The “Season of Creation” is an ecumenical effort runs from Sept. 1, which is the day in 2015 when Pope Francis introduced the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and lasts until Oct. 4, the feast of our environmental patron, St. Francis of Assisi.
We talk a great deal in this country about immigration, too often in language that is hostile or fearful. What we don’t talk about is emigration, the act of leaving one’s home.
St. Augustine was a “seller of words.” Prior to his conversion, St. Augustine was a professor of rhetoric in Rome, making money teaching students how to speak well and persuade audiences.
How can those in authority encourage women to commit to ministry or careers in the Church? Three critical steps come to mind.
Reacting to the scandal of clergy sex abuse and cover-up 17 years ago, eight bishops offered a bold proposal.
Better catechesis and reintroducing devotions like processions and adoration could help to foster love and reverence for the Eucharist.
The thing we lose with a diminished attention to holy days is not the opportunity to pray. It is the fact that we don’t all consecrate the day and celebrate together.
Catholic parishes could start using marketing to promote their events.
