One participant said Mary Magdalene is a role model of someone who is not afraid of advocating what is right and what is true, even if that carries a cost to herself.
Attendees at Holy Land conference discuss Mary Magdalene, who stood by Jesus’ cross until the end
Creating parish’s paschal candle helps eighth graders feel ‘closer to God’
Two youth from Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy were chosen to pour and decorate the 3-foot-tall Easter candle because of their dedicated service as junior sacristans at morning Mass.
Pope tells priests: Be agents of harmony, not division
Celebrating the chrism Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica April 6, the pope addressed his homily to about 1,800 concelebrating priests in the basilica on what he called “the birthday of the priesthood,” the institution of the Eucharist that is celebrated on Holy Thursday.
Holy Week is time for spring cleaning, including spiritually, pope says
Leading his weekly general audience April 5, the pope said Holy Week is the perfect time to simplify one’s life and let go of things, especially of wounds, sin and past offenses that keep one from living in hope.
Prison ministries bring hope and light of Christ to those ‘doing time’
They are giving back hope and faith to those men and women convicted of heinous crimes, who too often, are stigmatized and forgotten by society in general and even their own families.
Catholics can help guard against anti-Judaism during Holy Week, say experts
Nostra Aetate” explicitly declared that “what happened in (the) Passion cannot be charged against all the Jews, without distinction, then alive, nor against the Jews of today.
Good questions, FOCUS and large stuffed pigs: one new Catholic’s journey to the faith
The annual SEEK conferences hosted by FOCUS are for anyone interested in deepening their faith and spreading the Gospel.
Cardinal, star soccer coach say sports must emphasize formation
The world of professional sports has become overly focused on winning and profits and has lost its focus on forming children into healthy adults, said José Mourinho, a star soccer coach.