Pope Benedict XVI to Step Down Feb. 28
I believe that Pope Benedict XVI will go down in history as one of the greatest Popes.
“A much greater source of anxiety to Us is the style of action of those who maintain that liturgical worship should shed its sacred character, who foolishly say we should substitute for sacred items & furnishings ordinary common things in daily use.” —Pope Saint Paul VI (14 Oct 1968)
I believe that Pope Benedict XVI will go down in history as one of the greatest Popes.
We are now learning that our Holy Father had been contemplating and praying about his resignation for a very long time. In April of 2009, the Holy Father visited the tomb of an obscure Pope named St. Celestine V, remarkable for a certain reason . . .
When we shake hands, we do not feel the need to explain, “By this gesture I am establishing contact with you.”
The “Alleluia” was literally buried in the cemetery, leaving the people with the hope and anticipation of its Easter Sunday resurrection.
When we give Catholics more to take pride in and take possession of, we are surprised to find that they rise to the challenge and glory in the result.
I have often written about the phenomenon of “learn a new word, see it within 24 hours.”
For the record, I double-checked the Missal, and learned something about the rubrics myself . . .
I will be releasing hundreds of these B/W religious line art drawings for free and instant download. These beautiful Catholic “woodcuts” were done with magnificent skill.
This blog seemed to good to pass up, even though it is no longer Christmastide . . .
There is a problem that continues to slow down the pace of genuine reform and renewal in the Church, and that is the predominance of conservatism.
I will be releasing hundreds of these B/W religious line art drawings for free and instant download. These beautiful Catholic “woodcuts” were done with magnificent skill.
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The election of Pope Leo XIV has been exciting, and we’re filled with hope for our apostolate’s future!
But we’re under pressure to transfer our website to a “subscription model.”
We don’t want to do that. We believe our website should remain free to all.
Our president has written the following letter:
President’s Message (dated 30 May 2025)
Time's up