New encyclical, yay!

hello fellow theology-minded friends,
Here is a link to Pope Benedict's latest encyclical, Spe Salvi, on Christian hope. I haven't had a chance to read all of this yet... it came out on November 30th. But you all may want to look at it, especially after reading his first encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, on Christian love. Ok, enjoy:

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html
-Hannah

Youth Ministry Critical Need, Note Catholic, Oriental Orthodox Churches

There was a conference between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches on this issue. All you PYM majors can check it out here.

On the relationship between doubt and faith

Many of you have already heard about the new book of Mother Teresa's writings. If not, one article is available at:

http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/augustweb-only/135-43.0.html

In spite of what the popular press is saying about her darkness, I marvel at how much faith she showed in following Jesus day after day even when she felt she was getting no feedback from Jesus.

How are others seeing this?