The pope continued his series of audience talks about “evangelical zeal,” looking at how that differs from pretending to share the Gospel while really just seeking attention or pushing one’s own ideas.
‘Keyboard warriors’ don’t evangelize, pope says, they just argue
Philadelphia father makes a kneeling pilgrimage in thanksgiving for son’s death-defying recovery from cancer
Parents and an army of prayer warriors refused to give up hope.
Vatican astronomer to address science, religion in Minneapolis lecture
Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno’s lecture April 17 in Minneapolis is sponsored by Anselm House, a Christian study center at the University of Minnesota.
Sunday Scripture readings: April 9, 2023
The Mass of Easter Day
First reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43
Second reading: Col 3:1-4
Gospel: Jn 20:1-9
Passover, Easter offer ‘shared message of hope’: Bishops send holiday greetings to Jewish community
This year, Passover coincides with the Paschal Triduum, marking an opportunity for increased solidarity between Jews and Christians.
Annual Good Friday nationwide prayer vigil for victims of abortion continues post-Roe, organizers say
The Chicago-based group is planning prayer vigils at nearly 100 abortion facilities in 29 states.
Attendees at Holy Land conference discuss Mary Magdalene, who stood by Jesus’ cross until the end
One participant said Mary Magdalene is a role model of someone who is not afraid of advocating what is right and what is true, even if that carries a cost to herself.
Creating parish’s paschal candle helps eighth graders feel ‘closer to God’
Two youth from Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy were chosen to pour and decorate the 3-foot-tall Easter candle because of their dedicated service as junior sacristans at morning Mass.