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From earlier today: The day for those who pray (Pro orantibus), which is celebrated on 21 November, the commemoration of the Presentation of Mary in the Temple, is traditionally dedicated to remembering cloistered religious communities. The value of this day and of cloistered life itself were at the heart of the reflection of Benedict XVI…

Last night, Pope Benedict attended a concert given by the Berlin Philharmonia Quartet, "hosted" by Federal President Horst Koehler of Germany. He said, in part (translated by Teresa Benedetta at PRF): When soloists make music together, each individual is required not only to give all his technical and musical capabilities in playing his part, but…

…there was a football game or something there yesterday, right? A reader writes: This falls way down low on the scale of importance, but as an Ohio State fan, I wanted to pass this along. Buckeye Coach Jim Tressel is Catholic. When I was living in Youngstown and he was still a coach at Youngstown…

A very nice story from the Columbus paper about third orders (thanks, Kevin) Like Bowen, Jodelle Lorenz of Dublin, 75, was impressed as a highschool student in Dayton when sisters and priests talked about the religious life. Ten years ago, after retiring, Lorenz joined the Third Order of Lay Carmelites, which meets monthly at St.…
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