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In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on the fruits of the Spirit. Beginning with Joy, he said that "not only is it not subject to the inevitable wear of time, but it multiplies when it is shared with others! A true joy is shared with others; it even spreads." ...read more
In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis said that charisms are "the 'jewels' that the Holy Spirit distributes to make the Bride of Christ more beautiful." ...read more
In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on how the Holy Spirit empowered the Blessed Virgin Mary to become the Mother of God. ...read more
Julian reflects on the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide us in difficult decisions and lead us forward. ...read more
At the 2024 Session of Synod, participants experienced the ecumenical witness as a summons to repentance, conversion, and self-offering for the sake of unity found in Christ. ...read more
If ecumenical partners recognize each other, how much more then should those who share full communion accept each other as “sisters and brothers in the Lord”? ...read more
The first part of the 2024 Session of the Synod was framed by a Penitential Vigil on October 1 and an Ecumenical Vigil on October 11. ...read more
The Halifax-Yarmouth Eucharistic Congress took place last weekend, October 17-20. Salt + Light Media was delighted and privileged to be there. ...read more
During the Holy Mass and Canonization, Canadian Marie-Léonie Paradis and thirteen other blesseds were canonized. In his homily, Pope Francis reflected on the relationship between Jesus and his disciples, James and John. ...read more
Julian reflects on how God speaks to us through other people and how we need to be attentive to the needs of others. ...read more