God's Word on Sunday: Rejoice in the goodness of others
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 19 (Year B) Wisdom 1:12, 17-20; Psalm 54; James 3:16-4:3; Mark 9:30-37
Goodness and holiness do not always evoke admiration and praise from everyone. Jealousy and fear are sometimes the surprising reaction.
Profiles in courage and faith: Mother Roza Czacka, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski
In life, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski and Mother Róza Czacka led their Polish countrymen with courage and humble service. Now the 20th century compatriots will be beatified together.
Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican has issued the preparatory document and a "handbook" for dioceses as part of the global church's preparation for the 2023 assembly of the Synod of Bishops, discussing the theme, "For a synodal church: communion, participation and mission."
God's Word on Sunday: Listen more to God, less to emotion
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 12 (Year B) Isaiah 50:5-9; Psalm 116; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35
Insults, invective and torrents of verbal and psychological abuse have become frequent forms of communication in our time.
Legion of Mary on frontlines of faith
Outside of its military overtones, the word “legion” most often describes a large group of people with a singular mission.
Mary Marrocco: ‘Be what you see; receive what you are’
It can be difficult, these days, not to become crabby, bitter and divisive. Every day, we receive so much that frightens or angers us, and seems to threaten our very being.
Papal master of ceremonies appointed bishop of Italian diocese
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis named Msgr. Guido Marini, who has served as papal master of ceremonies since 2007, as bishop of the Diocese of Tortona.
Afghanistan: Pope Francis launches appeal for fasting, prayers for God's mercy
VATICAN CITY -- With increased violence unfolding in Afghanistan, Pope Francis appealed to all Christians to fast and intensify their prayers.
God's Word on Sunday: In God there is only light, love and joy
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 5 (Year B) Isaiah 35:4-7; Psalm 146; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37
“Be strong, do not fear. Here is your God.” For whom were these words intended? For the contemporaries of Isaiah to be sure, but also for every human being on this planet.
God's Word on Sunday: Community needs a spiritual centre
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 29 (Year B) Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8; Psalm 15; James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
The teaching of Deuteronomy left no wiggle room at all.
Pope Francis prays for peace in Afghanistan as Taliban takes control
VATICAN CITY -- Hours before the Taliban took control of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, Pope Francis expressed his hope for the peace and safety of the country's citizens.