More people are seeking alternatives in a world beset by violence whether through war, domestic abuse, rising crime and shootings, income inequality, racism, or disrespectful rhetoric in politics and social media.
In a violent world, some find Gospel nonviolence a worthy alternative
Sunday Scripture readings: Feb. 27, 2022
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Sir 27:4-7
Second reading: 1 Cor 15:54-58
Gospel: Lk 6:39-45
All-star lineup: Why a canonization in 1622 still draws attention
At a ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica March 12, 1622, Pope Gregory XV formally recognized the holiness of Sts. Teresa of Avila, Ignatius of Loyola, Isidore of Madrid (also known as Isidore the Farmer), Francis Xavier and Philip Neri.
Do good unto others, ditch digital addictions for Lent, pope says
Christians must persevere in generously doing good in the world, bolstered by prayer and by fighting evil in their own lives, including an addiction to digital media, Pope Francis said.
Philippine parish spends 24 hours of ‘silence with the Lord’
ather Robert Reyes, parish priest and human rights activist, said the move was based on the U.S. National Day of Unplugging, which promotes a 24-hour respite from technology.
Alliance between young, old must be renewed, pope says
The alliance between generations, which restores all ages of life to what is human, is our lost gift, and we must get it back.
Priest finds inspiration for preaching in Corita Kent’s vibrant serigraphs
Kent’s work, with its scriptural and social justice themes, was particularly popular in the 1960s and 1970s.
U.N. wants faith groups to help work against plastic pollution
A senior U.N. official has urged faith-based groups to help reach a global agreement to curb plastic pollution, amid experts warning that single-use or disposable plastics were choking the planet.