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April 20, 2024 By Salt + Light Hour
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on questions on Artificial Intelligence with our Hollywood Undercover Missionary, Mark Matthews who has been reporting on all the conversations about artificial intelligence taking place in the world of engineering, technology and also in Hollywood. Join us for conversations on fear of technology, how the algorithm works, synthetic AI, … read more
April 18, 2024 By Deacon Pedro
Some 1000 years ago, Armenian St. Gregory of Narek set out to write what is today considered to be one of Christianity’s spiritual masterpieces. St. Gregory’s Book of Lamentations, is a “colloquy,” a conversation with God, an attempt to offer the “pure sighs of the broken and contrite heart” (as the book’s description puts it) as words pleasing to God. In this compendium of 95 prayers in 10,000 … read more
April 17, 2024 By Pope Francis
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflected on the virtue of temperance or "moderation." He said that it is "the capacity for self-mastery, the art of not letting oneself be overcome by rebellious passions, of establishing order in 'the jumble of the human heart.'” Read the full text of his address below. You can watch the full broadcast on Salt + Light TV on Thursday night at … read more
April 16, 2024 By Matthew Neugebauer
Out in a field under the shade of a tree, a young woman tells her brother she's concerned about his monotonous work and weighty responsibilities. They're both in their early twenties, but the brother is already a religious Brother and Father -- a fully-professed monk and priest of Citeaux Abbey in France, the birthplace of the Cistercian Order. His life is about to get more arduous, but for him … read more
April 15, 2024 By Maria Montemayor
“The commitment, sacrifice, passion and generosity of our St. Mary’s D.R.E.A.M.S. students and chaperones never cease to amaze me!” - Don Hall, Chaplaincy Leader This year marks the 25th anniversary of the D.R.E.A.M.S. program at St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School in Hamilton, Ontario. The D.R.E.A.M.S. (Dominican Republic Education and Medical Support) program is an immersive experience … read more
April 13, 2024 By Salt + Light Hour
We know that Faith calls us to justice but the Rev. Dr. Karen A. Hamilton argues that faith also calls us to protest. This week she tells us about her book that compiles stories of all faiths as protest. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus, has an update about a program that helps men pray and learn about the faith; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, fsp has a window to the soul of an Academy … read more
April 12, 2024 By Sr. Donna Geernaert, SC
Baptism in Ecumenical Dialogue: Questions about the Trinitarian Formula by Sr. Donna Geernaert, SC With our recent celebration of the Easter Vigil in mind, it’s a good time to reflect on the ecumenical significance of baptism and offer a brief review of some of the dialogues that have taken place on this topic. From a Catholic perspective, the ecumenical … read more
April 11, 2024 By Maria Montemayor
I spent the evening of my Easter Sunday watching Cabrini, a new feature film by Angel Studios, and I don’t regret it. From beginning to end, the movie kept my attention. There was action, drama, tension, and faith. I gasped, I cried, and I was inspired. It was unexpectedly good. The protagonist, a nun named Francesca Cabrini (Cristiana Dell'Anna), has a weak constitution. She is seen coughing … read more
April 10, 2024 By Pope Francis
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflected on the virtue of fortitude. He said that "the passions," which fortitude can express, "are not necessarily the residue of a sin; but they must be educated, they must be channelled, they must be purified with the water of Baptism, or better with the fire of the Holy Spirit." Read the full text of his address below. You can watch the full … read more
April 9, 2024 By Julian Paparella
Salt + Light Plus subscribers can catch a video version of this article in the March, 2024 episode of BEHOLD. We live in an increasingly connected world. Social media helps us to express ourselves, find out what's going on and keep in touch with our loved ones. But of course, social media also carries risks. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops recently published a Pastoral Letter on … read more
April 6, 2024 By Salt + Light Hour
On this Divine Mercy weekend, join us for an encore-edition of the SLHour from Easter 2023, with our contributors: What I Learned From My Kids with Gillian, who learns Lenten and Easter lessons; What’s Good in Hollywood with Mark, who ponders the meaning of transcendence, and Sr. Marie-Paul, fsp, who looks at the Windows to the Soul to a group of unexpected Easter-themed films, plus, special … read more
April 5, 2024 By Fr. Edmund Lo, SJ
My brothers and sisters: In this month of April, Pope Francis invites us to pray that the dignity and worth of women be recognised in every culture, and for an end to the discrimination they face in various parts of the world. At the heart of this month’s prayer intention is the Christian truth that God has created man and woman in his own image, that they are equal in dignity because of their … read more
April 3, 2024 By Pope Francis
During his weekly General Audience Pope Francis reflected on the virtue of justice or righteousness. He said that "The righteous person is upright, simple, and straightforward; he does not wear masks, he presents himself for what he is, he speaks the truth. The words 'thank you' are often found on his lips: he knows that no matter how generous we strive to be, we always remain indebted to our … read more
April 2, 2024 By Salt + Light Media
Join us in prayer for the intentions entrusted to us by Pope Francis. For April 2024, we join the Holy Father in praying for: The role of women We pray that the dignity and immense value of women be recognized in every culture, and for the end of discrimination that they experience in different parts of the world. Click the video above to watch a short message from Pope Francis: In … read more
March 31, 2024 By Pope Francis
After Mass on Sunday, March 31, 2024, Pope Francis gave his customary Urbi et Orbi Message ("to the City and the World") for Easter from the Central Loggia of St. Peter's Basilica. Read the full text of his message below. Join our celebration of the Risen Lord with videos, reflections, and more, at slmedia.org/easter. Urbi et Orbi Message of His Holiness Pope Francis Easter 2024 Sunday, … read more
March 30, 2024 By Pope Francis
On Saturday, March 30, 2024, Pope Francis gave the homily at the Easter Vigil in St. Peter's Basilica. He said that the resurrection "is the Pasch of Christ, the revelation of God’s power: the victory of life over death, the triumph of light over darkness, the rebirth of hope amid the ruins of failure." Read the full text of the Holy Father's homily below. Join our celebration of the Risen … read more
March 30, 2024 By Salt + Light Hour
This year, on our Special Easter edition, Deacon Pedro is joined by Catholic singer/songwriter/author and Christian music legend, John Michael Talbot, who tells us about his more-than-40 year career, shares his latest album with us and gives us inspiring words to reflect on for the Easter season. Email Deacon Pedro your comments, or find him on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Full … read more
March 29, 2024 By Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap
On Good Friday, March 29, 2024, Pope Francis presided over the Celebration of the Lord's Passion in St. Peter's Basilica. According to custom, Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., Preacher to the Papal Household, delivered the homily. Read the full text of his homily below. Join Pope Francis's celebration of Easter in the Vatican. Check out our broadcast schedule for more … read more
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