“Dear Fathers‚ we should listen again to the lament of God proclaimed by the prophet Jeremiah: “they have turned their back to me” (2:27). Let us turn again towards the Lord!” (Sarah). When Robert Cardinal Sarah make this call during an address at Sacra Liturgia‚ a liturgy conference in London‚ it unleashed a storm of controversy that had been simmering beneath the surface for some number of years. Catholics the world over either rejoiced at his suggestion‚ or seethed that he would call for a return
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Just who was the French king she helped put on the throne. What was he like? Most people would dwell on Joan as a commander or that she heard voices or whatever. But who was she helping put on the French throne. And of course‚ why did the church condemn her like they did and later (centuries too late to help her) canonize her. Joan of Arc‚ also known as “The maid of Orleans” was a French war heroine and later Catholic Saint. She is regarded as of one of the most influential people in history for
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There were many interesting characters during the Medieval Era. Some were warriors. Some were knights. Some were kings. Some were queens. The character this report will focus on is a very interesting ruler. Her name was Empress Matilda. Empress Matilda was also known as Empress Maude. She was born February 7‚ 1102 C.E. and died September 10‚ 1167 C.E. Her father was King Henry I of England’s and her mother is Matilda of Scotland. She was given the throne during the civil war also known as
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Explain why the death of Edward IV caused a political crisis in England 1483. Edward IV‚ king of England‚ died suddenly and prematurely without an obvious cause in April 1483 aged only 40 years. Edward IV had been a strong king after 1471‚ and very much able to control the rival factions between the Yorks & the Lancaster’s‚ but his death opened up a Yorkist family feud. After the sudden kings death the throne should have passed smoothly to his son of Elizabeth Woodville; Edward V‚ who was aged twelve
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During the Hundred Years war‚ Joan of Arc was one of the most famous figures of the time known as “the Maid of Orléans. Joan of Arc was and still is known as a saint and a military leader‚ Joan also led the French army to victory over the British during the Hundred Years war. Even though Joan had no military training and had not been taught to read or write‚ Joan of Arc was able to change her society in France by guiding the French army to victory‚ being a strong leader of her time‚ by sacrificing
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Joan of Arc Joan was born in Domremy‚ France in 1412. She worked on a farm as her father; Jackes did and was very religious. When she was 12 years‚ she had a vision. She saw Michael the Archangel who told her that she was to lead the French in a battle against the English. Later‚ she had others‚ She said that were beautiful visions from God. Many years after‚ she decided to obey her visions and take action. First‚ she wanted to get an army to defeat the English. And for that reason‚ Joan decided
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For our interpretation of Richard III the overarching concept we came up with for our version of the play‚ was instead of two families feuding for the throne‚ the Lancasters‚ of Lancaster Inc.‚ and Yorks‚ of York Co.‚ are two rival corporations. Richard has been wanting to buy out Anne’s family’s company‚ for a long time‚ and after her father and her husband are tragically murdered‚ Richard sees his chance to prey on a grieving and vulnerable Anne. The scene takes place in a dimly light‚ run
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Henry VIII was born in 1491 from the second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. He ruled from 1509 to 1547 and was one of England’s most powerful rulers‚ but one of the least popular amongst the common folk. He was born in a town called Greenwich‚ England on June 28‚ 1941. Henry was the first English ruler to be educated from the influence of the Renaissance era‚ which made him a gifted musician‚ scholar‚ and composer. As a youth‚ Henry was skilled in numerous athletic sports and enjoyed hunting
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King Richard III by William Shakespeare Shakespeare’s King Richard III (1592) is the last historical play of his tetralogy including the three parts of King Henry VI . T he plays depict the collapse of English control over parts of France and the bitter and fierce internal struggles between the Houses of Lancaster and York in the fight to gain the crown of England. King Richard III is regarded (Hume 202) as a piece of prop aganda support ing the Tudor monarchs who succeeded Richard
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The Battle of Agincourt King Henry V was a warrior king of the Middle Ages. At the Battle of Agincourt Henry V lead his English army to invade France. He hoped that invading France would be popular with his people‚ and improve his power at home. He wanted his finances to grow by gaining revenue-producing lands. He also wanted to take French nobles prisoner either for ransom or to extort money from the French king in exchange for their return. During the Battle of Agincourt‚ King Henry V and
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