Pope Francis declared an Extraordinary Year of Mercy beginning Dec. 8, 2015 and ending Nov. 20, 2016. Bishop Donald Kettler has designated several shrines and churches […]
Shrine profile: The St. Cloud Shrine
Indulgences: God’s love overflowing
By Timothy Johnston Pope Francis has called the church to celebrate an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy and to reflect on God’s abundant mercy and love for […]
Comfort the Sorrowful: Couples’ grief deepens compassion for others experiencing loss
Jim Wenner is well trained in the funeral home business. For more than 150 years, his family has owned and operated funeral homes in the Cold […]
Comedian, cardinal, inmate present Pope Francis book on mercy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Arms flailing, the exuberant and perhaps hyperactive Italian actor and comedian Roberto Benigni described Pope Francis as a masterful minister of God’s […]
Church’s credibility found in showing mercy, pope says in new book
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Being ministers of God’s mercy, church members overcome “prejudice and rigidity,” taking risks like Jesus did in order to heal and to […]
Comfort the Afflicted
Online Lesson: These online lessons may be used: • by individuals anytime, anywhere. • in group settings — families, faith sharing groups, faith formation programs, and […]
Let’s talk about Laudato Si’ – Chapter 1: “What is Happening to Our Common Home?”
A continuing conversation on the care of our common home Pope Francis penned his encyclical, “Laudato Si’” for “every person living on the planet” not only […]
Laudato Si’ study guide Chapter 2: ‘The Gospel of Creation’
Pope Francis wrote his encyclical, “Laudato Si’” for “every person living on the planet” not only to read but also to “enter into dialogue with all […]