Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

This Sunday, There Is No Forgiveness Without Gratitude…

Peter asks a great question, but a question which is, nonetheless, ego-driven on the 24th Sunday in ordinary Time, Year A.He wants to know how often to forgive, and even guesses a number. Jesus gives him a number 1,000 percent higher and tells him a story that demonstrates just how selfish Peter’s original question was.It’s […]

Synod 2023: What has Pope Francis said about synodality?

Pope Francis addressed pilgrims and tourists at his first outdoor general audience after the summer on Sept. 6, 2023. / Vatican Media Rome Newsroom, Sep 17, 2023 / 13:15 pm (CNA). The Synod on Synodality is set to launch the first of two assemblies on Oct. 4. The global meetings in Rome are the culmination of two […]

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Eucharistic miracle science may bolster, but should not distract, from faith, say experts

(OSV News) — “Uh, we had something happen,” Father Joseph Crowley told the congregation March 5 near the end of Mass at St. Thomas Church in Thomaston, Connecticut, a parish once pastored by Knights of Columbus founder Blessed Michael McGivney. Visibly rattled, he adjusted his collar and paused. “It’s hard to say, actually.” “God provides, […]