The joy of conversion, Christian community, and the Catholic faith
A short story of Joy – Deanna learns from 8-year-old Cameron the importance of allowing children to make little sacrifices and experience the joy of sharing. Seven ways to love God by praising him – Seven ways to love God in return by praising him in hymns, songs, Scripture, spontaneous acclamations of gratitude for who God is. Friars's Corner: Cry out with...
Isaiah 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-2, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mark 10:42-45 Holy Spirit, please give us your broader vision. The life of the Son of God, Jesus Christ, is very beautiful and complicated. After creating all things God created human life. Our first parents disobeyed the one directive God required of them. They fell to the...
The canonisation of Blessed Junipero Serra: Jesus has no ‘shortlist’ of people worthy of His message Vatican City, 24 September 2015 (VIS) – Blessed Junipero Serra (1713-1784), known as the “Apostle of California”, was canonised yesterday by Pope Francis during a solemn Mass celebrated in the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the title under...
Vatican City, 8 April 2015 (VIS) – During today's Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square, the Holy Father continued with his cycle of catechesis on the family, completing his reflection on children, “the most beautiful fruit of the blessing that the Creator has bestowed on man and woman”. This week he focused on the...