Arinze - Podcasting with a Vatican Official

Theology of the Body, shame (3/5)

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:16:00 GMT

What is the nuptial meaning of the body? What is our sensitivity when talking about sexuality? It is all discussed in this episode of the Cardinal Arinze Webcast. www.arinzewebcast.com

Theology of the Body, self-control (2/5)

Wed, 21 May 2008 22:12:00 GMT

The good Cardinal talks about self-control, our necessary cooperation with God and respect for natural law as a logical step for all people of good will as he reflects some more on Pope John Paul IIâs Theology of the Body. www.arinzewebcast.com

Theology of the Body, an introduction (1/5)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:43:00 GMT

Dear friends, as promoters of the important message of Roman Curia Cardinal Arinze, we are happy to offer you 5 editions of his teachings on Pope John Paul IIâs Theology of the Body. We will start with an introduction for now. Remember that it would greatly benefit you, your family and parish to get your hands on the complete DVD series which you can order from us at www.familyland.org. Enjoy, spread the word about this Cardinal Arinze Blog and Podcast.

Q&A 2007 - Send 12 Swiss Guards to arrest them all! (part VII)

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 19:49:00 GMT

Sometimes people demand action, like the person asking the last question in this final edition of the Q&A series with Cardinal Arinze. Enjoy!

Q&A 2007 - If you would listen more ... (part VI)

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 16:30:00 GMT

Part VI of the Familyland Q&A sessions with Cardinal Arinze. Learn from this episode how to phrase your questions when addressing an Roman Curia Cardinal ;-) Enjoy! www.arinzewebcast.com

Q&A 2007 - The Road to Knowing What to Do (part V)

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:03:00 GMT

This next Q&A episode has people wondering what their reply should be when someone tells them that the sacraments take away from Gods free gift of grace and whether sacraments can be administered to all mentally challenged persons. Check it out: www.arinzewebcast.com

Q&A 2007 - We are not God ... (part IV)

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:44:00 GMT

As promised, today we launched part 4 of the Cardinal Arinze Q&A session. Questions about frozen embryos and leaving your children behind in the pews. Not always an answer but definitely pointing you in the right direction. Enjoy! www.arinzewebcast.com

Q&A 2007 - That's the one ... (part III)

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:50:00 GMT

We would like to invite you to our latest edition of the Cardinal Arinze Webcast. He responds to a question about natural family planning and one about potential overlapping of rosaries. Find out more on www.arinzewebcast.com. The next episode is scheduled for January 30.

Q&A 2007 - Want to Dance? (part II)

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:55:00 GMT

Ok, do we dance in Church or not? It's not the first time the Cardinal was asked this question. But now you can watch a video reply. Get ready for more very soon. This video podcast is optimized for iPhone and iPod touch users. For older iPods, just launch Quicktime and choose "export to iPod". For all others, just watch in iTunes or right here on the blog by clicking above picture (make sure you've got Quicktime installed). Or go to YouTube. Want just the audio? Simply click the play button below (you'll need flash player). Enjoy, give us some feedback, or add a comment to the blog at www.arinzewebcast.com!

Q&A 2007 - Can we eat food cooked by Buddhists? (part I)

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:28:00 GMT

I just came back from the Totus Tuus Conference in Familyland where Cardinal Arinze spent no less than 4 days, so there is a lot of footage to share. Letâs start off with the first part of a Q&A session with Cardinal Arinze. Youâll notice his high energy level as he evaluates the questions before answering them. Stay tuned for more episodes very soon. Since we like to be on top of technology, this video podcast is optimized for iPhone and iPod touch users. For older iPods, just launch Quicktime and choose âexport to iPodâ?. For all others, just watch in iTunes or right here on the blog by clicking above picture (make sure youâve got Quicktime installed). Or go to YouTube. Enjoy and give us some feedback! www.arinzewebcast.com

Theology of the Body: Freedom

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:50:00 GMT

It's been a while since we did some vidcasting. And you'll agree with us that to see the Cardinal teach is a real bonus. He explains Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body and what it means to be free and also what it doesn't mean. We also included a little slideshow of something that happened to us. Check it out. Look at all the options to experience this webcast: If you have Quicktime installed you can simply click on the above picture (www.arinzewebcast.com) and start watching. For all those subscribed in iTunes, the video is already waiting on your computer. For those who don't use above options, there is also a YouTube version if your browser is flash-ready. And if you're not into video (or you're using a iPod nano) there is also an mp3 playbutton and download link right underneath this text. Enough options for ya? You're looking for a transcript? I'm sorry, that's where we draw the line ;-) . Enjoy!

