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December 18, 2018

Ask for grace to seek truth in dreams, be silent like St. Joseph, Pope Francis says

Celebrating Mass Dec. 18 in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae, Pope Francis spoke about St. Joseph and his willingness to listen to God speaking in his dreams. The pope urged parents to dream for their children and priests to dream for their parishioners.
VATICAN – While St. Joseph was a practical, down-to-earth man, he had enough faith to be open to God speaking through dreams, Pope Francis said at morning Mass.
Published in Reflections
December 12, 2018

Mary raises up the abandoned, Pope Francis says at Mass

Pope Francis swings a censer in front of an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe as he celebrates Mass Dec. 12 marking her feast day in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.
VATICAN – Just as she did hundreds of years ago from a small hill in Tepeyac, Mexico, Mary accompanies the downtrodden and the lowly like a mother caring for her children.
Published in Reflections
December 4, 2018

Be 'artisans of peace' in your daily life this Advent, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis celebrates morning Mass in the chapel of his residence, the Domus Sanctae Marthae, at the Vatican Nov. 27.
VATICAN – The Advent season is a time of preparation for the coming of the prince of peace and not a time of making war with those around you, Pope Francis said.
Published in Reflections
November 22, 2018

Speaking Out: Finding Christ in my school musical

A production of Legally Blond The Musical in Sydney, Australia 2012.

Cawthra Park Secondary School is currently preparing for a production of Legally Blonde The Musical where I play one of the lead characters, Vivienne Kensington. That means from Monday to Thursday after school and all-day every Sunday, we’ve been in rehearsals. 

Published in YSN: Speaking Out
November 17, 2018

God's Word on Sunday: Treat every day as a day of judgment

"Machabeusze", a depiction of the revolt by 19th century Polish artist Wojciech Korneli Stattler.

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 18 (Year B) Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-14, 18; Mark 13:24-32

Published in Faith
November 9, 2018

Glen Argan: Finding an ongoing encounter with Christ

In one of Arturo Mari's famous photos, he shows Pope John Paul II celebrating his final international World Youth Day in Toronto in 2002.

The rich man who came to Jesus looking for the meaning of life had kept all the commandments. Still, an emptiness remained. “What do I still lack?” he asked Jesus (Matthew 19:20).

Published in Register Columnists
November 9, 2018

Sacraments are gifts, not for sale, Pope says at Mass

Nigerian Cardinal Francis Arinze and Pope Francis concelebrate Mass May 20.
VATICAN – The sacraments are gifts from God that are given freely and are not a way for the church to fill up its coffers to cover expenses, Pope Francis said.
Published in Reflections
November 5, 2018

The meaning of life is found in self-giving service, Pope says in memorial Mass for cardinals, bishops

Pope Francis celebrates a Mass in memory of cardinals and bishops who died in the past year, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Nov. 3.
VATICAN – For every Christian, but especially for those called to ministry, God's gift of life is a call to serve others, Pope Francis said at a memorial Mass for bishops and cardinals who have died in the past year.
Published in Reflections
November 3, 2018

God's Word on Sunday: Faith meant to guide all parts of life

The Golden Calf by James Tissot

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 4 (Year B) Deuteronomy 6:2-6; Psalm 18; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 12:28-34

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis
October 13, 2018

God's word on Sunday: Real wisdom begins with open mind

The Judgement of Solomon, 1617, by Peter Paul Rubens

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 14 (Year B) Wisdom 7:7-11; Psalm 90; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis
October 9, 2018

Chalice sponsorship program bring new joy to the Church in developing countries

Fr. Alex Osei shows one of the chalices bound for a mission.

On the day of a priest’s ordination, he receives from his bishop the most important tool of his ministry: the chalice. 

Published in Call to Service
October 2, 2018

'Do you listen to your angel?': Guardian angels accompany us to God, Pope says

Ángel de la Guarda, 18th century
VATICAN – Christians have guardian angels to encourage and guide them so they won't become sluggish on their journey in life, Pope Francis said.
Published in Faith
September 21, 2018

First Communion requires team effort

Children read about first Communion during a preparation class.

What is your memory of the time you received your first Holy Communion? 

Published in Faith
September 15, 2018

God's word on Sunday: The true voice of God will challenge us

Christ Crowned with Thorns, Caravaggio, ca.1604, Kunsthistorisches Museen, Vienna

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 16 (Year B) Isaiah 50:5-9; Psalm 116; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis
September 8, 2018

God's word on Sunday: Giving in to fear can only lead to disaster

An angel touching Isaiah's lips with a coal, by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1726-1729).

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 9 (Year B) Isaiah 35:4-7; Psalm 146; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis
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