Focus on Faith

Although 32 annotated volumes of the cardinal’s letters and diaries have been published over the last two decades, newly released material includes letters and correspondence to the future saint.

Sam Brownback, ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, urged more prayer and action to continue supporting persecuted Christians in the Middle East.

Pope Francis said giving fragments of St. Peter’s bones to the head of the church founded by Peter’s brother, St. Andrew, was meant to be a reminder and encouragement of the journey toward Christian unity.

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14
Second reading: 1 Tm 1:12-17
Gospel: Lk 15:1-32

Confession after 10 years/ Appropriate dress for Mass

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Wis 9:13-18
Second reading: Phlm 1:9-10, 12-17
Gospel: Lk 14:25-33

The pope’s Jesuit astronomers have long been active in discussions about extraterrestrial life, the ethics of space exploration and the religious significance of a universe that could be teeming with life.

A guardian angel been assigned to guard each one of us, helping us avoid spiritual and physical dangers especially if it will guide us to salvation.