Skip to comments.
HOMILY OF INAUGURATION MASS OF BENEDICT XVI
EWTN.com ^
| 04-24-05
| Pope Benedict XVI
Posted on 04/24/2005 5:55:52 AM PDT by Salvation
click here to read article
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-80 ... 101-106 next last
for your continued discussion.
We thank you, Lord, for Pope Benedict XVI!
1
posted on
04/24/2005 5:55:53 AM PDT
by
Salvation
To: nickcarraway; SMEDLEYBUTLER; Siobhan; Lady In Blue; attagirl; goldenstategirl; Starmaker; ...
Catholic Discussion Ping!
Please notify me via FReepmail if you would like to be added to or taken off the Catholic Discussion Ping List.
2
posted on
04/24/2005 5:56:56 AM PDT
by
Salvation
(†With God all things are possible.†)
To: Salvation
Bumped, bookmarked and thanks.
3
posted on
04/24/2005 6:00:24 AM PDT
by
AlbionGirl
(May the Lord guide your steps, Pope Benedict, and may he grant you loyal and honest advisors.)
To: AlbionGirl
Thank you -- and my pleasure.
4
posted on
04/24/2005 6:04:33 AM PDT
by
Salvation
(†With God all things are possible.†)
To: All
5
posted on
04/24/2005 6:06:07 AM PDT
by
Salvation
(†With God all things are possible.†)
To: Salvation
I was struck by the invocation of the theme from Exodus - the imagery of people searching for union with God. The Pope was aware its the first day of Passover and this invocation is not an accident. And the rest of his message built on it by arguing that freedom without God is not really freedom - its a different form of slavery. We will really be free only when we extend thanks to the One who implanted the very idea of freedom in our souls. We need God to complete us - by experiencing freedom that can be found only in the joy and strength of faith in Him.
(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
6
posted on
04/24/2005 6:11:23 AM PDT
by
goldstategop
(In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
To: goldstategop
Good analysis! That was an excellent connection with Passover.
7
posted on
04/24/2005 6:13:33 AM PDT
by
livius
To: Salvation
Pope Benedict's homily is well worth a read and re-read. Just like his homily for the Funeral Mass of John Paul the Great, this one is very full.
Thank you.
To: livius; goldstategop
**That was an excellent connection with Passover.**
Which is today!
(But you already know that.)
9
posted on
04/24/2005 6:22:14 AM PDT
by
Salvation
(†With God all things are possible.†)
To: Salvation
10
posted on
04/24/2005 6:24:53 AM PDT
by
tiredoflaundry
(If you think pushing 40 is hard, try dragging it!)
To: Salvation
Yes. I heard that the reason there were fewer Jewish representatives than usual at the Mass this morning was because of the fact that it was Passover, so naturally they were otherwise occupied.
11
posted on
04/24/2005 6:40:44 AM PDT
by
livius
To: livius
The Pope invited the Chief Rabbi Of Rome to attend his investiture. Due to the holiday it was impossible for the Chief Rabbi to come and pay his respects but in this case, it was the thought behind the invitation that counted for a great deal more than the invitation itself.
(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
12
posted on
04/24/2005 6:43:49 AM PDT
by
goldstategop
(In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
To: Salvation
Thanks for posting this and thanks for the ping Salvation! I didn't get a chance to watch. Hoping to catch the installation later today on EWTN.
13
posted on
04/24/2005 6:44:05 AM PDT
by
sneakers
To: Salvation; goldstategop
Incidentally, one thing I would really like to see is for the Catholic Church (Latin Rite) to adopt the Orthodox Paschal calendar, which is much more closely connected to Passover.
14
posted on
04/24/2005 6:45:44 AM PDT
by
livius
To: Salvation
Thanks for the ping, one for the bookmark!
To: livius
That would be a good idea and would emphasize the shared religious heritage of Christians and Jews. No one is calling for religious syncretism or the idea every religion must become alike or one religion ought to be subordinate to another - rather the idea of true ecumenism is to honor the differences between different faiths in a respectful manner while at the same time defending the common values all faiths share in a world in which the place of religion is under siege and very much in doubt.
(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
16
posted on
04/24/2005 6:54:19 AM PDT
by
goldstategop
(In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
To: Salvation
My real programme of governance is not to do my own will, not to pursue my own ideas, but to listen, together with the whole Church, to the word and the will of the Lord, to be guided by Him, so that He himself will lead the Church at this hour of our history. Thank you, God, for giving us such a holy, intelligent and brave Supreme Pontiff.
17
posted on
04/24/2005 7:04:22 AM PDT
by
ELS
(Vivat Benedictum XVI!)
To: Salvation
I'm very concerned that Pope Benedict XVI continues to carry that grotesque crucifix carried for many years by his predecessor. He needs our prayers.
To: Salvation
Thank you Salvation for posting. I watched this morning but didn't get past the Pallium as I fell asleep. Also, I find Pope Benedict easier to read than to listen to as I can digest his words better that way.
19
posted on
04/24/2005 7:12:58 AM PDT
by
Diva
To: livius
Council of Nicea A.D. 325
We also send you the good news of the settlement concerning the holy pasch, namely that in answer to your prayers this question also has been resolved. All the brethren in the East who have hitherto followed the Jewish practice will henceforth observe the custom of the Romans and of yourselves and of all of us who from ancient times have kept Easter together with you. Rejoicing then in these successes and in the common peace and harmony and in the cutting off of all heresy, welcome our fellow minister, your bishop Alexander, with all the greater honour and love. He has made us happy by his presence, and despite his advanced age has undertaken such great labour in order that you too may enjoy peace.
Pray for us all that our decisions may remain secure through almighty God and our lord Jesus Christ in the holy Spirit, to whom is the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
20
posted on
04/24/2005 8:34:51 AM PDT
by
bornacatholic
("Christian is my name and Catholic my surname." Pope Benedict XV)
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-80 ... 101-106 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson