The joy of conversion, Christian community, and the Catholic faith
Pope Francis: Divorced are part of the Church – Pope Francis affirms families of divorced and remarried Catholics as part of the Church even though their unions are contrary to the Sacrament of marriage. New Evangelizers: The hair stylist, the Mass and the martyr – Under stress of events piling on me, all I could...
Amos 7:12-15; Ps 85:9-14; Ephesus 1:3-14; Mark 6:7-13 Holy Spirit please help all of us. Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, Who are everywhere present and fill all things, Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life, come and increase your presence within us, cleanse us of all stain (our sins) and save us, O gracious...
General audience: The wounds of the family Vatican City, 24 June 2015 (VIS) – Following his recent catechesis on external threats to the family, such as poverty and illness, during today's general audience the Pope spoke about those wounds that are produced as a result of family cohabitation. In all families there are moments of...
Pope Francis: The family, the closest hospital – Pope Francis: The family has always been the closest hospital where mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and grandparents provide care and help heal the sick Catholic Writers Guild: Why am I a Catholic Writer – It matters that I am a Catholic writer. It’s who I am, a beloved...
The Pentecost Novena . . .for a new culture of Pentecost – Imagine what God could do if we united in prayer and celebration for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our world! Joy! Pope Francis: Profound mystery of married love as image of Chris and the church – Pope Francis: general audience...
The Grateful-for-adversity grandmother – Courage grandmothers! The Lord can use whatever you are going through in body and spirit to bring his supernatural joy into any dark place in your life. Pope Francis: Man and woman, complementary and of the same divine substance – Pope Francis gives a beautiful picture of our relationship with God, man and woman...