Pope hands out Bibles at Sunday of the Word of God celebration
At his celebration of Mass for Sunday of the Word of God Jan. 24, Pope Francis will present a Bible to a professional soccer player, a woman...
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3rd Sunday Reflection
And after John was handed over Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the good tidings of God: That “The proper time has been fulfilled and the Kingdom of...
Vatican: Sacred Scripture Needs to be Respected and Valued
By Carol Glatz – In preparation for the Sunday of the Word of God on January 24, the Vatican issued recommendations for the day as well as...
2nd Sunday Reflection
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1) Sometimes a soft caressing secret whisper, “you are… My...
Baptism of the Lord Reflection
As we look upon the life of Jesus we see total coherence; there is an alignment between will, intention, word, and action. This is what it means...
Reflection for the Epiphany
Franciscans have a long history of standing in that gap between ‘us and them’, the periphery of things that become quite messy, especially for those who crave...
Feast of the Holy Family Reflection
Dreams and violence; A young family fleeing from the violence of despotic leadership to become refugees in a foreign country. This is a story that is all...
Vatican permits priests to say up to four Masses on Christmas Day
The Vatican’s liturgy congregation will permit priests to say up to four Masses on Christmas Day, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on January 1, and...
3rd Sunday in Advent Reflection
One stands among you whom you do not recognise, Jesus, the Messiah. Jesus the light of the world stands before them, but they do not see; they...
2nd Sunday in Advent Reflection
Near-death experiences leave an indelible mark: an experience of possibility to follow a different path, a new way. Such encounters create a new and exciting joy of...
First Sunday of Advent Mass with New Cardinals
By Carol Glatz – Concelebrating Mass with newly-created cardinals, Pope Francis said Advent is a time to be vigilant, hopeful and helpful. People of faith who believe in...
Ist Sunday in Advent
The wind at dawn has secrets to whisper, do not go back to sleep! RUMI Is it too late? Are we proclaiming the gospel to a few...
