Archive for October, 2008

Report Shows Big Downside to Family Disintegration
By Father John Flynn, L.C.
ROME, SEPT. 10, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Marriage continues to decline in the United States, bringing with it numerous adverse consequences for individuals, and society in general. This is one of the main conclusions of a recent study.
The National Marriage Report released its annual publication “The State [...]

Interview on Benedict XVI’s Pilgrimage to Mariazell
VIENNA, Austria, SEPT. 7, 2007 (Zenit.org).- The Virgin Mary teaches the faithful to look to Christ, which is also the message of the shrine of Mariazell in Austria, according to Cardinal Christoph Schönborn.
In view of Benedict XVI’s visit to Austria today through Sunday, the archbishop of Vienna and president [...]

Interview on Benedict XVI’s Upcoming Trip
VIENNA, Austria, SEPT. 6, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Cardinal Christoph Schönborn says Benedict XVI is the last of the great Second Vatican Council theologians, and that the Pope’s words are always both important and fascinating.
In view of Benedict XVI’s visit to Austria this Friday through Sunday, the archbishop of Vienna and president [...]

Father Kolodiejchuk on Joy in Suffering
ROME, SEPT. 5, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Without suffering, our work would just be social work, not the work of Jesus Christ, not part of the redemption, said Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
The founder of the Missionaries of Charity expressed this in a letter written to a spiritual director, now published with many [...]

The Light of Mother Teresa’s Darkness, Part 1
Father Kolodiejchuk on Unity With Jesus
ROME, SEPT. 4, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Feeling or not feeling love, Mother Teresa of Calcutta knew that she was united with Jesus, for her mind was fixed on him and him alone.
The founder of the Missionaries of Charity expressed this in a letter written [...]