With tensions rising over the proper role of religion in society, the broader culture appears to be compartmentalizing religious faith and moral thinking into something akin to “a hobby,” said Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Robert E. Barron Oct. 4.
Barron: If religion becomes an afterthought, ‘our society loses its soul’
Jesus, the source of truth, sets people free, pope says at audience
“The call is above all to remain in Jesus, the source of truth who makes us free,” the pope said Oct. 6.
October is month to focus on living as missionaries every day, pope says
“Mission is based on an encounter between people, on the testimony of men and women who say, ‘I know Jesus, and I’d like you to know him too,” the pope said.
Ask Father Tom: Do you see this person?
“When we view people only through convenient labels, even if not with cruel intent, we risk obliterating the humanity of the other; and with it, something of our own.”
Vatican launches prayer campaign for Laudato Si’ goals
The 40-day prayer campaign begins Oct. 4 — the feast of St. Francis, and concludes Nov. 14 — the World Day of Prayer for the Poor.
Sunday Scripture reading: Oct. 3, 2021
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Gn 2:18-24
Second reading: Heb 2:9-11
Gospel: Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12
Living the faith in the world: Book explores Pope Francis’ social teaching
Pope Francis said that, like many Latin American Catholics of his age, the Second Vatican Council shaped his theological and pastoral vision.
Three groups hope to have a million people say rosary for life in October
In the U.S. Catholic Church, October is observed as Respect Life Month and the first Sunday of the month is Respect Life Sunday, which this year is Oct. 3.