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Pani Rose
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| Joined: | Fri Oct 5th, 2007 |
| Location: | Irondale, Alabama USA |
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| First Name: | Rose | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | Ruthenian Byzantine in a Melkite Greek Catholic Parish, raised ... |
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Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 10:53 am |
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As I read this article, the prayer of the fisherman kept singing in my head. I left the article, only to have the prayer singing louder. So, I am asking for prayers for the Chinese people.
"Pope Benedict XVI had no obligation to mention the Olympics. He did so willingly. In the context of his general approach to diplomacy and dialogue, I think he is sending this message: the best way to get China to open itself to the world (and to human rights and religious liberty), is for the world to open itself to the Chinese people, while never failing to use the new overture to speak the truth in love. Notice in this vein how his words about the Olympics are directed not to the government host, but rather to “the people of China as they prepare for the Olympic Games, an event of great importance for the entire human family.” I am sure many millions of Chinese who watched the concert (widely promoted by the government), whether Christian or Communist, are now friends of Benedict. Neither a small nor insignificant feat! Will they now begin to read his writings? I hope so."
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,355143,00.html
Blessed are You, O Christ our God, who have filled the fishermen with wisdom by sending down the Holy Spirit upon them and who, through them, have caught in Your net the whole world. O Lover of mankind, glory to You!
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