In a recent Facebook post, well-known Roman exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth said the Islamic State (ISIS) “is Satan,” and he also questioned the lack of response from Western nations. “ISIS is Satan. Things first happen …
Pope Francis says there is still much to be done in order to give due recognition to women, both in society and in the Church. Speaking on Wednesday during the General Audience in St. Peter’s …
Humiliation for its own sake is masochism, but when it is suffered and endured in the name of the Gospel it makes us like Jesus. That was what Pope Francis said in his homily at …
For centuries the Exsultet has served as a liturgical jewel of unsurpassed beauty on this, the “mother of all holy vigils”, as St. Augustine aptly described the Easter Vigil. As the Exsultet exhorts us, “Be …
Dear Brothers and Sisters: Today we continue our reflection on children, the greatest blessing which God has bestowed on man and woman. I wish to focus our attention on the suffering which many children are …
“After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God: ‘This is the Time of Fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.’” Mass Readings 2.22.15 – FIRST READING: …
“… This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; Setting free the oppressed, breaking every yoke; Sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless; Clothing the naked when you …
Pope’s Message for Lent 2015: “Make your hearts firm” Vatican City, 27 January 2015 (VIS) – The following is the full text of the Holy Father Francis’ message for Lent 2015, entitled “Make your hearts …
“In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit O God, come to my Assistance. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to …
Hail Holy Queen Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, Our Life, Our Sweetness and Our Hope; To you do we cry, Poor banished children of Eve; To you do we send up our sighs Mourning …