Deus Caritas Est - Part X

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:58:00 GMT

Deus Caritas Est explained by Cardinal Arinze, so now you'll really understand. You're already subscribed in iTunes, right? Rob meditates a little bit on the mercy of God and the merciful impulses of the Church. Olwen Ringrose sings "All I Ever Dreamed" from her amazing "Daughter Of The King" album. Subscribe or listen to this new podcast edition below. Blessings! - Rob & Isabel

Deus Caritas Est - Part IX

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 15:54:00 GMT

We continue our series on the God is Love encyclical with Cardinal Arinze. Isabel takes some time to describe our recent trip to Rome on the occasion of the pontifical approval of the Apostolate for Family Consecration. Olwen Ringrose sings "Immanuel". Use an iPod? Then look at our 22 Rome pics while listening. Or look at them here. Subscribe to this webcast in iTunes in one click.

Deus Caritas Est - Part VIII

Sat, 26 May 2007 22:07:00 GMT

Our Cardinal digs deeper into the encyclical Deus Caritas Est by Pope Benedict XVI. Rob shares thatÃÂThe Apostolate for Family Consecration is about to receive Pontifical Status as an International Association of Lay Faithful and looks forward to meet Cardinal Arinze in Rome. Rob shares why he likes Fr. Roderick's Daily Breakfast. Olwen Ringrose sings the song "Sometimes". How to help us: ÃÂ 1) Please pray 5 decades of the rosary for the multimedia work of the AFC and let us know when you did. 2) Add our web address to your email signature. 3) consider financial support, for example by ordering these teachings on CD or DVD for use in your family or parish. 4) Contact us if you have some skill with Photoshop or Flash. 5) When it's June vote at podcastalley.com. ÃÂ

Deus Caritas Est - Part VII

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 10:43:00 GMT

What does the love story between God and man consist of? Find out in this podcast with one of the best teachers in the world, Cardinal Arinze. In the introduction Rob wonders why we always seem to miss grace. Olwen Ringrose who just gave birth to her son Ellis, is singing once again. Congratulate her here. Add your vote for the month of May, right here. http://www.arinzewebcast.com http://music.podshow.com

Deus Caritas Est - Part VI

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:31:00 GMT

Cardinal Arinze further explains Pope Benedict's encyclical 'Deus Caritas Est'. Find out more about our response to God's love. In the introduction Isabel talks about the art of tea. A lot of you wanted to know who the artist was of the song we use a lot at the end of the podcast. We lined up the original song by Wahba, "Stay with Me". Don't forget to vote when the new month starts!

Deus Caritas Est - Part V

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 19:11:00 GMT

Hi everyone, are you all still subscribed? Here's more about the Love of God. You know you need it ;-). Listen once, listen twice. Let the truth soak in, be transformed. Transformation through formation. A busy time for Rob and Isabel, but here's your webcast. Please, place your podcastalley.com vote for the month of March. Thanks a lot! http://arinzewebcast.com

Deus Caritas Est - Part IV

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:05:00 GMT

Love has everyone's attention. Yet it takes the Church to make sense out of it. Listen to Cardinal Arinze and be enlightened. Rob takes the time to explain the great importance of family consecration and points the way to the Consecration Blog at http://consecration.familyland.be. Olwen Ringrose does it again. She sings "Beautiful One". Find out about her music at http://olwenringrose.co.uk. And, please - it's a new month - cast your vote at podcastalley.com.

Deus Caritas Est - Part II

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 23:18:00 GMT

You wanted some more Love from God? Well, here's some more Deus Caritas Est. Enjoy the wonderful insights by Roman Curia Cardinal Arinze. Listen to a little Christmas message by Rob and be enthralled by a beautiful song by Olwen Ringrose. The title of the song is "Let Me Introduce You". You sure can expect to hear some more of her music on this webcast. Please note our new blog address http://arinzewebcast.com. Why don't you leave a comment? To everyone, Merry Christmas and a Happy 2007!

Deus Caritas Est - part II (mp3 version)

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 23:10:00 GMT

An Introduction to Deus Caritas Est

Thu, 9 Nov 2006 18:39:00 GMT

Isabel talks about yummy speculaas. Rob & Isabel answer some questions on the Cardinal Arinze Blog. Jerry Coniker and Cardinal Arinze introduce us to the first encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est. Music by sounds.blue featuring Cassi Gray. Don't forget to vote at http://vote.familylandeurope.com. Blessings!

Five Pillars On Which a Family Stands

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 23:38:00 GMT

The Cardinal gave this speech at a benefit dinner for the Apostolate for Family Consecration and reminded us that our example is of great importance. The good news is indeed that we can always start over should we feel that we have forgotten about this. Rob talks to Fr. Klem who visited for his first Mass in Belgium as the second Chaplain for the Apostolate. They talk about being a priest, Catholic Culture and iPods. The music is from Outpour, "Deeper Than The Oceans", and was found on music.podshow.com. Don't forget to look at your iPod screen for many pictures of Fr. Klem's visit. They're also in iTunes (try ctrl+G or apple+G). Please keep voting at http://vote.familylandeurope.com and add your comments to http://arinze.familylandeurope.com or leave a voice message @ 001 740 994 0266 or use Skype: "arinzepodcast". Blessings!

