Occasionally our world forgets the special value of time spent at the bedside of the sick, since we are in such a rush; caught up as we are in the frenzy of doing, producing, we forget about giving ourselves freely, taking care of others, being responsible for others. ~ Pope Francis from...
We must not be afraid of being Christian and living as Christians. We must have this courage to go and proclaim the risen Christ, for he is our peace, he made peace with his love, with his forgiveness, with his Blood and with his mercy. ~ Pope Francis from 365 Daily Meditations with...
If we – all of us – accept the grace of Jesus Christ, he changes us from sinners to saints. To become holy, we do not need to turn our eyes away and look somewhere else, or have, as it were, the face on a holy card! No, no, that is not necessary. To become saints, only one thing...
Deus Caritas Est ("God is Love") is the first encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, issued on December 25, 2005. This encyclical focuses on the Christian understanding of love, exploring its divine, human, and social dimensions. It is structured in two main parts: the first discusses the theological...
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Dear Friends, As we gather to commemorate Memorial Day, let us take a moment to reflect on the profound significance of this day within our Catholic faith. Memorial Day is more than just the unofficial start of summer or a time for barbecues and picnics; it is a solemn occasion to honor and...
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We face so many challenges in life: poverty, distress, humiliation, struggle for justice, persecutions, the difficulty of daily conversation, the effort to remain faithful to our call to holiness, and many others. But if we open the door to Jesus and allow him to be part of our lives...
Dear Friends in Christ, In our ongoing exploration of significant papal encyclicals, we now turn our attention to "Redemptor Hominis" ("The Redeemer of Man"), issued by Pope John Paul II in 1979. This landmark document marks the beginning of John Paul II's papacy and sets the tone for his...
In the gospel of John when Jesus tells the apostles that he is going away and that they know the way, Thomas asks “We don’t know where you are going, how can we know the way?” Jesus was not speaking of a physical place. Jesus was talking about the end goal of life, the purpose...
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