You have to love a Pope who loves St. augustine

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the media did their share of beating up on JPII as well, it was only until his death that they sang his praise…

I’m sure Pope Benedict XVI doesn’t loose much sleep over the media’s opinion of him…i know that i don’t.
 
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this is a good article, (and it’s an interesting analogy the writer makes between some priests’ interpretations of Vatican II and some lawmakers’ interpretations of the Constitution). I feel a special connection with anyone who appreciates Augustine.

In order, I read:
Confessions
Catechism
Old Testament

Confessions was easily the most thought-provoking book I have ever read, next to the Bible of course. Its ocean-deep philosophical approach to theology really was rocket fuel for my faith. I think I shall have to read Ratzinger.

(Sorry, Bishy Sheen, I’ll quote you in my signature again sometime. But this is Papa Ratzy’s week)
 
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I’m sure Pope Benedict XVI doesn’t loose much sleep over the media’s opinion of him…i know that i don’t.
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Me neither. :yawn: :sleep:
 
So the Pope is an Augustine fan, huh? Excellent! Yet another reason to rejoice! After all, Augustine is my confirmation name, and I consider him my patron saint (as it was certainly by his prayers that I converted to Catholicism). So, therefore, I pray…

Oh Holy and Blessed St. Augustine, by your prayers assist our Holy Father Benedict, that he may successfully and reverently preach and defend the Gospel of Jesus Christ Our Lord and God, who is forever praised. Amen!
 
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So the Pope is an Augustine fan, huh? Excellent! Yet another reason to rejoice! After all, Augustine is my confirmation name, and I consider him my patron saint (as it was certainly by his prayers that I converted to Catholicism).
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Wow, Matt, I had to remark because Augustine is my Confirmation name and I consider him my patron saint as well. I am convinced also that it was through his intercession that I returned to the Church (from my empty and fruitless jaunt into secular humanism).

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So, therefore, I pray…

Oh Holy and Blessed St. Augustine, by your prayers assist our Holy Father Benedict, that he may successfully and reverently preach and defend the Gospel of Jesus Christ Our Lord and God, who is forever praised. Amen!
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So the Pope is an Augustine fan, huh? Excellent! Yet another reason to rejoice! After all, Augustine is my confirmation name, and I consider him my patron saint (as it was certainly by his prayers that I converted to Catholicism). So, therefore, I pray…

Oh Holy and Blessed St. Augustine, by your prayers assist our Holy Father Benedict, that he may successfully and reverently preach and defend the Gospel of Jesus Christ Our Lord and God, who is forever praised. Amen!
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Yes, may Augustine intercede for Pope Benedict XVI. Through constancy and Faith, may the Pope defend and heal all from the great intellectuals to the simple minds through God’s Grace and the Sacraments of the Catholic Church. Thanks and God Bless.:gopray:
 
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