A Challenge for Priests and the Lay Faithful

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:45:00 GMT

This is podcast #25. It's been a year already. Let no-one doubt anymore that the Church is using the new media to evangelize. Here we have a Vatican Cardinal podcasting with the help of the Laity! On July 16th Cardinal Arinze ordained Father Klemens Hasencox. Listen to the sermon he gave during that mass which proves to be challenging for both clerics and lay persons alike. Did you hear the plug he gives this Apostolate? Isabel brings to you her coffee confessions, the Family Apostolate is going to Russia and Rob talks about his experience in Familyland, Ohio. We want to ask all of you to help spread the Cardinal Arinze logo on all appropriate blogs. Copy it from the sidebar on this page. Link it to http://arinze.familylandeurope.com. Then let us know you did so. Help transform the world. Thanks!

More on the Mystery of the Eucharist

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 21:43:00 GMT

Cardinal Arinze enlightens us some more on the mystery of the Eucharist. Rob thanks the active blog visitors and thanks Ty Crum for recreating the podcast logo. He wonders about podcast evangelization in French and gets ready to meet His Eminence again in Catholic Familyland in Ohio where he will witness an ordination to the priesthood. Listen and become inspired to spread Catholic Culture and â please head over to http://arinze.familylandeurope.com and make yourself known!

Cardinal Arinze on the Decree on the Laity from the Second Vatican Council

Sun, 2 Jul 2006 16:10:00 GMT

Take a dive with Cardinal Arinze into the Decree on the Laity from the Second Vatican Council and find out about your calling. Isabel and Rob share some fun moments with their kids during prayer and ask you to start sharing too. Rob mentions the new pod-safe music concept. Are you Catholic and make contemporary pod-safe songs? Get in touch with us. We might play your music. !! CARDINAL ARINZE BLOG: http://arinze.familylandeurope.com !!

What is Sin Against Neighbor?

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 23:37:00 GMT

Cardinal Arinze teaches from our Family Catechism on the subject of Sin Against Neighbor. This Catechism combines simplicity and depth with beautiful theological pictures which capture the imagination of our kidsand is aimed at all family members. Isabel and Rob reminisce about their encounter with the Cardinal. They express their gratitude to all commenting on the podcast and mention Michael Bianco being a big help in bringing to life arinze.familylandeurope.com to be the one-stop blog for all things about the Cardinal Arinze Podcast and more. And they thank David MacDonald for using a segment of the Vatican recorded podcast in his Bridging the Gap Radio Show. Look for it on his website http://www.catholicbridge.com. David's song "Yes To Life" is featured in this podcast as well. Indeed let us all say YES and make a difference by being formed in the Truth and by consecrating ourselves to Jesus through Mary.

Podcast Recording with Cardinal Arinze in the Vatican!

Sat, 3 Jun 2006 10:43:00 GMT

Isabel and Rob flew over to the Vatican to meet up with Francis Cardinal Arinze for what is bound to be the first live podcast recording with a Roman Curia Cardinal. Find out that this really is his podcast! Please join us for this powerful teaching on many subjects. Listen to the Cardinal's defense against atheistic misrepresentations of his words about the Da Vinci Code. Learn about the Patron of Unbelievers, the evil of the flesh and the devil and how one should go about to gradually switch to Roman Catholicism. Then receive his first podcast blessing!

Da Vinci - Evangelium Vitae - Confession

Thu, 18 May 2006 21:32:00 GMT

Cardinal Arinze speaks out against the Da Vinci Code, talks about the encyclical Gospel of Life and about the importance of Confession. To all our listeners: What are your experiences when talking about the Da Vinci movie with friends and colleagues? Were you able to share your faith? Let us know in the comment section. Thanks a lot! - Rob

'Da Vinci' protests, boycotts spread

Tue, 16 May 2006 10:57:00 GMT

"Obviously, the story has touched a nerve among Christians," said the Rev. Alistair Sear, a church historian and theologian. "There's no doubt that the story is rife with inaccuracies and misconceptions. The question is: What is the best way to combat these problems?"

