Continuing his series of audience talks about St. Joseph, Pope Francis focused on how the saint would discern the voice of God through prayer and dreams.
God offers courage, guidance to those in difficulty, pope says
Pope declares St. Irenaeus a doctor of the Church
In a decree released by the Vatican Jan. 21, the pope ordered that the second-century theologian be given the title of “doctor of unity” and said St. Irenaeus’ life and teachings served as “a spiritual and theological bridge between Eastern and Western Christians.”
Jan. 26 set as day of prayer for peace in Ukraine
“I am following with concern the rising tensions that threaten to strike a new blow at peace in Ukraine and put into question the security of the European continent, with even wider repercussions,” the pope said Jan. 23.
Jesuit journal echoes church teaching on ‘imperfect laws’
With the Italian parliament expected to vote soon on a proposed law on medically assisted suicide, a Jesuit physician and moral theologian has called on lawmakers to stop postponing action and to restrict the practice as much as possible by refining and passing an “imperfect law” that is on the table.
Doctrine must be safeguarded by discernment, faith, pope says
Discernment also is needed to fight against “abuses of every kind,” the pope said Jan. 21 during an audience with the cardinals, bishops, priests and laypeople who were taking part in the doctrinal congregation’s plenary assembly.
New Hallow Español app provides Catholic prayers, meditations in Spanish
Hallow, the No. 1 Catholic prayer and meditation app in the world, has launched a Spanish version of its app, Hallow Español, with a wide array of content exclusively for Hispanic Catholics.
Sunday Scripture reading: Jan. 23, 2022
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Neh 8:2-6, 8-10
Second reading: 1 Cor 12:12-30 or 12:12-14, 27
Gospel: Lk 1:1-4, 4:14-21
Partnering in the pandemic: Churches see possibilities for ecumenism
The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity has released a study on how COVID-19 has impacted ecumenical relations around the world.