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Published below is today’s homily, as delivered by Cardinal Robert Sarah at Mass. In his homily, Cardinal Sarah reflected on the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary – an important feast that the Universal Church celebrates today. It was through the body of a young, Jewish girl, living in a tiny village called Nazareth, ...read more
Published below is the full text of John Monaghan’s personal testimony.  Monaghan is the vice president for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland. He offered some sobering stats on the number of people served by the SVDP, increasing poverty and isolation (especially for young people) in Ireland and the resources needed to ...read more
Below you will find the official text for Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle’s catechesis, as delivered on Day 7 of the International Eucharistic Congress. The 50th International Eucharistic Congress has been providing us with a wealth of reflection on The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with one another. Having explored communion in baptism, in marriage and ...read more
In this episode of Catholic Focus, host Gillian Kantor explores some of the options for caring for our aging relatives and friends. Features include a visit to a Catholic Retirement Home and to a family providing in-home care. ...read more
Today, on the feast day of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the theme was, “Exploring Suffering and its Potential to Exclude and Isolate People. Celebrating Communion through Healing.” The catechesis was delivered by Archbishop Bashar Warda, CSsR, Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil, and the testimony was given by Rose Busingye of Kampala, Uganda. Following the presentations ...read more
Tonight on Perspectives, Day 6 of our coverage of the International Eucharistic Congress. Kris talks to Rose Busingye, founder of Meeting Point International. Sebastian and Fr. Rosica take a look at a unique exhibit in Dublin, plus we meet a group of pilgrims from Turkmenistan. ...read more
Below is the official text of the catechesis of Archbishop Bashar Warda, CSsR, catechesis, as delivered on Day 6 of the International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin. Archbishop Warda is the Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil in Iraq. Introduction: Catechesis Today I am invited to present a catechesis on suffering. A catechesis is not just a preaching ...read more
Today His Eminence, Peter Cardinal Turkson, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, presided over the Liturgy of Reconciliation. Find the full text of his address below: RECONCILIATION IN OUR COMMUNION Dear Brothers and Sisters, as pilgrims we all share Christ’s call to conversion, reconciliation, communion, holiness and discipleship. This morning we have ...read more
The Eucharistic Procession is one of the highlights of the International Eucharistic Congress. Salt + Light’s Sebastian Gomes catches up with Canadian pilgrims during yesterday’s procession. Part 1 Part 2 ...read more
Below is the official text of the talk of Richard Moore, Founder of Children in Crossfire, as delivered on Day 5 of the International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin. Good afternoon everyone. First of all can I say how delighted I am to have the opportunity to speak here today. I’m going to share my personal ...read more