PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Here is the text of “A Holy Week Prayer for Healing From the Coronavirus” released by the bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic Church […]
Bishops offer prayer for healing from coronavirus and an end to pandemic
Christ’s peace is reflected in acts of love, reconciliation, pope says
Pope Francis continues his series about the Eight Beatitudes focusing on the seventh “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
New hymn composed for time of pandemic expresses hope, trust in God
Catholics connecting online for prayer have begun to sing a new hymn of hope and trust in God, composed specifically for this time of pandemic by Father Michael Joncas.
‘Staycation 2020’ is parish’s online antidote to stay-at-home restrictions
There’s only one place Catholics can listen to a priest sing Disney tunes in falsetto, enjoy daily commentary on the taste and squeakiness of cheese curds and learn a lesson or two about faith or church teachings.
Massachusetts diocese designates, trains younger priests as special ministers to sick
“They … are being trained to take the proper precautions to safeguard their health and the health of those with whom they come in contact,” according to a diocesan official.
Jesuit Father Richard Malloy: What do we mean by ‘spiritual Communion’?
At this time of the coronavirus pandemic, most are unable to receive physically the Eucharist, the sacrament of holy Communion at Mass.
Many say late Minnesota teen’s intercession has impact on vocations
The faith, piety and spirit-filled joy Charles Untz exhibited for priestly vocations has had an impact on Father Steve Hansen from St. Joseph, Missouri and on people across the globe.
Sunday Scripture readings: April 12, 2020
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
First reading: Acts 10:34, 37-43
Second reading: Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6-8
Gospel: Jn 20:1-9