Cardinal Muller said in an interview published Jan. 10 that the constant comparison and false reports of division between Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI by both secular and church media outlets threaten the dignity of the papacy and the faith of many.
False narrative of papal division ‘harmful,’ former doctrinal chief says
Saint of the Week: Marguerite Bourgeoys
When Pope John Paul II canonized her in 1982, she became Canada’s first woman saint.
Family ministry begins with listening, recognizing grace, cardinal says
The first step in pastoral ministry with, for and by families must be listening to families describe their real-life joys and challenges, said Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell.
Sunday Scripture reading: Jan. 10, 2021
The Baptism of the Lord
First reading: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or 55:1-11
Second reading: Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9
Gospel: Mk 1:7-11
Virtual retreats offer boost for spiritual health in pandemic
The Sisters of St. Joseph at Manna House assessed the COVID-19 situation and began offering both spiritual direction and many of their retreats virtually.
Like the Magi, look to the heavens for hope, pope says on Epiphany
n times of doubt and suffering, Christians must not focus on their problems, but instead lift up their eyes to God, who leads them toward the hopeful promise of great things to come, Pope Francis said on the feast of the Epiphany.
Lebanese man’s decades of research helps great-uncle’s sainthood cause
An extensive research beginning around 1979 by great nephew helped bring about the cause of canonization of the two martyrs from Baabdat: Fathers Melki and Saleh.
St. Genevieve
PUSH is an acronym for “Pray Until Something Happens” and St. Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, certainly did “PUSH.”