At his livestreamed weekly general audience, the pope focused on the importance of thanking God and letting others see one’s gratitude.
Gratitude leads to much-needed hope, joy, pope says at audience
Pope encourages young people to pray together, support each other
Although the COVID-19 pandemic prevented European young adults from praying in the New Year together in Turin, Italy, moving the Taize prayer gathering online has allowed them to involve their peers from around the world.
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Sunday Scripture reading: Dec. 27, 2020
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
First reading: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3
Second reading: Col 3:12-21 or Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19
Gospel: Lk 2:22-40
Pope on Christmas: Share hope, promote peace, give vaccine to all
On a Christmas like no other, Pope Francis prayed for people who could not be with their families because of the COVID-19 pandemic and urged everyone to recognize and help those who are suffering even more.
St. Genevieve
FESTIVIDAD: 3 DE ENERO PUSH es un acrónimo de “Pray Until Something Happens”, o “Oren hasta que algo suceda”, sin duda Santa Genoveva, patrona de París, […]
Church leaders stress need for Christmas hope after challenging year
Christmas messages shared by U.S. Catholic leaders stressed the need to keep hope and faith alive this season particularly in the midst of the challenging pandemic year.
Contemplative prayer: Another way to discern the will of God
“The pandemic has been an invitation for each person to go within, to go deeper within themselves and to find the spiritual practices that nurture their relationship with God, with the divine.”