The measure of every institution is whether it threatens or enhances the life and dignity of the human person.
Catholic social teaching: Life, dignity and love
Theology 101: We are made for communion with God
The Eucharist helps the faithful view the world through a Catholic lens.
Pope to confessors: Be fathers, brothers who offer consolation, mercy
Every confessor should understand he is a sinner, forgiven by God, and he is there to offer his brothers and sisters — sinners, too — the same divine mercy and forgiveness he has received, Pope Francis said.
Sunday Scripture reading: March 14, 2021
Fourth Sunday of Lent
First reading: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23
Second reading: Eph 2:4-10
Gospel: Jn 3:14-21
U.S. priest in exorcism ministry says focus should be on God’s power
Father Vincent Lampert, exorcist for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, is the author of “Exorcism: The Battle Against Satan and His Demons.”
Vice and virtue: Two threads woven in the human heart, pope, priest say
“Vices and Virtues: A Conversation with Pope Francis” is the latest sit-down interview between the pope and Father Marco Pozza, a chaplain in a maximum security prison in the northern Italian city of Padova.
Vatican official concerned by populist leaders ‘hijacking’ religion
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, head of the Vatican’s evangelization congregation, has expressed concern over the “hijacking” of religion by populist leaders who sow division and exploit the anger of those who feel excluded.
Australian priest: More homeless in Hong Kong than he’s seen in 36 years
Catholic priest favors the fast-food chain is that the 24-hour stores were among the few places that allowed homeless people to stay in the late evening and early morning hours.