Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord: Not absence, but mission
Scripture for Life: The feast of the Ascension commissions Christ’s followers through all ages, reminding us that Christ’s mission continues through us and that the grace to accomplish it remains ever available to us.
Icon Museum and Study Center fosters spiritual and aesthetic contemplation
The Icon Museum and Study Center is a U.S. museum devoted to icons and Eastern Christian art. Walking through the galleries spread over three levels was as much a prayerful experience as an aesthetic one.
Day 132: David and Absalom (2024)
Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men’s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today’s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete […]
Mother’s Day: The best gift to give to our heavenly mother, according to St. John of Avila
ACI Prensa—Along with other saints, every May 10 the Church honors St. John of Avila, the patron saint of the Spanish clergy. This renowned founder of schools and centers of formation and study recorded in one of his writings what he considered to be the best gift we can give to our heavenly mother, the… […]
Catholics! Don’t Lose Your Reason Over Mystics And Apparitions | Cardinal Ottaviani
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Arkansas priest credits face time with Pope Francis to serving immigrants
NEW YORK – When Father Joseph Friend had about 20 seconds to greet Pope Francis near the end of a recent retreat for parish priests in Rome, he spoke about the work he does with immigrants in his community, to which he said the pontiff replied, “Continue to work with the immigrant, continue to work […]
Protests erupt around papal event, but Francis wasn’t the target
ROME – Four police officers and one young woman were injured Friday during a protest march attempting to reach an event dedicated to raising Italy’s historically low birth rate where Pope Francis was speaking, though the pontiff was not the target of the protests. The event was titled “General States of the Birth Rate,” an […]
Joking Pope refers to prayers against him inside the Vatican
ROME – Almost anyone who’s ever met Pope Francis in person has heard some version of his standard laugh line. It generally goes like this: When the visitor assures the pope that he or she is praying for him, the pontiff, with a twinkle in his eye, will ask a simple question. Pro, o contra? […]
Raising the roof
The Gospel story of friends lowering a sick man through a roof to Jesus highlights their ingenuity and faith. Today, similar determination endures among refugees sheltering under makeshift covers, clinging to hope for safety.
Sunday reflection: The power of the Eucharist
SUNDAY 12 May 2024: THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD Readings: Acts 1: 1-11/ Psalm 47: 2-3. 6-7. 8-9 (6)/ Ephesians 4: 1-13/ Mark 16: 15-20