Pope Francis gave during this catechesis at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday 11th May 2016. Today, we wish to reflect on the parable of the merciful Father. It speaks of a Father and his two sons, and it makes us know the infinitread more
We all know how important prayer is, yet it seems so difficult to find time for it. Pope Francis has been appealing to parents to give time and attention to teach their children how to pray, yet he recognises the challenges which parents face. “We kread more
THE WAY OF THE CROSS ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Plaza de Cibeles, MadridFriday, 19 August 2011 Dear Young People,We have celebrated this Way of the Cross with fervour and devotion, following Christ along the path of his passion and death. The coread more
MEETING WITH YOUNG UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Basilica of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial Friday, 19 August 2011 Your Eminence, My Brother Bishops, Dear Augustinian Fathers, Dear Professors, Distinguished Authorread more
PRAYER VIGIL WITH YOUNG PEOPLE HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Cuatro Vientos Air Base, Madrid Saturday, 20 August 2011 Dear Young Friends, I greet all of you, especially the young people who have asked me their questions, and I thank them for the sinread more
Pope Benedict XVI’s Homily at the World Youth Day 2011 Final Mass – Sunday 21 August 2011 Dear Young People,In this celebration of the Eucharist we have reached the high point of this World Youth Day. Seeing you here, gathered in such great nuread more
MEETING WITH THE BISHOPS OF ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND WALES ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Chapel of the Francis Martin House, Oscott College – Birmingham Sunday, 19 September 2010 My dear Brother Bishops, This has been a day of great joy for tread more
FAREWELL CEREMONY ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI International Airport of Birmingham Sunday, 19 September 2010 Prime Minister, Thank you for your kind words of farewell on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government and the people of the United Kingdom. read more
MASS WITH THE BEATIFICATION OF VENERABLE CARDINAL JOHN HENRY NEWMAN HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Cofton Park of Rednal – Birmingham Sunday, 19 September 2010 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This day that has brought us together here iread more
PRAYER VIGIL ON THE EVE OF THE BEATIFICATION OF CARDINAL JOHN HENRY NEWMAN ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Hyde Park – London Saturday, 18 September 2010 My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This is an evening of joy, of immense spiritual joy,read more
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ City of Westminster Saturday, 18 September 2010 Salute of the Holy Father to the youth My dear young friends, Thank you for your warm welcome! “Heart speaks unto heread more
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ City of Westminster Saturday, 18 September 2010 HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Dear Friends in Christ, I greet all of you with joy in the Lord and I thank you foread more
MEETING WITH THE REPRESENTATIVES OF BRITISH SOCIETY, INCLUDING THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS, POLITICIANS, ACADEMICS AND BUSINESS LEADERS ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Westminster Hall – City of Westminster Friday, 17 September 2010 Mr Speaker, Thank read more
MEETING WITH CLERICAL AND LAY REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER RELIGIONS Waldegrave Drawing Room St Mary’s University College, Twickenham (London Borough of Richmond) Friday, 17 September 2010 ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Distinguished guests, dear frread more
CELEBRATION OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION ADDRESS OF THE HOLY FATHER TO PUPILS Sports Arena of St Mary’s University College Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Dear young friends, First of all, I want to say how glad I am to be here with you today. I greet read more
CELEBRATION OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION ADDRESS OF THE HOLY FATHER TO TEACHERS AND RELIGIOUS Chapel of St Mary’s University College Your Excellency the Secretary of State for Education, Bishop Stack, Dr Naylor, Reverend Fathers, Brothers and Sisters in read more
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION Bellahouston Park – Glasgow Thursday, 16 September 2010 HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “The Kingdom of God is very near to you!” (Lk 10:9). With these words of the Gospel we haread more
AUDIENCE WITH H.M. THE QUEEN AND STATE RECEPTION ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Palace of Holyroodhouse – Edinburgh Thursday, 16 September 2010 Your Majesty, Thank you for your gracious invitation to make an official visit to the United Kinread more
An article in ThinkingFaith.org by Michael Holman SJ is the Provincial of the British Jesuits It is often said, with much justification, that education in Britain has in recent years become narrowly focused on forming young people who will meet the needs read more
