BLOG: Fr. Raphael Ma, CR
In Lebanon, May 1st is much more than a date on the calendar. It's a spiritually charged day heralding the start of the month of Mary. ...read more
Jesus is the vine; we are the branches. Like a patient farmer, God, the merciful and good Father, tenderly cultivates us so that our lives may be filled with much fruit. ...read more
It's wonderful to see you! Being together allows us to share the wonder that we are, even if just through a prayer, a look, and a smile. ...read more
I very much wanted to come to the Venice Art Biennale to return a visit, as is the good custom among friends. Last June, in fact, I had the joy of welcoming a large group of artists to the Sistine Chapel. ...read more
Dear sisters, dear brothers! We are all brothers and sisters, all of us, and no-one can disown the other, no-one! ...read more
In January, 2003, Sherbrooke's St. Clare Monastery burned down. It was rebuilt two years later, a true sign of resurrection. ...read more
The Holy See Press Office released the program for Pope Francis' trip to Venice coming up this Sunday ...read more
In recent weeks we have reflected on the cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. They are the four cardinal virtues. ...read more
Some 1000 years ago, Armenian St. Gregory of Narek set out to write what is today considered to be one of Christianity’s spiritual masterpieces. ...read more
Today I will talk about the fourth and final cardinal virtue: temperance. With the other three, this virtue shares a history that goes far back in time and does not only belong to Christians. ...read more