Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist

(OSV News) — The three-year National Eucharistic Revival that began in 2022 comes to the big screen with the arrival of the educational and energizing documentary “Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist” (Fathom Events). Written and directed by Tim Moriarty, the roughly 90-minute film will be shown in theaters June 4-6, with screenings twice […]

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Photo from The Great Roman™.  The Archconfraternity from The Parish™ is participating in the Eucharistic Procession – NOW – from St. John Lateran to St. Mary Major. White to move.  Can you avoid a draw and get a win?  Not … Read More →

Empowering Catechists as collaborators against Human Trafficking

Reflecting on this year’s theme for Talitha Kum’s Second General Assembly and 15th anniversary, “Journeying Together to End Human Trafficking: Compassion in Action for Transformation,” held at Sacrofano, Italy, recently, the importance of continued networking in the fight against human trafficking was empahsized. According to Sr. Abby Avelino, MM, the International Coordinator of Talitha Kum, […]

Pope Francis: In the Eucharist, Jesus offers himself for the world

On the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis explained that just as Jesus “did not keep his life for himself, but gave it to us,” so too are Christians called to make their lives a gift for others. / Credit: Vatican Media Rome Newsroom, Jun 2, 2024 / 08:59 am (CNA). In the Eucharist, Jesus […]

Pope Francis: In the Eucharist, Jesus Offers Himself For the World

On the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis explained that just as Jesus “did not keep his life for himself, but gave it to us,” so too are Christians called to make their lives a gift for others. After giving a blessing to the crowd, Pope Francis asked people to continue to pray for those […]

Puerto Rico bishops conference issues 2024 election reflection

Scene of the walled city of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. The oldest Governor’s Mansion under the American flag, La Fortaleza, is top right. / Credit: Wikimedia Commons ACI Prensa Staff, Jun 2, 2024 / 05:50 am (CNA). The bishops of Puerto Rico have published a pastoral message ahead of this year’s Nov. 5 elections, […]

Jersey Shore children encounter Jesus at stop on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

School children from St. Mary Academy watch the Eucharistic Procession on the campus of their home parish, St. Mary of the Pines Church, Manahawkin, New Jersey, May 29, 2024. / Credit: Jeffrey Bruno CNA Staff, Jun 2, 2024 / 08:15 am (CNA). With school uniforms pressed, matching hair ribbons, and hands folded in prayer, hundreds […]