Who knew? Long before Hurricane Matthew crashed into the lives of the Haitian people, some fifty thousand Haitians had already fled their homeland seeking new hope in Brazil. Reeling from the devastation of the 2010 earthquake, Brazil’s promise of employment opened new horizons for a crushed people. Those horizons, alas, never opened up. Brazil’s political ...read more

At 5:00 pm today, December 31 in the Vatican Basilica, Pope Francis presides over the first Vespers of the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, followed Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the the singing of the traditional hymn Te Deum of thanksgiving at the end of calendar year and Eucharistic Benediction. Here is the Holy ...read more

In this episode, George Washington University student, Evan tells our host, Colin a story of how he encountered God’s Mercy. Fr. Adam Park provides insight and shows similarity to a story in the New Testament of the Bible. ...read more

Two years ago I was home, in Panama for my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were married December 26, 1964. Of course, the priest had to make a comment about how St. Stephen was the first martyr and how Marriage is like martyrdom. We laughed but he had a point. Martyrs are not killed against ...read more

In this Video Fr. Rob Galea talks about forgiving others. Four Steps to Forgiving Others: 1. Understand that forgiving others does not mean defeat. 2. Forgiveness is not a feeling but a decision. 3. Recognise that we too are in need of mercy. 4. Forgiving is not forgetting. Follow Fr. Rob Galea! http://www.FrRobGalea.com Social Media: ...read more

In this episode, George Washington University student, Alli, tells our host, Colin, a story of how she encountered God’s Mercy. Fr. Adam Park provides insight and shows similarity to a story in the New Testament of the Bible. ...read more

In this episode, George Washington University student, Gerard tells our host, Colin a story of how he encountered God’s Mercy. Fr. Adam Park provides insight and shows similarity to a story in the New Testament of the Bible. ...read more

Emilie Callan reflects on the Pope's visit Jubilee of Prisoners in 2016, and how he has a special place in his heart for those who are incarcerated. ...read more

Fr. Rob Galea offers a few points for reflection in light of the ongoing discussion of Lady Gaga’s search for Mercy and Truth. Points for Discussion: – Watch Video – 1. What does it mean to have ‘an encounter with God’? 2. Name some people in the Bible who have had such an encounter. 3. ...read more

Another World Youth Day has come and gone. Looking back at it, I can honestly say that I had an amazing experience. To be gathered with so many young Catholics from around the world gave me hope and energy. I felt inspired by Pope Francis’ words. I made some new friends, had some moving experiences, ...read more