Jesus helps sinners by welcoming, not banishing them, papal preacher says
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Jesus does not wait for sinners to change their lives before he welcomes them, said...
2023
Living Testimony of God’s Grace: 3rd Sunday of Advent
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Third Sunday Of Advent – Year B Sermon And Christian Act In The Word Theme: Rejoice,...
Pope: At Christmas, God remains with us through war and poverty
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The Christmas season is a reminder to Christians that despite hardships, God chose to join...
Having child out of wedlock does not bar access to sacraments, Vatican says
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Women who have conceived a child out of wedlock and have the courage to choose...
Third Sunday of Advent: Called To Testify To The Light
Franciscan Reflections From The Hermitage – Of The Light, But Not The Light: Called To Testify To The Light – 3rd Sunday...
Pope says he’ll be buried outside the Vatican, is simplifying funeral
By Justin McLellan, CNS — Pope Francis said he has decided to be buried in Rome’s Basilica of St Mary...
Christians must be open to listening to God, helping others, pope says
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Christians must be open to the Word of God and to welcoming and serving others,...
Vatican offers further guidance on handling cremains
By Carol Glatz, CNS – The Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has upheld a rule mandating that...
A Christmas Message from the Heavens
On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 entered lunar orbit and began circling the moon –...
