"In an absolutely stunning announcement on the morning of October 20, 2009, the Holy See has, by Apostolic Constitution, provided the canonical vehicle for Anglican Christians to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church. Throughout the evening expectations rose throughout the world along with the fervent prayers of millions who have longed to see this day. Many Catholics have watched in prayer with hopeful, heartfelt longing for their Christian brethren in the Anglican Communion. Many Anglican Christians have suffered from the ravages of their community from within brought about by moves away from Christian orthodoxy and orthopraxy. Now,there is a way to the safe harbor of the Catholic Church. . . ."
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Bridge Over Troubled Tiber: Holy See Welcomes Anglican Christians into Catholic Church - Catholic Online
I am a convert from the Episcopal Church. This news makes me very happy. It is the answer to many prayers.
Greccio at 800
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(This is a reflection I prepared for our quarterly magazine, *The Capuchin
Journey*)
One of St. Francis of Assisi’s early biographers, Brother Thomas of ...
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