The late Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, was born in Marktl, Germany, on 16 April 1927. At an early age, he discovered the beauty and truth of faith in Christ through his family’s spiritual heritage and their clear witness of goodness and hope, rooted in committed attachment to the Church. On 19 April 2005, he was elected as the 265th Pope, choosing the name “Benedict XVI”. | Vatican News

1.6K views · 109 reactions | Principal, Mr MIchael Hanratty addressed students and staff at the College's live-streamed assembly. After a week learning from home, Mr Hanratty used the analogy of a family road trip to reference the journey we are now facing. "on our journey of distance learning this is where we are at, it's like a very long driving interstate holiday and right now everything is bright, shiny and new..." | Mount St Benedict College | Facebook

195 reactions · 28 shares | Read this unfailing prayer for St. Benedict's intercession and witness the power of his divine protection against all evil in your life.  https://benedict.saintsprayercircle.com/prayer-01 | St. Benedict Prayer Wall | Facebook

43K reactions · 10K shares | Read this unfailing prayer for St. Benedict's intercession and witness the power of his divine protection against all evil in your life.   https://benedict.saintsprayercircle.com/prayer-01 | St. Benedict Prayer Wall | Facebook