Movies are a storytelling medium that can be tools to teach an understanding of obedience and moral character to children, teens and adults.
Palm Sunday: The moral character of Jesus in movies that teach obedience
Vocations answer God’s call to make great dreams come true, pope says
The message, released at the Vatican March 19, the feast of St. Joseph, was dedicated to the saint and “the dream of vocation.”
Sunday Scripture readings: March 21, 2021
Fifth Sunday of Lent
First reading: Jer 31:31-34
Second reading: Heb 5:7-9
Gospel: Jn 12:20-33
Year dedicated to families aims to strengthen joy, hope, cardinal says
Dedicating the next year to the pastoral care of families will be an important initiative, particularly at a time of pandemic and its consequences, said Cardinal Kevin Farrell.
Pandemic vocations: Call is the same, but many are answering on Zoom
Since the pandemic started, religious orders have adapted how they do formation, welcome new candidates and also reach out to potential vocations.
Priests must be welcoming fathers like St. Joseph, pope says
Like St. Joseph who had other plans for his life, but lovingly embraced his role as Jesus’ foster father, a priest assigned to a new parish cannot impose his own ways on that community, Pope Francis said.
No one can be excluded from the care, love of the church, cardinal says
While the Catholic Church cannot bless unions that are not sacramental marriages, the church will always welcome and accompany everyone, no matter their situation in life, said the prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life.
One faith, two calendars: Date of Easter still on ecumenical agenda
Although Western and Eastern Christians celebrate Easter on different dates most years, since the Second Vatican Council, the Vatican has been open to a common date for Easter.