To be sure, many religious leaders have argued for a more tempered response to the controversy, with some suggesting that the faithful should use the story as an evangelical tool and others focusing on debunking the story's historical inaccuracies in articles, on television, in books and during sermons. (read article)

Vatican Cardinal Arinze speaks out against "The Da Vinci Code"

Sat, 6 May 2006 20:26:00 GMT

A high-ranking Vatican cardinal has spoken out against the "The Da Vinci Code," the best-selling novel that is about to hit movie screens, saying it is based on wrong facts and can turn people against Christianity. Cardinal Francis Arinze said "The Da Vinci Code" does not offer "a good presentation of Christianity at all. Rather, it does the very opposite, presents it wrongly: wrong facts and orienting people against Christianity." Arinze, a Nigerian cardinal with a reputation for conservatism, made his comments in a documentary produced by the Rome-based TV news agency RomeReports and made available Friday. He was the latest church official to criticize the best-selling novel by Dan Brown. "Any film produced on the basis of that book is already in error from the word go, no matter how interesting it may be," said Arinze, who heads the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. Church officials have spoken out repeatedly against Brown's novel and the upcoming film, which stars Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou and is scheduled for release this month. The novel, with 46 million copies in print, contends that Jesus married Mary Magdalene and had descendants, and that Opus Dei, a conservative religious organization close to the Vatican, and the Catholic Church were at the center of covering it up. RomeReports is a religious TV news agency whose director teaches at the Opus Dei-run University of Santa Croce in Rome. The documentary "The Da Vinci Code: A Masterful Deception," was directed by Rome-based journalist Mario Biasetti, reports AP. Source: http://english.pravda.ru/society/79980-vatican-0

Cardinal Arinze on Vatican II

Sat, 29 Apr 2006 16:04:00 GMT

Who better than Cardinal Arinze to explain the documents of the 2nd Vatican Council? He was there! This time he'll enlighten us about the documents on Holy Scripture (Dei Verbum) & the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium). Listen to Arinze, find the heart of the Church!

Documentary "Da Vinci Code" Includes Cardinal Arinze's Comments

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 08:36:00 GMT

ROME, APRIL 27, 2006 (Zenit.org).- In a new documentary, Vatican officials such as Cardinal Francis Arinze comment publicly on the novel that alleges Jesus fathered children with Mary Magdalene. "There are some other religions which, if you insult their founder, will not just be talking. They will make it painfully clear," said Cardinal Arinze of Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code." He made his comment in "The Da Vinci Code: A Masterful Deception," a documentary by award-winning journalist Mario Biasetti. The documentary, produced by the television agency Rome Reports, addresses the questions raised by the novel and the soon-to-be released movie rendition of the best seller. Among the questions: Did Leonardo Da Vinci use his art to reveal secrets about the Holy Grail? Is Opus Dei a secret organization with assassins as members? Is Christianity the biggest cover-up in history? Biasetti has covered the Vatican for four decades. His filmmaking rÃÂsumÃÂ includes the acclaimed one-hour documentary "Soldiers of the Pope: The Story of the Swiss Guard," for which he obtained unprecedented access to the Vatican. His latest documentary includes insights from theologians such as Jesuit Father Gerald O'Collins of the Gregorian University, Italy's Culture Minister Rocco Buttiglione and art historian Elizabeth Lev, whose interview was filmed before Da Vinci's painting "The Last Supper" at the Santa Maria Delle Grazie Church in Milan. "Dan Brown's rendering of Leonardo and his art is very superficial," says Lev, a ZENIT collaborator, gesturing toward the world-famous rendering of Jesus' last meal. "It's a quick look ... a remixing of the cards in hand to keep the story going." The documentary includes a multi-faith perspective with representatives from Islam and academic commentary from Marc Ellis, a professor of Jewish studies at Baylor University.

Cardinal Arinze on How to Live Holy Week

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:51:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 12, 2006 (Zenit.org).- The prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments has suggested that Holy Week be lived in a spirit of faith, adoration, love and gratitude. Cardinal Francis Arinze explained on Vatican Radio that the faithful are approaching a mystery, a "unique and unrepeatable event," from which the Lord expects "a certain response from us." Palm Sunday marked the start of the liturgical period in which the Church invites believers to reflect on the central mysteries of the faith. According to Cardinal Arinze, the various stages of Holy Week must be lived "with a spirit of faith, adoration and love for Jesus, who gave his life for us." He urged "a spirit of thanksgiving to God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, because Jesus the Redeemer is the manifestation of the mercy of God, who has not abandoned man to his fallen state, but has sent us a Savior." The Easter triduum -- the passion, death and resurrection of the Lord -- is the center of the liturgical year, the cardinal stressed. "Whoever does not understand the importance of the paschal mystery -- in the sense that its celebration is the high point of the work of our redemption, through the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus -- whoever does not see this does not understand what the Christian faith is about," Cardinal Arinze noted. "Of course we do not pretend to understand the whole mystery, but the Lord expects a certain response from us to this unique and unrepeatable event," he clarified. "The first thing to be done is to take part in the Holy Week and Easter celebrations, arrive on time in church, have a missal to read and properly follow all the readings, and reflect, pray and believe in God's grace which operates in us," suggested the cardinal. "It is also appropriate," he added, "to study the Catechism of the Catholic Church to understand well all that we celebrate."

