I got lost in a maze of darkness and could not get out. Christ is like the great hero, rushing into the cold and dark to save us.
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Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
The martyr who made people laugh: Blessed Miguel Pro
A Reflection for the Memorial of Miguel Agustín Pro, Priest and Martyr, by Tim Reidy
Posted inFaith, News
German church will no longer fire employees for divorce or same-sex marriage
The bishops adopted the more liberal guidelines for the approximately 800,000 employees of the Catholic Church and the Caritas social services organization.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Interview: Bishop Stowe wants the USCCB to take Pope Francis’ priorities seriously
The election Archbishop Timothy Broglio to lead the conference suggested to Bishop Stowe that “we’re definitely not going to be going in the direction of Pope Francis any more than we have, and that’s unfortunate.”
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Have a meal prayer, share responsibility, take your time at the table: Tips for a grace-filled Thanksgiving
If you’re looking at Turkey Day with a certain amount of apprehension, here are a few tips from Jesuit life that we’ve found help make things not only manageable but sometimes unexpectedly great.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
What’s the role of Catholic parishes in a changing and polarized world? 3 lessons from a Louisiana church
In the face of a changing climate and polarized politics, the people of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, La., have learned to trust in God’s care and the care of one another.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
St. Cecilia’s story mirrors modern violence against women
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr, by Cecilia González-Andrieu
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: The importance of personal parishes for Black Catholics
This week on “The Gloria Purvis Podcast,” Gloria speaks with the Rev. Thomas Burke about the importance of establishing personal parishes for Black Catholics.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis celebrates the feast of Christ the King with his cousins
With several of his cousins and their children and grandchildren present, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the Asti cathedral, giving a nod to his family roots and drawing people’s attention to the root of Christian faith: the cross of Jesus.
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Pope Francis says Catholics are ready for a common Easter date with the Assyrian Church
Christian leaders should “be courageous and search together” for a solution that will bring a common celebration of Easter every year, the pope said.