BLOG: Fr. Raphael Ma, CR
Let us pray that each of us listens with our hearts to the cry of the Earth and of the victims of environmental disasters and the climate crisis, making a personal commitment to care for the world we inhabit. ...read more
On his whirlwind visit to Southeast Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis will encounter a wide range of relationships between Church and society. ...read more
The Instrumentum Laboris for the 2024 session of the General Assembly calls the Synod and the Church to look upward and shine outward. ...read more
In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis paused his usual cycle of catechesis to instead recall the experience of migrants who cross seas and deserts to reach their new homes. ...read more
The movie is a testament to how a person’s life can transform in a year due to the power of prayer and the positive influence of a mentor. ...read more
In his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflected on the descent of the Holy Spirit on Christ at his baptism. He said that "In the Jordan, God the Father “anointed with the Holy Spirit”; that is, He consecrated Jesus as King, Prophet, and Priest." ...read more
Julian reflects on the patience, expectation, and preparation of welcoming the gift of new life to the human family. ...read more
On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Pope Francis led the Angelus Prayer and gave an address on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He said that "the Blessed Virgin is She who goes before us on the journey, reminding us all that our life is also a continuous journey towards the horizon of the definitive encounter." ...read more
In this month of August, our Holy Father invites us to pray for political leaders, that they be at the service of their own people. ...read more
Mary Rose reflects on her experience of the Ladies Program at the K of C Supreme Convention, and the Knightly chivalry that abounded in Quebec City. ...read more