God's Word on Sunday: God’s mercy shines, even in tough times
Epiphany of the Lord (Year B) Jan. 3 (Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12)
Most people will be more than happy to see 2020 growing smaller in the rearview mirror. It has been long, hard and painful and brought disease, death, financial hardship and loss of human community. It seemed at times that it would never end, and in fact, it has not. We have a long road ahead of us.
Pope Francis on Christmas: Share hope, promote peace, give vaccine to all
VATICAN CITY -- On a Christmas like no other, Pope Francis prayed for people who could not be with their families because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but he urged everyone to recognize and help those who are suffering even more.
Mary Marrocco: Christian unity urgent for suffering world
A spiritual director once surprised me by asking: “What does your little voice have to say?”
CDF: current COVID-19 vaccines morally acceptable without alternatives
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican's doctrinal office said that when alternative vaccines are not available, it is morally acceptable to receive COVID-19 vaccines developed or tested using cell lines originating from aborted fetuses.
God's Word on Sunday: Faith carves path to immortality
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Dec. 27 (Year B) Genesis 15:1-6; 17:3b-5; 15-16; 21:1-7; Psalm 105; Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Luke 2:22-40
After we leave this Earth, will we be remembered? And if we will be remembered, what form will that memory take?
Vatican aims for net-zero emissions
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis pledged Vatican City State would achieve net-zero carbon emissions before the year 2050, and he urged everyone in the world to be part of a new culture of care for others and the planet.
Vatican will offer Pfizer COVID vaccine to employees
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican health service will begin vaccinating employees and Vatican citizens against COVID-19 using the Pfizer vaccine, the director of the Vatican health service told Vatican News.
God's Word on Sunday: God’s faithful love is unconditional
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 20 (Year B) 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Psalm 89; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
David wanted to do something spectacular for God. He proposed building a house for God — a temple — but God was not interested. David was shocked, and even Nathan the prophet was caught unawares.
Mary Marrocco: A first step into centre of the universe
How difficult it is to get out of the centre of the universe. And how painful to find our way there.
Guadalupe devotion rising for Indigenous
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is not some distant, colourful, Mexican tradition for former New Brunswick Lieutenant Governor Graydon Nicholas.
Say 'no' to sin, 'yes' to grace, Pope Francis says on Immaculate Conception feast
VATICAN CITY - Mary's Immaculate Conception offers a glimpse to the promised life for all Christians who open their hearts to God and his grace, Pope Francis said.