The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI yesterday canonized 5 new saints, among them - Damian the Leper. I don't have time to do a full blogpost on it, but here are some good reads:
Homily of Pope Benedict XVI (zenit)
The Honors of the Altar (whispers)
Hawaii Coverage - St. Damien (Catholic Mom in Hawaii)
- Apostle of Lepers (Catholic World Report)
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The obedient are not held captive by Holy Mother Church; it is the disobedient who are held captive by the world!