Pope Benedict XVi

  • Reflecting on Pope Benedict XVI: Lessons from His Life and Faith

    The mind behind the Pontificate of Benedict XVI is explored on this last day of the year. Beyond the headlines and official pronouncements, a lifetime of scholarship, faith, and profound insights shaped Pope Benedict XVI. His intellectual contributions and unwavering commitment to the Church’s teachings left an indelible mark. This post provides a brief look…

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  • A final thought on hope

    A final thought on hope

    Today is the death anniversary of my beloved gradmother, Gloria Rylander. In honor of her, I offer a final thought on Pope Benedict XVI’s letter on hope. Reflecting on Mary as the Star of Hope.

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  • The Last Judgment: A Journey of Hope and Faith

    I am digging around Pope Benedict XVI’s letter on hope. Spe Salvi was given to the world in 2007. It is appropriate we consider in as Pilgrims of Hope in this Jubilee Year. Today the focus is on judgement as a setting in learning hope. When I think about the Last Judgement, Michelangelo Buonarroti’s masterpiece

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  • Offering Suffering to God: Insights from Spe Salvi

    The idea of offering it up. Thoughts from Spe Salvi.

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  • The Hope of Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan: A Eucharistic Journey

    “If you appreciate the value of the Eucharistic Celebration, you will participate in it no matter how far away or difficult it is. The greater the sacrifice involved, the more evident is your love for God.” -Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan In today’s reading of Spe Salvi, I met Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan. He is a…

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