At midday today the Holy Father Francis appeared at the window of his study in the Vatican Apostolic Palace to pray the Angelus with the faithful and pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square. The following is the Pope’s introduction to the Marian prayer: Before the Angelus Dear brothers and sisters, good day! This Sunday’s Gospel […]
A Prayer for our CountryEternal God, hear our prayers for our country, grant wisdom to those who govern itand respect for human lifeand dignity to every citizen,so that justice may flourishand all peoples live in unity and in peace.Amen. Taken from the Facebook page of Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary.
Vatican News Bollettino – The Pope’s words to the Angelus recitation, 28.06.202 At 12 noon today, the Holy Father Francis appeared at the office window in the Vatican Apostolic Palace to recite the Angelus with the faithful and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square. These are the words of the Pope in introducing the Marian […]
In the world we inhabit, value is always measured. The most valuable things are more valuable than others. But in the economy of God, we are immeasurably valuable, which is how sin fails to threaten our worth. Nothing can separate us – or anyone else – from God’s love. So next time you’re looking in […]
The Eucharist is a gift and a mystery, one we have been longing for this spring in light of the pandemic fasting we have been living. Sacraments are always about the coming together of the spiritual and the physical: visible signs that point us to an invisible reality. It seems like an abstract idea, but […]