Barnabas helped others see Holy Spirit

The world needs more Barnabases. I discovered Barnabas in the Acts of the Apostles during a retreat many years ago and came to regard him as a patron saint. A native of Cyprus and convert to Christianity, Barnabas had unshakable faith in…

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Barnabas helped others see Holy Spirit

The world needs more Barnabases. I discovered Barnabas in the Acts of the Apostles during a retreat many years ago and came to regard him as a patron saint. A native of Cyprus and convert to Christianity, Barnabas had unshakable faith in…

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Vatican has important place in the world

The presence of one visitor in particular intrigued me: the prime minister of Portugal, José Manuel Durão Barroso. I know nothing about Portuguese politics and little about the country itself. I have no idea what agenda the prime minister brought…

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Vatican has important place in the world

From all appearances, the morning Bishop McDonald and I were awaiting our private audience with the pope was a typical one for the Papal Palace. A variety of workers — Swiss Guards, attendants and priests on the papal staff — were busy…

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Vatican has important place in the world

From all appearances, the morning Bishop McDonald and I were awaiting our private audience with the pope was a typical one for the Papal Palace. A variety of workers — Swiss Guards, attendants and priests on the papal staff — were busy…

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