Mass Readings: 18 December – 25 December, 2016
Liturgical Calendar Year A, Weekdays Cycle 1 Sunday December 18, 4th Sunday of Advent Isaiah 7:10-14, Psalms 24:1-6, Romans 1:1-7,...
December 2016
The Holy Spirit, Sin and God’s Will for us
Every time Jesus acted, the Gospels tell us, he always confronted moral questions by condemning the sin and welcoming the...
Longing for Christmas Peace in the Holy Land
During this wonderful time of the year, when Christians throughout the world focus minds and hearts on the coming of...
Bishops urge Nigerian government to help young people move into farming
A trio of Nigerian bishops advised the government to encourage young people to embrace agriculture as a way to help...
Self-centredness is first obstacle to becoming a good priest, pope says
“The first obstacle to overcome, then, is narcissism. It’s the most dangerous temptation,” the pope said in a written message...
Pope writes to Syrian president, pleading for peace and aid corridors
Pope Francis urged Syrian President Bashar Assad to do everything possible to end the war in his country, to protect...
The Holy Spirit and the Church
The Catholic Church responds to new moral dilemmas not by applying age-old rules and standards, but by giving fresh responses...
Pope: Priests are called to console, not heap obligations on people
Priests are called to be mediators between God and God’s people, offering their time and their very lives in service;...
