Principium et Finis: Fr. Ratzinger’s Prophecy, 45 Years Later

via Principium et Finis: Fr. Ratzinger’s Prophecy, 45 Years Later. By James Milliken “I have often heard mention of a remark by Joseph Ratzinger, before he became Pope Benedict XVI, anticipating a “smaller, purer church”. I was reminded of the this remark last week as I was wrapping up my post on St. Julia of … Continue reading →

Listening to You, O God

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I am listening, O God, I am listening. As my ear rests upon Your Breast, The throbbing of Your Heart, a plaintiff call,  Sounds a sacred prayer In unending rhythm, eternal. Though stopped In Your willed bodily Death, It’s steady beat pierced the earth, As Your Spirit descended to captivate Those justified by Your Blood, … Continue reading →