Mass was the "supreme act of adoration, praise and thanksgiving which humanity can offer God."

Fri, 7 Apr 2006 10:34:00 GMT

The cardinal told about 400 audience members that Mass was the "supreme act of adoration, praise and thanksgiving which humanity can offer God."

"Man is not the center of reality. God is. By adoring God through the holy Eucharist, we pay this due tribute to God's transcendence," he said. "Those who refuse to adore God must not decorate themselves with the apparently nice title of liberal intellectuals." (read more)

Cardinal Arinze discourages "liturgies to order"

Fri, 7 Apr 2006 10:17:00 GMT

In a keynote speech delivered at Westminster Cathedral recently, Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments, also said that individual priests should not add to or subtract from the approved rites, mentioning the practice of playing background music in particular as one practice that should stop. (read more)

Eucharist: Central to Church Life

Wed, 5 Apr 2006 22:33:00 GMT

Learn about the Centrality of the Eucharist in the Church's Life and also about the no-no's of honey lemon tea in laptops and more.

On Liturgical Norms for the Neocatechumenal Way

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:11:00 GMT

"Liturgical norms issued by the Holy See to the Neocatechumenal Way were the result of more than two years of work, in which seven cardinals participated at the Pope's request.", so says Cardinal Francis Arinze. (read more)

The Pope cannot disown Vatican II in order to make the Lefebvrites happy

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 14:12:00 GMT

Cardinal Francis Arinze, head of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, said in a recent interview with Catholic News Service that while he favored reconciliation it could not be offered at any price.

"(The pope) cannot disown Vatican II in order to make the Lefebvrites happy," Cardinal Arinze said. (read more)

Real Presence: Faith and Its Manifestations

Cardinal Arinze — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 07:22:00 GMT

The Cardinal talks about the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Vatican official says pope will fix liturgical abuses

podcast@familyland.org — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 11:05:00 GMT

The Vatican's top liturgy official said he expects Pope Benedict XVI to move against liturgical abuse with firm teaching and a gentle manner, recognizing that such mistakes often reflect ignorance, not ill will. (read more)

Centrality of the Holy Eucharist in the Christian life

podcast@familyland.org — Mon, 6 Feb 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Lecture given by Francis Cardinal Arinze in Symposium organized by Contract Rooms-Katholieken, at Utrecht, The Netherlands, November 19, 2005

Catholic Church in Need of Personnel, Says Cardinal Arinze

podcast@familyland.org — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 10:18:00 GMT

The Catholic Church in Chad, which just celebrated its first National Eucharistic Congress, is in great need of workers, says Cardinal Francis Arinze. The Nigerian-born prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments offered that assessment following his recent visit to the country to preside over the congress as the pope's envoy. He spoke with Vatican Radio. The Church in Chad "is in great need," said Cardinal Arinze, 73. "It does not have, for example, enough priests or men and women religious. It needs and receives missionaries." The country's eight dioceses, one an apostolic prefecture, are headed by seven prelates: three from Chad, two Italian, one a Spaniard and a Canadian. Added to these is a French priest, the prefect of Mongo. But it is a joyful church. The communities live the Eucharist "together, sharing life, the joys of life and of being an ensemble as church, "said Arinze. He said he found a serene people, even in their poverty. "I was very impressed by their sense of peace, their desire to share, their personal discipline," he said. "I did not see a police presence; they are a very disciplined people." The church was established 75 years ago. Its first priest was ordained 35 years ago. The population of Chad is 9.8 million. About 51 per cent are Muslim, 35 per cent Christian and seven per cent traditionalist. (source)

The First Video Podcast with Francis Cardinal Arinze!

Cardinal Arinze — Sun, 1 Jan 2006 04:59:00 GMT

It is our privilege to present to you our first video podcast with Francis Cardinal Arinze. It is an excerpt of a complete series with His Eminence on the encyclical "Ecclesia de Eucharistia" by Pope John Paul II on the Eucharist in its Relationship to the Church. Go to www.familyland.org to obtain the complete teachings on DVD for your family, your prayer group or your parish. Please participate in the New Evangelization through the means of certified teachings from the Church.

