Joy should be the hallmark of a Christian's life, a reflection of knowing that one is loved by God, saved by Jesus Christ and committed to leading others to him, Pope Francis said. "The closer the ...
No pandemic and no kind of crisis can extinguish the light of Christ, Pope Francis said. May people let his light into their heart "and let us lend a hand to those who need it most. ...
People sometimes forget life's ultimate purpose is to prepare for the kingdom of heaven, Pope Francis said. "People do everything as if they will never depart for the other life. And so, people care only about ...
The Eight Beatitudes describe the path to holiness, but the call to meekness seems particularly challenging today, Pope Francis said. "The meek are those who know how to control themselves, who leave space for the other; ...
The proof of being on a path of conversion and holiness always consists in loving one's neighbor, Pope Francis said. "As long as there is a brother or sister to whom we close our hearts, we ...
The mission of the church and of all Christians is to proclaim and live the Gospel in daily life, Pope Francis said. "Each one of us, by virtue of baptism, is called to be an active ...
God loves and has prepared a banquet for everyone -- "the just and sinners, the good and the bad, the intelligent and the uneducated" -- and every Christian is called to go out to the ...
Those in positions of authority, especially in the Catholic Church, would do well to remember that their responsibility is to serve those in their care and not exploit them for their own selfish interests, Pope ...
Conversion is an ongoing process that relies on God's endless patience and grace, Pope Francis said. Living a Christian life "is not made up of dreams and beautiful aspirations, but of concrete commitments, in order to ...
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If people took seriously the Gospel call to forgive one another, the world would be a much better place, Pope Francis said. “How much suffering, how many wounds, how many wars ...
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ICYMI: Hand or tongue? Kneeling or standing? Either way, receiving the Eucharist should be an act of communion, says @timothypomalley in the latest installment of his series about Vatican II
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Hand or tongue? Kneeling or standing? Either way, receiving the Eucharist should be an act of communion
In the latest installment of his series exploring the gifts and promises of the liturgical reforms of the Second ...
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In this week's Opening the Word, @frjoshTX asks: Are we disciples on mission? Read the complete Scripture reflection:
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Opening the Word: Are we disciples on mission?
For the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Father Joshua Whitfield explores how we can apply the lesson from the Gosp...
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