Pope explains how prayer can help people overcome their weaknesses

May 16, 2012. (Romereports.com) During Wednesday's general audience, the Pope began a new chapter on catechesis. With roughly 11,000 people in St. Peter's Square, the Pope talked about St. Paul and his strong connection with prayer and the Holy Spirit. Tags: Pope, Benedict XVI, family

Pope thanks everyone who prays for him

May 9, 2012. With roughly 10,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square, the Pope spoke about how through the power of prayer, early Christians helped St. Peter in his release from prison. Tags: Church, Prayer, Pope

Prayer enables us to see things in a different way

In our own daily lives and decisions, may we always draw fresh spiritual breath from the two lungs of prayer and the word of God; in this way, we will respond to every challenge and situation with wisdom, understanding and fidelity to God’s will", said the Pope during the general audience (April 25, 2012). Tags: Prayer, Benedict XVI

It is daylight

Benedict XVI, Homily of Holy Saturday, 7 April 2012

"On Easter night, the night of the new creation, the Church presents the mystery of light using a unique and very humble symbol: the Paschal candle. This is a light that lives from sacrifice. The candle shines inasmuch as it is burnt up. It gives light, inasmuch as it gives itself. Thus the Church presents most beautifully the paschal mystery of Christ, who gives himself and so bestows the great light." Tags: Apostolate, Baptism, Faith, Benedict XVI

Pope to UNIV Forum students: "Deepen your knowledge of Jesus"

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How to prepare for Holy Week

Benedict XVI

We said, "A pure heart, create for me, O God" during the responsorial psalm. This exclamation shows us how profoundly we must prepare to celebrate next week the great mystery of the passion, death and resurrection of the Lord. Tags: Conversion, Benedict XVI, Heart, Mexico

When St Joseph Sleeps

Card. Joseph Ratzinger

Recently I saw in a friend’s house a representation of St. Joseph that really made me think. It was a relief from a Baroque Portuguese altarpiece, depicting the night of the escape into Egypt. Tags: St Joseph, Interior life, The Will of God, Benedict XVI

Pope's prayer intentions for March: Women and persecuted Christians

Every month of the year, the Pope prays for a general intention. During the month of March, the Pope will be praying for women, so that the contribution they make to the development of society is recognized worldwide. Tags: Pope, Benedict XVI

Why fast?

Benedict XVI

The Pope discusses the reasons for a traditional Lenten practice. “We might wonder what value and meaning there is for us Christians in depriving ourselves of something that in itself is good and useful for our bodily sustenance.” Tags: Mortification, temperance, Lent

Pope explains significance behind the '40 days of Lent'

February 22, 2012. (Romererports.com) Since Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the Pope talked about the significance of this 40 day period. During the general audience the Pope began by explaining why it lasts exactly 40 days. Tags: Pope, Lent