Cardinal Francis Arinze writes letter to Neocatechumenal Way Community

podcast@familyland.org — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 11:26:00 GMT

The Vatican has told communities of the Neocatechumenal Way to join their entire parish at least once a month for Mass and to phase out their practice of receiving Communion seated around a table.
The instructions were contained in a Dec. 1 letter from Cardinal Francis Arinze, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, published in late December by an Italian newspaper and an Italian magazine. (read more)

The Cardinal talks about Christmas

Cardinal Arinze — Sun, 25 Dec 2005 11:38:00 GMT

Cardinal Francis Arinze speaks on how he will spend Christmas at the Vatican. (listen now)

Christmas Eve at the Vatican

Cardinal Arinze — Sun, 25 Dec 2005 04:30:00 GMT

Itâs Christmas eve at the Vatican, and preparations for the vigil mass in St Peterâs basillica are at an end. At midnight Rome time Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate his first christmas as St Peterâs successor, in the presence of the roman curia. The celebration will be televised live to 46 countries and followed by tens of millions of people on television and radio. This afternoon the Holy Father unveiled the life size nativity scene in St Peterâs square. The simple replica of the stable where Christ was born stands alongside a 30-metre-high Christmas tree which this year was a gift of Austria. Thousands of pilgrims from around the world have flocked to St Peters, where large screens have been installed across the square for those unable to find seats in the basillica. Cardinal Francis Arinze, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Blessed Sacraments, will be among the members of the roman curia participating in this eveningâs celebrations. (from Vatican Radio)

Questions & Answers with Cardinal Arinze (part 3)

Cardinal Arinze — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:28:00 GMT

Part three of the Question and Answer session with Cardinal Francis Arinze.

Pope Calls for More Efforts in Liturgical Music

arinzepodcast@mac.com — Mon, 5 Dec 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pope Benedict XVI appealed for greater attention to sacred liturgical music, in a message sent to Cardinal Francis Arinze, the prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments. (read more)

Sacred music is focus for Vatican seminar

arinzepodcast@mac.com — Fri, 2 Dec 2005 14:39:00 GMT

The Congregation for Divine Worship is organizing a seminar on sacred music, to mark the 42nd anniversary of the Vatican II document Sacrosanctum Concilium on December 5. The schedule for the morning event will alternate scholarly talks with musical performances, held in the Synod Hall. Thus after an opening prayer, the choir of the Rome diocese will perform, followed by an introductory talk by Cardinal Francis Arinze (bio - news), the prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship. (read more)

Cardinal receives demonstration of his own podcast

arinzepodcast@mac.com — Sat, 19 Nov 2005 18:00:00 GMT

Cardinal Arinze already knew about his podcast but today had a chance to learn more about it. He was very happy to see that his teachings can reach even more people from London to Hong Kong.

Cardinal Arinze Podcast promoted in the Netherlands

arinzepodcast@mac.com — Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:30:00 GMT

It was a lot of fun to explain to the people what podcasting is and especially what the Church is doing with this amazing technology. It was apparent that some saw a spark of hope that there is really a 'second chance' for the new evangelisation.

The Mass Isn't Entertainment, Says Cardinal Arinze

arinzepodcast@mac.com — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 11:13:00 GMT

Regarding "music in the liturgy, we should start by saying that Gregorian music is the Church's precious heritage," he said. "It should stay. It should not be banished. If therefore in a particular diocese or country, no one hears Gregorian music anymore, then somebody has made a mistake somewhere."

However, "the Church is not saying that everything should be Gregorian music," the cardinal clarified. "There is room for music which respects that language, that culture, that people. There is room for that too, and the present books say that is a matter for the bishops' conference, because it generally goes beyond the boundaries of one diocese." (read more)

Cardinal Francis Arinze speaks about the recent Synod of the Eucharist

arinzepodcast@mac.com — Sat, 12 Nov 2005 11:18:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY -- Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship spoke to Inside the Vatican about the recent Synod of the Eucharist and related issues. In the final question, he addresses the reasons pro-choice politicians should not present themselves to receive communion. (read more)

Pope Congratulates Cardinal Arinze for 40 Years as Bishop

lapijn@mac.com — Tue, 1 Nov 2005 07:54:00 GMT

Pope Benedict XVI gave a special audience to Cardinal Francis Arinze, who marked the 40th anniversary of his episcopal ordination this year.

"I willingly express to you my sincere congratulations and personal good wishes for the occasion," the Pope told Cardinal Arinze in his greeting in English. The cardinal turns 73 on Tuesday.

On Sunday, the cardinal, who is prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, celebrated a solemn Mass in thanksgiving in the Church of Santa Maria in Transpontina, near the Vatican. "Today I am happy to join my prayers to your intentions," said the Holy Father, "and I ask the Lord to be your guide and strength as you continue to serve the Church in love and zeal." (read more) (and more)

Questions & Answers with Cardinal Arinze (part 2)

Cardinal Arinze — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 20:49:00 GMT

We hope you will enjoy this second part of the Q&A with Cardinal Arinze. His Eminence answers the questions put to him with an amazing ease and clarity. You will find him sometimes humorous, often serious but never boring.

Synod a good spot to watch ecclesial careers?

