As his Muslim neighbors and fellow Jericho residents make their way home for the iftar, which breaks the daily fast throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Franciscan Father Mario Hadchiti hands out small bags of dates and water to passersby in front of the Franciscan Good Shepherd Church.
‘We are all brothers,’ Franciscan in Jericho says of iftar gifts
Saints of the Week: Apostles Philip and James the Less
Philip had a part in feeding the 5,000. Not much is known about James.
Ask Father Tom: What suicide has taught me
Five understandings about suicide suggest ways readers may be a potential source of healing and hope to others.
Q&A: Suicide and the Catholic Church
The Catholic Church now has a greater understanding of the grave anxiety of a suicidal person and their capacity to make decisions.
Theology of the Body conference speakers to discuss spiritual journeys
Last year’s conference of the Theology of the Body Institute was an unexpected success, attracting more than 70,000 online registrants.
Pope: Synodality must be based on reality, not fashionable ideas
A true synodal path comes from making concrete choices that give way to the action of the Holy Spirit, not from following spur-of-the-moment concepts that adhere to the latest trends, Pope Francis said.
In times of trouble, church turns to prayer with Mary, theologian says
The global Catholic Church coming together to pray for an end to the coronavirus pandemic represents the hope and faith of the people of God and how they find solace and strength together with Mary, said a theological expert in Mariology.
Sunday Scripture readings: May 2, 2021
Fifth Sunday of Easter First reading: Acts 9:26-31 Responsorial Psalm: 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 Second reading: 1 Jn 3:18-24 Gospel: Jn 15:1-8 By Jem Sullivan | […]