http://catholicae.org Established 1997 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:44:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Collect Father, you called St. Peter Chanel to work for your Church and gave him the crown of martyrdom. May our celebration of Christ's death and resurrection make us faithful witnesses to the new life he brings, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ... http://catholicae.org/2008/04/28/optional-memorial-of-st-peter-chanel/ Your Eminence, Dear Brother Bishops, Dear Young Friends, “Proclaim the Lord Christ … and always have your answer ready for people who ask the reason for the hope that is within you” (1 Pet 3:15). With these words from the First Letter of Peter I greet each of you with heartfelt affection. I ... http://catholicae.org/2008/04/19/the-popes-address-to-young-people/ Mr. President, Thank you for your gracious words of welcome on behalf of the people of the United States of America. I deeply appreciate your invitation to visit this great country. My visit coincides with an important moment in the life of the Catholic community in America: the celebration of the ... http://catholicae.org/2008/04/16/pope-benedicts-address-at-the-white-house/ Collect Almighty and ever-living God, give us new strength from the courage of Christ our shepherd, and lead us to join the saints in heaven, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Today's Readings Sunday, April 13, 2008 Homily Save Yourselves From this Corrupt ... http://catholicae.org/2008/04/13/fourth-sunday-of-easter/ Collect God our Father, by the waters of baptism you give new life to the faithful. May we not succumb to the influence of evil but remain true to your gift of life. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the ... http://catholicae.org/2008/04/12/saturday-of-the-third-week-of-easter/ Collect Father, to honor you, St. Stanislaus faced martyrdom with courage. Keep us strong and loyal in our faith until death. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen. Today's Readings Friday, April 11, 2008 Homily Acts ... http://catholicae.org/2008/04/11/optional-memorial-of-st-stanislaus/ Collect Father, in this holy season we come to know the full depth of your love. You have freed us from the darkness of error and sin. Help us to cling to your truths with fidelity. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with ... http://catholicae.org/2008/04/10/thursday-of-the-third-week-of-easter/ Collect Merciful Lord, hear the prayers of your people. May we who have received your gift of faith share for ever in the new life of Christ. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ... http://catholicae.org/2008/04/09/wednesday-of-the-third-week-of-easter/ Collect Father, you open the kingdom of heaven to those born again by water and the Spirit. Increase your gift of love in us. May all who have been freed from sins in baptism receive all that you have promised. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who ... http://catholicae.org/2008/04/08/tuesday-of-the-third-week-of-easter/ Collect Lord, grant us your forgiveness, and set us free from our enslavement to sin. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Today's Readings Monday, April 7, 2008 Homily Acts 6:8-15/St. John 6:22-29 - Fr. ... http://catholicae.org/2008/04/07/optional-memorial-of-st-john-the-baptist-de-la-salle/