Here is a selection of Benedict XVI’s standout quotes, some of them controversial, from his 2005-2013 papacy and in his retirement. Benedict died Saturday at the age of 95, the Vatican announced, days after news emerged that the former pope’s health had taken a turn for the worse. On his election “I knew I wasn’t really the man for the job. But if God gave me this burden, He would also have to help me carry it” – in a 2016 book “Last Testament: In His Own Words”, written with German journalist Peter Seewald. Nazi horror “To speak in this…
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Benedict XVI, who died on Saturday aged 95, was the first pope to resign since the Middle Ages after a papacy beset by Church infighting and outcry over paedophilia The German Joseph Ratzinger, known for his conservative views, stepped down in February 2013 after almost eight years as head of the Catholic Church, blaming his declining physical and mental health. As pope emeritus, he spent the rest of his life in study and prayer, and playing his beloved Mozart on the piano in a former convent inside the Vatican. In recent years, he appeared in increasingly shaky health. But just…
For the first time in modern history, a sitting pope will preside over his predecessor’s funeral next week, with Pope Francis leading a “simple” ceremony for Benedict XVI, who died Saturday. Benedict, the first pontiff to resign since the Middle Ages, had renounced the papal throne — but lived within the Vatican and still wore white. The 95-year-old would have a “solemn but simple” funeral on Thursday, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni told journalists at a briefing after his death. The sudden deterioration of the ex-pope’s health earlier this week sparked questions over what would happen next. The death of a…
The Bishop of Ohaji/Egbema, Rt. Reverend Chidi Oparaojiaku, has prophesied that God will surprise pundits with the results of the 2023 general elections, which he added would be more peaceful contrary to expectations by some analyst Oparaojiaku who disclosed this in his new year message delivered at the weekend during a special church service marking the investiture into the Knighthood Order of St. Christopher held at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter Umuokanne Ohaji, also noted that the outcome would be beyond human imaginations. According to him, the 2023 election would not be disastrous as widely believed by…
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged Nigerians to resist attempts by politicians to disrupt the 2023 general elections. The President in his new year message also urged the citizens to play their part in ensuring that next year’s general elections are free, fair and credible. “We must also resist every attempt to be used by politicians to create unrest in any form to disrupt the elections. We, as government will ensure such activities are met with the full force of the law,” the President said in a statement issued by his media aide, Garba Shehu. “We as Nigerians must also take…
SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS JANUARY 1 2023. ✝TOPIC: REORDER YOUR PRIORITIES 📺 WATCH THE DEVOTION VIA THE LINK BELOW 👇 https://youtu.be/AM6fPA9yGj4 ✝📖TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests…
DISCUSSION VIDEO LINK AND STUDY GUIDE 📺 WATCH THE DISCUSSION VIDEO VIA THE LINK BELOW👇 https://youtu.be/Q1pmrZtt9J0 GOD’S CHILDREN AS PILGRIMS TO THE HEAVENLY KINGDOM: MANIFESTATION OF GOD’S REIGN ON EARTH SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS Date: Jan 1, 2023 Sub Theme: God‘s Reign 1 Topic: The sovereignty of God. Text: Psalm 97:1-7 Aims to understand the sovereignty of God and to see how God can use any situation or creature to fulfil His purpose. Introduction The sovereignty of God simply means that God has the authority (right), power, and wisdom to exercise his rule over his creation. Every part of His creation:…
Two key Word for 2023: PASSION AND OBSESSION will to your victory and excellency PASSION Passion is the energy that keeps us going, that keeps us filled with meaning, and happiness, and excitement, and anticipation. In life, passion is what gets you going. Passion is a powerful force in accomplishing anything you set your mind to, and in experiencing work and life the fullest extent possible. Indeed ,Resilience Is More Important Than Success Ultimately, passion is the driving force behind success and happiness that allows us all to live better lives. Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes…
Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health. He led the Catholic Church for less than eight years until, in 2013, he became the first Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415. Benedict spent his final years at the Mater Ecclesiae monastery within the walls of the Vatican. This is contained in a statement from the Nigeria Catholic network.com of the Catholic secretariat of Nigeria via Vatican News on Saturday. His successor Pope Francis said he had visited him there frequently. The Vatican said…
Today is Sexagesima Sunday, the second of the three Pre-lenten Sundays. The three Sundays, such as Septuagesima, Sexagesima and Quinquagesima, are the transitional Sundays from Epiphany to Lent, when we begin to focus on the Easter en route Lent and Passiontide because the way to Christ’s glory is His suffering. The period, also known as “Gesimatide”, obviously because of the “Gesima” in the respective names of the constituent Sundays, is a time of preparation. The Scripture lessons appointed for these Sundays have the purpose of preparing our minds and hearts for the spiritual undertaking, which lies before us in the…