International Union of Superiors General were meeting May 2-6 and exploring the theme, “Embracing Vulnerability on the Synodal Journey.”
Religious superiors see realism as important part of synod process
Bishop Steven Biegler: Companions on the journey
The synodal process calls us to step back and ask: Are we proclaiming the Gospel to the widest possible audience? Are we journeying together with the people of ordinary life, like Jesus did?
Jesus renews love for life, pope says
Jesus “invites us to dive into the good without the fear of losing something, without calculating too much, without waiting for others to begin.”
Sister Norma Pimentel accepts peace award for families at border
Sister Norma is the 50th recipient of the award, created by the Davenport Catholic Interracial Council and inspired by Pope John XXIII’s 1963 encyclical, “Pacem in Terris” (Peace on Earth), which called all people to secure peace among the nations.
Pilgrims seek St. Junipero Serra’s intercession for California
A trio of young adults alked more than 800 miles in the footsteps of St. Junipero Serra on a Lenten pilgrimage to pray for California that spanned the 46 days from Ash Wednesday to Easter Vigil.
Sunday Scripture readings: May 1, 2022
Third Sunday of Easter
First reading: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41
Second reading: Rv 5:11-14
Gospel: Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14
Young adult Catholics discuss need to promote climate change efforts
A 2021 report from the Springtide Research Institute said 74% of Catholics age 13 to 25 identified environmental causes as something that they are concerned about or that they care about.
Vermont parish celebrates birth of Servant of God Joseph Dutton
Why would a parish celebrate the 179th anniversary of someone’s birth?