| The Pope Speaks His Mind. A Cardinal Explains Him |
ROME, March 16, 2009 – The stunning letter that Benedict XVI wrote six days ago to the bishops all over the world is much more than a casual reply to the "avalanche of protests" against his decision to lift the excommunication from the Lefebvrists.
It is a letter reminiscent of the ones from Paul and the apostolic Fathers. It is no coincidence that it cites the letter to the Galatians (in the illustration, the beginning of this letter in an Egyptian papyrus from the year 200). These were documents addressed to specific Christian communities, ... (Full Story)
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| St. Patrick’s Day, shamrock have deeper meaning |
By Walter Mares
Copper Era Managing Editor
Published on Sunday, March 15, 2009 4:47 PM MST
They were under tyrannical foreign rule for more than five centuries. Their history is marked by oppression and tragedy.
Their religion was banned as was their native language. Much of their music conveys sorrow and suffering.
They are the Irish. St. Patrick’s Day is March 17. Greeting cards on the subject are already available. One we saw recently showed two girls who were the picture of health. Shamrocks also adorned the card. Inside it had a supposed Irish blessing that ended with “Wishing you the luck of the Irish.” The card was immediately replaced in its slot.
Luck of the Irish? Wouldn’t that be a grand thing to wish .... (Full Story)
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