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Papal Visit to Corsica highlights Mediterranean Catholicism’s diverse spirituality
Pope Francis is fitting in one more Apostolic Journey before 2024 ends. On Sunday, December 15, he's making a short trip to Ajaccio on the island of Corsica, just across the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Mediterranean. The island sits north of the Italian island of Sardinia, and is quite close to mainland Italy, but has long been French territory. Since the Holy Father is technically travelling to … read more
Pope’s General Audience – December 11, 2024
In his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis concluded his series of catecheses on "the Spirit and the Bride." Speaking to the Advent theme of the Coming of Christ, he said that the "expectation of the final coming of Christ has not remained the one and only. It has also been joined by the expectation of his continuous coming in the present and pilgrim situation of the Church. And it is this … read more
Pray with Pope Francis Reflection – December 2024
?? My brothers and sisters: In this month of December, Pope Francis asks us to pray for pilgrims of hope: We pray that this Jubilee Year strengthens our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in our daily lives, and that it may transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope. The first proclamation of the Jubilee Year took place more than 700 years ago. A jubilee year normally takes … read more
Living Ecumenism: Communion in Mission | One Body
Living Ecumenism: Communion in Mission by Sr. Donna Geernaert, SC The years following the closure of the Second Vatican Council in 1965 witnessed an explosion of bilateral ecumenical dialogues between various churches. Among these is the International Anglican-Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission (IARCCUM), which traces its origins to a consultation of Anglican and … read more
Jesuits and the Occult and Wisdom-inspired Music by Jackie Minton
This week, author Eleanor Bourg Nicholson tells us about her new novel, Wake of Malice involving a Jesuit priest and the occult. Sean Pott of the Knights of Columbus tells us about their pilgrim icon, Billy has a question about Synods and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Jackie Minton who has a new album, Sagesse. Email Deacon Pedro your comments, or find him on Twitter, Facebook, or … read more
Consistory for the Creation of New Cardinals 2024
On December 7, Pope Francis will hold a consistory for the creation of new Cardinals. Then on December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, he will preside over a Holy Mass of Thanksgiving with the new Cardinals. Watch the event on Salt + Light TV Consistory Saturday, December 7, 2024 LIVE at 10:00 am ET | 7:00 am PT Watch for free on Salt + Light Plus! Thanksgiving Mass with … read more
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for December 2024
? Join us in prayer for the intentions entrusted to us by Pope Francis. For December 2024, we join the Holy Father in praying for: For anyone who has lost a child Let us pray that the coming Church Jubilee Year 2025 strengthens us in our faith; helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope. Click the video … read more
In Memoriam: The Most Rev. Frederick Bernard Henry, Bishop Emeritus of Calgary
We at Salt + Light Media are saddened to hear that Bishop Frederick Henry has recently died. We pray for the repose of his soul, for the Catholic community in Calgary and southern Alberta, and all who mourn. Here is the press release from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops: OTTAWA, 4 December 2024 – His Excellency Frederick Bernard Henry, Bishop Emeritus of Calgary, died on 3 … read more
Pope’s General Audience – December 4, 2024
In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on the power of the Holy Spirit in evangelization and preaching. He said that "Preaching with the anointing of the Holy Spirit means transmitting, together with the ideas and the doctrine, the life and conviction of our faith." Read the full text of his address below. You can watch the full broadcast on Salt + Light TV on Thursday night at 7:00 pm … read more
When do you pray the Rosary?
In many Catholic parishes, you’ll find a group of people in the pews reciting the Holy Rosary about a half an hour before the start of Mass. By praying the Rosary, people seek the Blessed Virgin Mary’s intercession and use beads to keep track of their progress through more than fifty iterations of the Hail Mary. The Rosary is powerful: many graces can be bestowed upon those who pray it, and it can … read more
Mother Cabrini, Faith as Protest
and Music by Chris Bray and Rebecca Roubion
This week, on the summer edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the winter and spring of 2024. Film producer Leo Severino tells us all about the film about Mother Cabrini and we speak with the Rev. Karen Hamilton about how faith calls us to protest. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Rebecca Roubion who has new music and Chris Bray who wrote a … read more
Pope’s General Audience – November 27, 2024
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 the full text of his address below. You can watch the full broadcast on Salt + Light TV on Thursday night at 7:00 pm ET, … read more
Finding Hope in the Holidays and Sarah Hart has a new Advent/Christmas Album!
The holidays can be a difficult time for a lot of people. This week, author Paul Jarzembowski helps us find hope in the holidays. Danny and Antonia Torchia continue sharing tips on how to bring up children in a domestic-monastic home; Our Hollywood Undercover Missionary, Mark Matthews is thinking about the four last things and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Sarah Hart who has a new album for … read more
Welcome, Fr. Haig!
The team at Salt + Light Media is looking forward to welcoming Fr. Haig Chahinian as our new CEO in December! We're excited for his joyful, hopeful, and engaging vision for our organization. Fr. Haig’s appointment comes just in time for the beginning of Advent – a time to look ahead, and walk forward, in the hope and love of Christ given to us in his birth and his eternal reign. Advent also … read more
Pope’s General Audience – November 20, 2024
In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on the Holy Spirit's gift of charisms. He said that a "charism is the gift given 'for the common good' (1 Corinthians 12:7), to be useful to everyone," and that it "is the gift given 'to one,' or 'to some' in particular, not to everyone in the same way...It is a gift that God gives you." Read the full text of his address below. You can watch the … read more
Eight Steps to Happiness and Music by Kay Clarity!
This week we take a fresh look at the beatitudes with Eugene Aucoin, author of The Beatitudes: Eight Steps to Inner Peace and Happiness. Jermaine has two new book suggestions, Gillian learns a new Joyful Mystery of the Rosary and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Kay Clarity who has a new pop album, Songs for the Apocalypse. Email Deacon Pedro your comments, or find him on Twitter, Facebook, … read more
Pope’s General Audience – November 13, 2024
In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on how the Holy Spirit empowered the Blessed Virgin Mary to become the Mother of God. He said that "Mary, as the first disciple and figure of the Church, is ... a letter written with the Spirit of the living God," so that she can be "the mother who leads us by the hand towards Jesus." Read the full text of his address below. You can watch the full … read more
Deacon-structing: What is a Heresy?
When I was in the seminary, we had a professor who frequently called us heretics when we expressed an opinion or thought that was clearly out of what the Catholic Church would define as Truth. In that context it was funny as there was no malicious intent, but I sometimes wonder if we too easily fall into the judgemental role of accusing someone of heresy simply because they don’t agree with what … read more
Pray with Pope Francis Reflection – November 2024
?? My brothers and sisters: In this month of November, Pope Francis asks us to pray for anyone who has lost a child; we pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community and receive peace and consolation from the Holy Spirit. This prayer intention can really touch a nerve. Indeed; the loss of a child is too painful to even bring up, and others are … read more