Church / Holy Spirit / Pope Francis
by CNS · Published November 5, 2019 · Last modified November 18, 2019
By Carol Glatz – The Holy Spirit guides the Catholic Church’s mission, pointing the way to evangelise new lands and opening people’s hearts to be transformed by Christ, Pope Francis said. Pray to the...
By Carol Glatz – The church resolves conflicts and discerns God’s will by patiently listening, discussing and deciding under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said. “It is the Spirit, in fact, who...
By Junno Arocho Esteves – A person who claims to preach the Gospel by convincing people of their beliefs in Jesus is not evangelising, but proselytising, Pope Francis said. “If there is no Holy...
Church / Ecumenical dialogue / Holy Spirit / Jesus / Pope Francis
by CNS · Published June 14, 2019 · Last modified June 13, 2019
By Junno Arocho Esteves – The Catholic Church gives an authentic witness of God’s love for all men and women only when it fosters the grace of unity and communion, Pope Francis said. Unity is...
Church / Editorials 2019 / Holy Spirit / Pentecost / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published June 9, 2019 · Last modified June 3, 2019
Guest Editorial by Michael Shackleton – An archbishop from Australia has unwittingly provided us with something to think about on Pentecost Sunday. As president of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Mark Coleridge of...
Church / Fr John Allen Green / Holy Spirit / Pentecost / Scripture
by Fr John Allen Green OFM · Published June 9, 2019 · Last modified June 7, 2019
There are three great epochs marked in Sacred Scripture that are heralded by God’s Holy Spirit at work within creation. At the genesis of the history of creation, God breaths the Word that becomes...
By Junno Arocho Esteves – When the Holy Spirit speaks to men and women through the word of those who evangelize, it ignites a power strong enough to break down the barriers that divide the...
By Cindy Wooden – The Holy Spirit keeps Christians young at heart, supporting them in times of trial and helping them praise God no matter what is going on, Pope Francis said. Celebrating morning Mass,...
Stephen Selbourne, Cape Town – Jesus left us a “programme”, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Why in heaven’s name do we neglect such a gift? God sent us his Son, and...
Christian Living / Holy Spirit / Pope Francis
by CNS · Published May 4, 2019 · Last modified May 3, 2019
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Christians must allow themselves to be guided by the Holy Spirit if they expect to live a Christian life, Pope Francis said. Only through the Spirit can men and women...
Apostles / Church / Faith Life / Holy Spirit / Jesus / Letter of the Week
by Letters Editor · Published July 19, 2018 · Last modified July 16, 2018
Stephen Clark, Manila, Philippines – My wife and I were travelling recently in the north of the Philippines. It’s still a mission territory but even though there is not always a priest around, the...
Holy Spirit / Pope Francis / Sin in our Lives
by Kilian SC · Published June 10, 2018 · Last modified June 7, 2018
Peace is a gift that can easily be destroyed through petty gossip and speaking ill of others, Pope Francis said. People who receive and give the sign of peace “should be men and women of peace” and not ruin “the peace made by the Holy Spirit with your tongue,”
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