Category Archives: Pope Benedict XVI

The Tragedy of Moral Relativism

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Susan Kehoe

“Today, having a clear faith based on the Creed of the Church is often labeled as fundamentalism. Whereas relativism, that is, letting oneself be “tossed here and there, carried about by every wind of doctrine”, seems the only attitude that … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Pope Benedict Will Retire

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Susan Kehoe

My husband broke the news as he handed me coffee.  From Vatican Radio: Pope Benedict XVI on Monday said he plans on resigning the papal office on February 28th. Below please find his announcement. Full text of Pope’s declaration I … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Pope Benedict!

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Susan Kehoe
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The Silence of Jesus

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

The Pope has given us much to ponder on our desert journey. His recent catechesis focused on the importance of silence. Excerpt: This principle that without silence we neither hear nor listen nor receive the word _ applies above all … Continue reading →

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Even in the Darkness God is Near

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Zenit has the translation of yesterday’s general audience.  The Pope continued his school of  prayer with a reflection on Psalm 3. He concludes by reminding  us that God always answers our prayers: “Dear brothers and sisters, Psalm 3 presents us … Continue reading →

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Homily of Pope Benedict on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

It is also the 60th anniversary of his ordination to the Priesthood.  Ad Multos Annos Benedictus XVI. Homily of Pope Benedict XVI on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul Saint Peter’s Basilica, 29 June 2011 Dear Brothers and Sisters, … Continue reading →

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God is Searching for Me. Do I want Him to find Me?

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Pope Benedict gave a beautiful Homily at today’s Chrism Mass. H/T to Rocco  Palmer of  Whispers in the Loggia. Excerpt: In today’s liturgy, three oils are blessed, as I mentioned earlier. They express three essential dimensions of the Christian life … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict’s Three Step Plan to Become a Saint

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Pope Benedict reminds us that we are all called to be holy. We are all called by  Christ to become Saints. Excerpt. “What does it mean to be saints? Who is called to be a saint? Often it is thought … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI, Hans Kung and Catholicism’s Future

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Reading Hans Kung in the 1970’s nearly destroyed my faith. Reading Pope Benedict drew me back to Christ. Samuel Gregg, of  the Acton Institute compares and contrasts recent books by the two German scholars. Excerpt H/T The Pulpit: After Vatican … Continue reading →

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Pope: God is Not Distant

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Merry Christmas!  Here is Pope Benedict’s Christmas message to all of us. “Verbum caro factum est” – “The Word became flesh” (Jn 1:14). Dear brothers and sisters listening to me here in Rome and throughout the world, I joyfully proclaim … Continue reading →

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