Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

St. Narcissus

St. Narcissus (2nd century) was consecrated Bishop of Jerusalem about the year 180. He was already an old man, but God blessed him and worked many miracles through him. One of his most famous involves turning water into oil. One Holy Saturday in the church the faithful were in great trouble, because no oil could […]

Synod on Synodality 2023: Summary Report Calls for Greater ‘Co-Responsibility’ in Church, Changes to Decision-Making…

The Vatican’s nearly monthlong Synod on Synodality assembly, convened by Pope Francis, concluded Saturday evening with members approving an ambitious text calling for greater “co-responsibility” among all believers in the evangelizing mission of the Church — and proposing concrete reforms to achieve it. Entitled “A Synodal Church in Mission,” the 42-page summary report included notable […]

Synod on Synodality 2023: Final report calls for greater “co-responsibility” in Church

Pope Francis thanks the delegates at the conclusion of the 2023 Synod on Synodality. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Oct 28, 2023 / 19:04 pm (CNA). The Vatican’s nearly monthlong Synod on Synodality assembly, convened by Pope Francis, concluded this evening with members approving an ambitious text calling for greater “co-responsibility” among all believers […]

Bishop Schneider Unplugged: “This is blasphemy!” (A Michael Matt Interview)

New from RTV… In this latest special report from Rome, Michael Matt interviews His Excellency Bishop Athanasius Schneider in an up front and personal conversation.  So, what about this Synodal plan to “bless gay unions?” No, says Bishop Schneider, asking God to bless a sinful lifestyle is BLASPHEMY!  But who is Bishop Schneider? And how […]