St. Thomas’ feast reminds the faithful to believe and hope in the God whom we see not
St. Thomas comes most appropriately to defend us, by the power of his example and prayers, against the temptations which proud human reason might excite within us.Read More
God didn’t need to become man to save us. So why did He?
St. Thomas Aquinas argues that the Incarnation was not strictly necessary for salvation, but that it was the best and most fitting way to guide us to our heavenly destination.Read More
Possible pause in fighting in Gaza
Egypt is again mediating negotiations on a pause in fighting and a hostage exchange between Hamas and Israel, giving hope to the possibility of a 2-week truce in Gaza. Read all
Pope to Roman Curia: ‘Only those who love fare forward’
In his annual address to the Roman Curia for the exchange of Christmas Greetings, Pope Francis issues an invitation to listen, discern, and journey, never losing sight of Christ’s call to be merciful, loving and courageous. Read all
Chicago Mercy sisters deliver peace, mercy and shelter to migrants
Mercy Srs. JoAnn Persch and Pat Murphy, along with Mercy Associate Carol Conway and dozens of volunteers and donors, have been hard at work delivering peace and mercy to asylum seekers in Chicago.
Francis, the comic strip
Francis, the comic strip: Other popes are buried in the grotto of St. Peter’s Basilica. But Francis has chosen somewhere else.
More signs of hope from the synod synthesis report
Synodality now is the way forward that can engage the whole people of God as active agents of their faith. There was disappointment with some of the October synod’s synthesis report, but there is also fresh hope.
Chicago Archdiocese to power parishes, schools with 100% renewable energy
The Chicago Archdiocese has announced that its nearly 400 parishes, schools, cemeteries and offices will switch to 100% renewable energy sources for its electricity need, beginning in January.
Day 355: The Things of This World (2023)
Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into “the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,” we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today’s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; […]
Amid election chaos in Congo, bishops urge voters not to be bought off
YAOUNDÈ, Cameroon – As Congo extended voting in national elections late Wednesday due to difficulties with polling stations either opening late or not at all, and amid opposition warnings of fraud and calls for a complete rerun, a bishop was calling on voters not to be bought off. Voters should rely on their “inner freedom,” […]