Today’s faithful are called, like the Magi from the East, to set out on a journey to discover the Christ child, he said.
Faith involves questioning, risks, adoring Jesus, pope says on Epiphany
Future doctor of the Church? Benedict XVI scholars say German professor-pope stands the test of time
“In a hundred years’ time, he will be seen to have laid the foundation for a theological renewal,” said Tracey Rowland, a theologian at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
Sunday Scripture readings: Jan. 8, 2023
The Epiphany of the Lord
First reading: Is 60:1-6
Second reading: Eph 3:2-3, 5-6
Gospel: Mt 2:1-12
Love comes first, pope says in letter on teaching of St. Francis de Sales
Pope Francis said he was convinced that the French saint’s “flexibility and his farsighted vision have much to say to us,” especially in recognizing the real-life struggles of ordinary people and judging faith by love.
As ‘Catechism in a Year’ podcast launches, listeners seek clarity amid chaos
Even before its launch, “The Catechism in a Year” hit No. 1 on Apple’s “Religion and Spirituality” chart, with “The Bible in a Year” at No. 2, as of Dec. 27.
Sunday Scripture readings: Jan. 1, 2023
Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
First reading: Nm 6:22-27
Second reading: Gal 4:4-7
Gospel: Lk 2:16-21
Jesus’ birth is not ‘fairy tale,’ but call to live the Gospel, pope says
The day after Christmas the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, which emphasizes how the story of Jesus’ birth is not a “fairy tale,” but a call to live as witnesses of the Gospel, Pope Francis said.
Sunday Scripture readings: Dec. 25, 2022
The Nativity of the Lord
First reading: Is 52:7-10
Second reading: Heb 1:1-6
Gospel: Jn 1:1-18 or Jn 1:1-5, 9-14