MASS READINGS – USCCB RSS Feed [please note: the above texts are a live view of the Daily Readings RSS feed from USCCB.org; Scripture texts are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, …
MASS READINGS – USCCB RSS Feed [please note: the above texts are a live view of the Daily Readings RSS feed from USCCB.org; Scripture texts are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, …
“‘There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish ….’ Jesus said, ‘Have the people recline.’ … the men reclined, about five thousand …. Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were …
Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for April 2015 focus on creation and persecuted Christians. Universal Prayer Intention – Respect and Care for Creation The Holy Father’s universal prayer intention for April is: “That people may learn to …
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 …
“The Disciples of Jesus recounted what had taken place along the way, and how they had come to recognize Him in the Breaking of Bread. While they were still speaking about this, He stood in …
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 …
