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March 16, 2019

God's Word on Sunday: Path to Heaven built with discipleship

A painting of the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord found in St. Joseph Oratory in Mont Royal, Montreal.

Second Sunday of Lent, March 17 (Year C) Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 9:28b-36

Published in Faith
December 6, 2018

New school program forms young disciples in Toronto

Three students moved closer to the Blessed Sacrament during a guided Adoration at a Young Disciples event at Toronto’s Catholic Education Centre.

Coming from a public elementary school, Kayla Mia Adato was unsure what to expect when she attended the Young Disciples day retreat with 120 fellow students. 

Published in Youth Speak News
May 18, 2018

Christ's disciples will be led where they do not want to go, Pope says

Pope Francis prays as he leads his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 16.
VATICAN – Priests are called to love, care for others and prepare for the cross, Pope Francis said.
Published in Reflections
May 10, 2018

Be inspired by Mary, Christ's first lay disciple, Pope tells laypeople

Pope Francis greets people in Loppiano, Italy, May 10. He encouraged the members and friends of the Focolare movement to hold true to their founders' missions and Jesus' example of being close to the people.
VATICAN – During a quick morning visit to Tuscany, Pope Francis praised two lay communities there that are dedicated to living out the Gospel values of reciprocal love and cooperation.
Published in International
October 3, 2017

Pope's homily: Ask the Lord for the courage to follow Jesus

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Casa Santa Marta.

VATICAN – Speaking on Tuesday morning during the homily at Mass in the Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis reflected on Jesus’s journey to Jerusalem as the moment of His crucifixion drew near.

Published in Faith
June 21, 2017

Faith: We all have a role in discipleship

Faith: We all have a role in discipleship

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 2 (Year A) 2 Kings 4:8-12a, 14-16; Psalm 89; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42

The Bible is a book of familiar themes that find their way into many different stories.

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis
July 7, 2016

Our place is at Lord’s feet

The most important thing in the world is understanding and serving the word of God, writes Fr. Scott Lewis.

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) July 17 (Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15; Colossians 1:24-28; Luke 10:38-42)

Sometimes there is more than meets the eye in the people we encounter each day. Thousands pass us anonymously, while occasionally we exchange a few words or a gesture with certain individuals. Is this accidental or coincidental? 

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis