Lent is a time for Christians to reflect on the ways they have disappointed God and resolve to return to him with their whole hearts, Pope Francis said.
Pope suggests Lenten exercise of asking God why he weeps
Blessed Restituta Kafka
1894-1943 Feast Day March 30 Born Helene Kafka in Moravia, she moved with her family to Vienna in 1896. Despite parental opposition, she joined the Hartmann […]
Berthold
died c. 1195 Feast Day March 29 Not much is known about this hermit who is considered by some historians to be the founder of the […]
Sunday Scripture readings: April 2, 2017
First reading: Ezekiel 37:12-14;
Second reading: Romans 8:8-11;
Gospel: John 11:1-45
Pay close attention to pope’s words and actions, papal nuncio says
Archbishop Pierre, who was appointed to the U.S. post by Pope Francis last April, tells us to pay attention to the pope, his message and his testimony.
Father Kenneth Doyle: Did Jesus feel abandoned?/ Prayers during adoration
Q. When Jesus was dying on the cross, according to the Gospel, he cried out, “My God, why have you abandoned me?” Why was he saying […]
Francesco Faa di Bruno
1825-1888 Feast Day March 27 This aristocratic Piedmontese Italian abandoned a military career for mathematics. Following studies at the Sorbonne in Paris, he began teaching at […]
Basil the Younger
died circa 952 Feast Day March 26 As a young man, Basil began living as a hermit near Constantinople, now Istanbul, Turkey. Courtiers of the Byzantine […]