Cardinal Arinze — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:55:00 GMT

It's interesting to see how some observers interpret the things happening during a synod. Although some tend to refer to career moves and so-called rising stars among the clergy, meanwhile forgetting about the influence of the Holy Spirit, it is still a good read. (link )

Synod Fathers Have a Day of Reflection and Adoration

Cardinal Arinze — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 13:44:00 GMT

The Synod of Bishops spent a day in reflection and Eucharistic adoration before making its key decisions. Given that the theme of the synod is "The Eucharist, Source and Summit of the Life and Mission of the Church," Pope Benedict XVI accepted the proposal of the participants to meet this afternoon for an hour of Eucharistic adoration in St. Peter's Basilica. The time spent in adoration included prayer and singing, the proclamation of and listening to the Word of God, the Creed and thanksgiving. The act of worship was presided over by Cardinal Francis Arinze, president delegate of the synodal assembly and prefect of the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments. (read more)

Francis Cardinal Arinze quote collection

lapijn@mac.com — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 08:07:00 GMT

Amazing what you can find on the web. Take a look at these quotes by the Cardinal. (read more)

From the Synod: Eighth General Congregation

lapijn@mac.com — Fri, 7 Oct 2005 17:28:00 GMT

CARDINAL FRANCIS ARINZE, PREFECT OF THE CONGREGATION FOR DIVINE WORSHIP AND THE DISCIPLINE OF THE SACRAMENTS. "Focussing on the Eucharistic celebration, 'ars celebrandi' refers to both interior and exterior participation on the part of the celebrating priest and on the part of the congregation. ... 'Ars celebrandi' helps the priest to have a faithâfilled and disciplined posture at Mass. On the one hand, he cannot isolate himself from the presence of the people. On the other hand he should not become a showman who projects himself. The liturgy is not primarily what we make but what we receive in faith. On the part of other contributors to the Eucharistic celebration â the altar servers, the readers, the choir, etc â 'ars celebrandi' demands good preparation, faith, humility and focussing attention on the sacred mystery rather than on self. When the Mass is celebrated in this spirit it nourishes faith and manifests it powerfully - 'lex orandi, lex credendi.' With a genuine understanding of the role of liturgical norms, such a celebration is free of banalization and desacralization. It sends the people of God home properly nourished, spiritually refreshed and dynamically sent to evangelize."

Communion in hand versus on tongue gets attention at synod

lapijn@mac.com — Fri, 7 Oct 2005 07:43:00 GMT

Cardinal Arinze said non-Catholics in particular sometimes fail to understand Communion in the hand. He related a story about one person who went up and received Communion and then took it home and kept the host in his scrapbook. (read more)

The Sixth General Congregation

lapijn@mac.com — Fri, 7 Oct 2005 00:32:00 GMT

The Sixth General Congregation of the Eleventh Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops began at 9 a.m. today. The Pope was present for the meeting, which was held in the Synod Hall in the Vatican. The president delegate on duty was Cardinal Francis Arinze, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, and 243 Synod Fathers were present. (read more)

The Synod will continue its deliberations through October 23

lapijn@mac.com — Tue, 4 Oct 2005 07:43:00 GMT

At the front of the Synod Hall, Pope Benedict XVI sat flanked by the 6 prelates who are officers of this Synod:

Archbishop Eterovic, whose permanent position in the Roman Curia gives him the duty of preparing for each Synod meeting;

Cardinal Scola, the patriarch of Venice, whose task will be to summarize the discussions;

Archbishop Roland Minnerath of Dijon, France, the special secretary for this 11th assembly of the Synod;

Cardinal Arinze, the prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and co-president for this assembly;

Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez of Guadalajara, Mexico, the 2nd co-president;

and Cardinal Telesphore Placidus Toppo of Ranchi, India, the 3rd co-president (Read more)

Francis Cardinal Arinze talks about the Synod

Apostolate for Family Consecration — Sun, 2 Oct 2005 06:29:00 GMT

Pope Benedict XVI opened the eleventh synod of bishops today, with a celebration of mass in St. Peters Basillica. The synod draws hundreds of bishops from across the globe. During the three week meeting, they will reflect on the eucharist as the source and summit of the Church. Francis Cardinal Arinze, Prefect of the congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, explains. Listen to this excerpt from Vatican Radio with RealPlayer.

Synod of Bishops to review liturgical issues, emphasize Sunday Mass

Apostolate for Family Consecration — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 09:06:00 GMT

Pope Benedict is president of the synod, but three cardinals will take turns presiding over the synod's daily sessions: Cardinals Francis Arinze of Nigeria, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, Juan Sandoval Iniguez of Guadalajara, Mexico, and Telesphore Toppo of Ranchi, India. (read more)

Pope appoints members for Synod on the Eucharist

Apostolate for Family Consecration — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:12:00 GMT

Pope Benedict XVI has hand-picked 36 church figures to join more than 200 participants for the upcoming Synod of Bishops on the Eucharist.

