Exploring ‘The Mystery of Divine Love’
‘The Mystery of Divine Love’ cover, detail BOOK PICK: Using St. Thérèse of Lisieux as an example, the Dominican priest shows readers that the key to grasping the mystery of divine love is a simple, childlike friendship with God.
El Papa pide a los líderes del mundo que acaben con las divisiones para luchar contra el cambio climático
Por Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — El futuro de la humanidad depende de lo que la gente elija ahora, dijo el Papa Francisco en su mensaje a los líderes mundiales en la Cumbre Mundial de Acción Climática de la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático. “¿Trabajamos por […]
News of the Church 03
It’s 3 December 2023 and it is the 1st Sunday of Advent, beginning a new liturgical year. Some time ago, I saw a movie called News of the World in which years after the Civil War a former confederate officer … Read More →
Pope Francis on first Sunday of Advent: ‘I’m improving, but my voice still doesn’t work’
Papal aide Monsignor Paolo Braida reads Pope Francis’ prepared remarks for the Sunday Angelus on Dec. 3, 2023, from the chapel at the papal residence at Casa Santa Marta. / Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 3, 2023 / 08:32 am (CNA). Pope Francis for the second consecutive Sunday was assisted by an aide in praying […]
What Is Advent Anyway?
In Advent, we await the coming of Jesus at Christmastime. EXPLAINER: Advent is a season in the Church’s life intended to renew the experience of waiting and longing for the Messiah.
At Least Three People Killed in Explosion During Mass on Philippine Campus
MERLYN MANOS Military personnel stand guard at the entrance of a gymnasium while police investigators look for evidence after a bomb attack at a Catholic Mass at Mindanao State University in Marawi, Lanao del sur province in the southern Philippines on Dec. 3. At least three people were killed and others wounded, officials said. Authorities […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Advent Wreath
Kara Monroe via Flickr Advent candles. The Advent wreath reminds us that Christ is alive among us and that we must cultivate a life of grace, spiritual growth and hope during Advent.
Pope Francis on First Sunday of Advent: ‘I’m Improving, but My Voice Still Doesn’t Work’
National Catholic Register The Pope was assisted in reading his prepared remarks for the Dec. 3 Sunday Angelus by his aide, Msgr. Paolo Braida. The Holy Father, for the second consecutive Sunday, was assisted by an aide in praying the Angelus, as he continues to recover from an acute bronchial infection. Francis closed the broadcast […]
At least three killed in explosion during Mass on Philippine campus
Military personnel stand guard at the entrance of a gymnasium while police investigators look for evidence after a bomb attack at a Catholic Mass at Mindanao State University in Marawi, Lanao del sur province in the southern Philippines on Dec. … […]
What is Advent anyway?
Advent candles. / Romolo Tavini/Shutterstock CNA Newsroom, Dec 3, 2023 / 06:00 am (CNA). Advent begins this year on Sunday, Dec. 3. Most Catholics, even those who don’t often go to Mass, know that Advent involves a wreath with candles, possibly… […]