Pope Francis began the service praying that God would “open our eyes, that we may see the evil we have committed, and touch our hearts, that we may be converted to you.”
Confession is more about God’s forgiveness than our sins, pope says
Holy Saints ACC to host ‘Confesstival’ with prayer, penance
In addition to individual confession with one of four priests who will be available, the day includes exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, adoration and votive candles for penitents to light at the front of the church. Sacred music also will play quietly in the church.
Pope to consecrate Russia, Ukraine to Mary
The Eastern- and Latin-rite Catholic bishops of Ukraine had been asking Pope Francis for the consecration.
Airport chaplains offer sacraments, provide a listening ear to travelers
If any travelers are carrying around too much emotional baggage, they might find an airport chaplain to lighten the load.
Lenten services, retreats and other opportunities
Don’t miss these local opportunities to enrich your Lenten experience.
Ukraine deserves peace, Pope Francis says
The pope made his remarks Jan. 26, the day he had set for worldwide prayers for peace in Ukraine.
Chinese archbishop: Three stages to ‘drama’ involving church, communists
The ongoing “drama” between Chinese Catholics and the nation’s communist leaders has three stages, Archbishop Hon said at the 28th international conference of the U.S.-China Catholic Association, held at Jesuit-run Santa Clara University in California.
Two new Canadian Indigenous leaders to prioritize reconciliation
Reconciliation between Canadian society and the country’s Indigenous communities is possible, say two new national Indigenous leaders.