January 26Santa MartaThe primary and indispensable role of women in transmitting the faith to new generations: this was the focus of Pope Francis’ remarks to the faithful following the readings of the day at Mass on Monday morning in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence in the Vatican. On t

January 23, 2015Santa MartaPope Francis said confession is not a judgment but a meeting with God who forgives all our sins, without exception. His words came during his homily at his morning Mass on Friday celebrated in the Santa Marta residence. Basing his reflections on an extract from St Pau

January 22, 2015Santa MartaThe most important thing is not the grace of a physical healing, but the fact that Jesus saves us and intercedes for us: this was the focus of Pope Francis’ remarks following the readings of the day at Mass on Thursday morning in the chapel of the Santa Marta residen

Canonization of Saint Joseph VazColombo, Galle Face GreenJanuary 14, 2015“All the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God” (Is 52:10)This is the magnificent prophecy which we heard in today’s first reading. Isaiah foretells the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to

Pope Francis said only the Holy Spirit has the power to open our hearts to God and his love and not thousands of yoga sessions or Zen spirituality courses. His words came during his homily at morning Mass on Friday celebrated in the Santa Marta residence.The Pope’s reflections came from the da

Pope Francis reminded the faithful that Christian love is to be expressed with concrete acts, and he pointed out that words are not enough.Speaking during his homily on Thursday morning during Mass at the Casa Santa Marta, the Pope said that God leads the way with love, and that it is through love t