BLOG: Michael Carrera
On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Pope Francis resumed his weekly cycle of catechesis during his General Audience. Continuing his series on "The Spirit and the Bride," he said that our belief that the Virgin Mary “'was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit' (Matthew 1:18) is the foundation that enables us to speak of Mary as the quintessential Bride, who is a figure of the Church." ...read more
Let us pray that political leaders be at the service of their own people, working for integral human development and the common good. ...read more
The book "No Bullet Got Me Yet: The Relentless Faith of Father Kapaun" by John Stansifer gives a glimpse into the life of Fr. Emil Joseph Kapaun. ...read more
For the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Julian reflects on the power of accompanying those in the final stages of life. ...read more
The Hozana Association introduces it's own spiritual endeavour: the Rosary Olympics. Download their Rosario app today! ...read more
The CCCB released a letter commemorating Pope Francis' 2022 visit to Canada, reflecting on their ongoing reconciliation with Indigenous communities. ...read more
Ever wonder what "excommunication" really means? Deacon Pedro navigates the canonical web to tell us all about it. ...read more
Sr. Donna Geernaert, SC charts the path to the JDDJ in 1999, and both the developments and challenges that have emerged in the dialogue since then. ...read more
Pastoral care of the sick provides us with the time and place to meet others in times of their greatest need, when they feel the most vulnerable. ...read more
On Sunday, July 7, Pope Francis will make a pastoral visit to Trieste, where he looks to continue his appeal for generous and inclusive migration policies. ...read more