Jezebel and Ahab by Frederic Leighton

God's word on Sunday: God is ready to help in our life’s journey

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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 12 (Year B) 1 Kings 19:4-8; Psalm 34; Ephesians 4:30-5:2; John 6:41-51

A night of stargazing at the Milky Way helped open a camper to whole new universe.

Questioning Faith: Evidence points to leap of faith

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Are you afraid of the dark?

Pope Francis blesses a newly married couple during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Jan. 11.

Don't fall for idolatry when difficulties arise, Pope says

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VATICAN – Like the ancient Israelites, Christians today also can fall into the temptation of creating their own idols when difficulties and uncertainties arise, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square Aug. 5 at the Vatican.

Faith is a relationship, not a set of rules between slave and master, Pope says at Angelus

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VATICAN – Doing God's will means first of all believing in Jesus and allowing love for him to translate into love for one's neighbors, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis accepts a religious icon during an audience with European Jesuits in formation at the Vatican Aug. 1.

A "courageous creativity" is needed, Pope Francis tells young Jesuits

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VATICAN – The courage, prayer and creativity that should characterize every Jesuit's ministry must be especially present when ministering to young people who are unemployed and feel hopeless, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis greets a baby during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Aug. 1.

Idolatry is slavery, deprives people of life, Pope says

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VATICAN – Idolatry is a human inclination that spares neither believers nor atheists and deprives people of life and love in exchange for slavery to unfulfilled dreams, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis greets a prelate and young people during a special audience with altar servers July 31 in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.

Path to holiness isn't for the lazy, Pope says to young altar servers

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VATICAN  – Christ's commandment to love God and neighbor is a path trodden by those who have the desire to become saints, Pope Francis told thousands of altar servers from around the world.
Pope Francis gestures as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square July 29 at the Vatican.

"Never throw away leftovers", help the hungry, Pope says

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VATICAN – Pope Francis asked people to generously serve those most in need and to never waste food.
Sulprizio was born April 13, 1817, in the Abruzzo region near Pescara. As a young boy, he developed a gangrenous leg while working strenuously at an uncle's blacksmith shop. The young teen faced tremendous pain with patience and serenity and offered up his sufferings to God.

Pope will declare teen a saint during youth synod

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VATICAN – Pope Francis added an Italian teenager to the list of people he will formally recognize as saints Oct. 14 during the monthlong meeting of the world Synod of Bishops on young people.
A screenshot shows Pope Francis smiling during a video message from the Vatican to young people of the Caribbean attending the July 10-23 youth assembly sponsored by the Antilles bishops' conference.

Learn from the past before looking to future, Pope tells youth

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VATICAN – The future cannot be understood without reflecting on the past and on the history and traditions passed on to young people from parents and grandparents, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square July 15 at the Vatican.

A good Catholic proclaims the Gospel, announces Christ, Pope Francis says

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VATICAN – All Christians are called to be missionaries, concerned more with sharing the Gospel than with earning money or even with being successful at winning converts, Pope Francis said.
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