Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

Diebus Saltem Dominicis: Constant fear and love in equal degree

This week’s offering presented a dilemma. In many places the Vetus Ordo Feast of Corpus Christi will be observed on Sunday as an “external solemnity”. Corpus Christi falls on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday and, in the Vetus Ordo, it had to be celebrated on that day. However, it is permitted to repeat the Mass […]

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Everybody out! 

At Fishwrap (National Sodomitic Reporter) a piece entitled: Is now the time for LGBTQ priests and religious to come out? Have we reached a moment when it’s time for the many LGBTQ bishops, priests, deacons, brothers and sisters of the … Read More →

Pope Francis: Building peace requires ‘taking a risk’

Members of ACLI (Italian Christian Workers’ Associations) hold a sign with the word “peace” in Italian, in St. Peter’s Square on June 1, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Jun 1, 2024 / 12:00 pm (CNA). Being peacemakers in the style of Jesus Christ, while necessary and valuable, can also be risky, Pope Francis […]

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of June

null / Credit: Shuterstock CNA Staff, Jun 1, 2024 / 04:00 am (CNA). Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of June is for those fleeing their homelands.“Dear brothers and sisters, this month I would like us to pray for people fleeing thei… […]