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In four superb homilies and a concluding essay, Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, provides a clear and inspiring exploration of the Genesis creation narratives.
While the stories of the world's creation and the fall of humankind have often been subjected to reductionism of one sort or another, literalists treat the Bible as a science textbook whereas rationalists divorce God from creation, Ratzinger presents a rich, balanced Catholic understanding...
2) Prayer
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"Lord, teach us to pray." Luke 11:1 What exactly is prayer? If God knows our hearts why do we still pray? How did Jesus pray, and why? What can we learn from the prayers of the patriarchs and saints? How can we hear God speaking through our prayers? How can we pray despite our weaknesses? What can Mary teach us about prayer? Wherever we are on our spiritual journey, we all have questions about prayer. Even the first disciples asked Jesus how to pray....
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According to Pope Benedict XVI, "the liturgical year is a great voyage of faith on which the Church sets us out." The feast days in the Church's liturgical calendar follow the major events of Jesus' life as recounted in the Gospels. This cycle gives a rhythm to the life of the Church and helps Christians better understand the divine mystery. Especially in our secularized society, liturgical practices guide and deepen our path, centering our focus...
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