Who knew?
Our managing editor, Robert Collins, SJ, also directs an adult-initiation program at a nearby (Paulist!) parish, St. Paul the Apostle. So he's always on the lookout for good catechetical material. The other day he came upon this truly amazing resource on the USCCB website: daily video reflections on Scripture. Perhaps it's been around for a while, but I hadn't heard of it. And to my mind, that's an amazing resource for priests, deacons, and especially the lay faithful, who may not be able to get to Mass every day, or even delve into a Scripture commentary on a daily basis. Anyway, in addition to the other, many, terrific resources on the USCCB's site, are these wonderful reflections.
Daily Scripture Reflections: Who Knew?
The latest from america
A Reflection for the Thursday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Ashley McKinless
No one ever expected a U.S.-born pope. In this first-ever I “Inside the Vatican” Deep Dive series, those who know him best reveal who Pope Leo XIV—“the American pope”—really is. In Episode 1, we hear from the genealogist who uncovered his Louisiana roots, a teacher, and fellow Augustinian friars
The Vatican Synod office has released a set of guidelines for local churches and bishops to implement the proposals of the recent Synod on Synodality.
When Miami native Tom Llamas was named “NBC Nightly News” anchor following the retirement of Lester Holt, one of the first phone calls he placed was to the rector/president of his Jesuit high school alma mater.
I never really paid attention to the video element. Well- I will now! Thanks Fr. Jim!