Last week we saw that Confirmation is not just about being mature enough to know that we want to be Catholic, and we reviewed the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, but we didn’t really explain what Confirmation is really about. Perhaps now is the time to speak about Pentecost. You can’t talk about confirmation without ...read more

Deacon Pedro reflects on his first experience with the Holy Spirit, and the true meaning of Pentecost. ...read more

Read a review from Richard Valenti, Salt+Light's Senior Editor, who attended an advance screening of "Pope Francis – A Man of His Word." ...read more

Read the Message of Pope Francis for the 92nd World Mission Day: 'Together with young people, let us bring the Gospel to all.' ...read more

Several Salt + Light staff members attended an advance screening of the film Pope Francis – A Man of His Word. Here are some of their thoughts. ...read more

Welcome to S+L’s Weekly News Round-Up. As part of my job, I come across many interesting Catholic news stories on a daily basis. Some of them I'll cover on Perspectives Daily and the others I’d like to share with you on this blog. This column is where I’ll point out some of the more interesting news pieces that I’ve come across over the past week! Enjoy! ...read more

The Vatican has just released a new document on economics and the world financial system. This work is highly technical and not for the average ‘Joe Six-pack' in the pews.  But never fear.  I, a humble Salt+Light associate producer (with a strong academic background in developmental economics_ am here with a quick take on what the average Catholic can glean from this document; no economics degree needed, I promise.   ...read more

Read the new Vatican document released today: "Oeconomicae et pecuniariae quaestiones- Considerations for an Ethical Discernment Regarding Some Aspects of the Present Economic-Financial System." ...read more

As we approach the end of the Easter Season, we begin to prepare for the next celebration; Pentecost. But no one ever acknowledges Mary's role in Pentecost which may have been the most important of them all. ...read more

In this video, Fr. Rob Galea briefly talks to us about the important themes, ideas, and meanings behind the feast of Pentecost. ...read more