptations, witchcraft
~snip~
Girded with a faith, and the performance of good works, let us follow in Christ's path by the guidance of the Gospel; then we shall deserve to see him "who has called us into his kingdom." If we wish to attain a dwelling place in his kingdom, we shall not reach it unless we hasten there by our good deeds.
Just as there exists an evil fervor, a bitter spirit, which divides us from God and leads us to hell, so there is a good fervor which sets us apart from evil inclinations and leads us toward God and eternal life. No one should follow what he considers to be good for himself, but rather what seems good for another. Let them put Christ before all else; and may he lead us all to everlasting life.
from the Rule of Saint Benedict
Here come the planes. They're Vatican planes... (white) Smoking or (black) Non-Smoking?
Well, as I'm reading, I'm putting that all together; no wonder they're all upset, eh? Nobody to further THEIR agenda.
When will they EVER get the picture? The world has taken a giant step to the RIGHT!
Yer peein' in the pool.
I have a Catholic church down the street. The bells were ringing there just a while ago. Wonderful to listen to!
This is wonderful. Benedict XVI has a kind face. I was a teenager when JP II was called. I told my dad then that I thought he'd be a good pope.
I had no idea just how good of course.
Don't underestimate him.
So he was the Tom Delay of Vatican?
As a cardinal, Pope Benedict XVI was known as the "Enforcer." If you got a call to see Cardinal Ratzinger, you knew you were in trouble. I love that he is strict, experienced, has been close to PJPII, and was, obviously, the choice of the Holy Spirit. His Homily, yesterday, was a preface. His policies are clear, his stance on teachings of the church is solid.
This is a joyous, joyous selection for Catholics who strive to comply with the rules, recognize that we do not always succeed, but know in our hearts the need to keep the standards high.
The rewards of meeting the challenges, overcoming the hurdles, failing - trying again, working hard to live by the rules - and achieving the goals gives us greater happiness and peace than when the bar is lowered to make religion "easy," and the mandates are in flux.
Go figure... Robert Mugabe will live to be a hundred years old. That's how it always works!
the Vatican has planes?
Notice how he referred to JPII as 'The Great' in his speech--a classy move.
***But I only see the Tribulation lasting 7 years...***
What you've outlined is basically what many evangelicals believe (excluding the specifically RCC stuff). Where did you learn this? I didn't know Catholics believed these things.
Absolutely the most fun I've had watching TV since John Kerry lost the election.
Right. He wouldn't have served voluntarily.
Conservatives hold the White House and the Vatican. Now, onward and upward.
Regards, Ivan
The name Benedict has nothing to do with olives
But the name alone does not signify.
Anyone know if Ratzinger is part of the Order of St. Benedict?
Alkhin, who is an Associate in the Order of St. Benedict.
Praise God Onyx!! Praise God!!! Praise Him!!! Praise Him!!! Praise Him!!!
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