The list, distributed yesterday by the Holy See press office, includes several prelates from the Roman Curia as well as representatives of the Episcopal Conferences and bishops from all five continents.

The president-delegates for the Synod will be Cardinal Francis Arinze, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship; Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez of Guadalajara (Mexico); and Cardinal Telesphore Placidus Toppo of Ranchi (India). (read more)

The Holy Spirit and the Eucharist

Cardinal Arinze — Mon, 5 Sep 2005 23:49:00 GMT

Jerry Coniker, co-founder of the Apostolate for Family Consecration interviews Roman Curia Cardinal Arinze from the Vatican on the subject of the Holy Spirit in relationship to the Most Holy Eucharist. You will just love these wonderful teachings. If you'd like to have this complete series, go to our Store at www.familyland.org.

Cardinal Arinze @ Wikipedia - The free encyclopedia

Apostolate for Family Consecration — Mon, 5 Sep 2005 05:11:00 GMT

Amazing to see that the Cardinal has his own place in this growing free internet encyclopedia.

Contents:
1 Early life
2 As priest
3 As archbishop
4 As cardinal
5 World dignitary
6 Quotations
7 External links
(read more)

Virtue of the Month

Apostolate for Family Consecration — Fri, 2 Sep 2005 09:52:00 GMT

Poverty

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. Matthew 6:19-21

Cardinal Arinze @ World Youth Day

Apostolate for Family Consecration — Fri, 2 Sep 2005 08:00:00 GMT

"The whole experience was uplifting," commented Peter Lee, 24, who led a group of twelve 18-24 year-olds from Holy Trinity Church in Los Angles. Besides seeing the new Pope, Lee said he enjoyed attending a catechesis session in Pulheim in which Nigerian Cardinal Francis Arinze counseled youth to listen to their parish elders and to reject abortion. The cardinal's talk, said Lee was followed by a standing ovation. (read more)

Intentions of our holy Father the Pope for September

Apostolate for Family Consecration — Fri, 2 Sep 2005 07:45:00 GMT

"That the right to religious freedom may be respected by the governments of all peoples."

"That the proclamation of the Christian message in the new Churches may ensure its thorough insertion into the existing cultures."

TOTUS TUUS Family Conference

Apostolate for Family Consecration — Fri, 2 Sep 2005 07:39:00 GMT

October 14-16, 2005 at Catholic Familyland

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5:00 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Holy Mass
8:00 p.m. Talk

The conference concludes on Sunday October 16, 2005 with a Eucharistic procession following the morning Mass.

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Annual AFC Hosted Silent Retreat

Apostolate for Family Consecration — Fri, 2 Sep 2005 07:31:00 GMT

September 23-25
The Spirituality of Pope John Paul II

Spiritual Silent Retreat for All

Columban Father's Retreat Center - Bellevue, NE

Friday Evening, Sept. 23 through Sunday noon, Sept. 25

Spiritual Retreat Leader Father Kevin Barrett (International Chaplain of the Apostolate for Family Consecration)

Daily Holy Mass
Rosary
Prayers
Adoration Availability for Sacrament of Confession

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Ave Maria Retreat

Apostolate for Family Consecration — Fri, 2 Sep 2005 07:20:00 GMT

Thursday, September 8th
Ave Maria Retreat Center Presents: Father Kevin Barrett (International Chaplain)

Apostolate for Family Consecration

Thursday, September 8th
6:00 pm Holy Mass
7:00 pm Talk
8:00 pm Question and Answer

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1e Zaterdag Devotie voor allen

Rob Allaert — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 11:55:00 GMT

Het was in Fatima dat moeder Maria ons vroeg om eerherstel te brengen aan haar onbevlekt Hart. Deze oproep werd op indringende wijze herhaald door Paus Johannes Paulus II. Vermits het Gezinsapostolaat de persoonlijke spiritualiteit van Paus Johannes Paulus II volgt, zijn wij erg blij dat we deze devotie mogen organiseren in de parochie van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver.

Iedereen is hierop uitgenodigd.

Kom op zaterdag 03 september naar de kerk van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver van 14u00 tot 16u00.

Inleidend woordje - Rozenhoedje met biechtgelegenheid - Misviering. Er is opvang en catechese voor de kinderen.

Laat deze genade niet aan je voorbijgaan!

14 Belgen naar Familyland!

Rob Allaert — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 11:13:00 GMT

Het was een fantastische reis. Twee gezinnen met samen 7 kinderen, een grootmoeder en twee alleenstaanden hebben kunnen proeven van authentieke katholieke cultuur en gingen samen op reis zonder God te vergeten. Spel, gebed, ontspanning en geloofsvorming gingen er hand in hand. Bekijk de foto's op dit adres.

Gezinsapostolaat Blog & Podcast!

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