A Prayer for our Earth All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures. You embrace with your tenderness all that exists. Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty. Fill us with peace, that we may live as brothers…
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Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary recalls to us the following great truths and events: The visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth shortly after the Annunciation; the cleansing of John the Baptist from original sin in the womb of his mother at the words of Our Lady’s greeting; Elizabeth’s…
Carlo Acutis to be declared a saint
http://www.carloacutis.com/en/association/mostra-miracoli-eucaristici An Italian teenager who was informally known as “God’s Influencer” for using his computer skills to spread the Catholic faith is set to become the first saint of the millennial generation, the Vatican announced Thursday. Carlo Acutis died of leukemia in 2006 at the age of 15. Born in London, he grew up in Milan where…
Message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Theme of Pope Francis’ Message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation 2024 The Vatican is hosting at St. Peter’s Square the photo exhibition Changes, which will be open to the public from May 7 to 27, 2024. The Changes exhibition is curated by Lia and Marianna Beltrami, who founded the…
SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
With the Solemnity of Pentecost last Sunday, the Easter Season came to an end. On Monday, we began Ordinary Time, that is, the period when priests wear the colour green, a time during which we are called to live the Gospel in the ordinariness of everyday life, witnessing the joy of being disciples of the…
Felician Sisters General Chapter May 2024
Felician Sisters General Chapter which is beginning in Rome. Pictured here are the Felician Sisters who will be participating in this year’s General Chapter. The General Chapter, convened and conducted every six years under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, represents the entire Congregation and is a sign of unity and love. It is the…
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, 21 May
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, 21 May Declaration for culture In a bid to change this, in September 2022, delegations from 150 States gathered in Mexico for MONDIACULT 2022, the largest world conference devoted to culture in the last 40 years. They unanimously adopted the historic Declaration for Culture affirming culture as a “global…
Mary, Mother of the Church
On this Monday after the feast of Pentecost, often referred to as the birth of the Church, it is appropriate to celebrate the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church. Mary’s fiat, her ‘yes’ to be the mother of Christ, was the faith-filled response welcoming God’s indwelling life among us. Francis of Assisi’s prayer and…
The Feast of Pentecost
Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday, will be celebrated on May 28 this year. The word has its roots in the Greek word ‘pentecoste,’ which means ’50th day.’ Pentecost is a major festival in the Christian church and is celebrated by believers on the Sunday that falls on the 50th day of Easter. What are the…
St Felix of Cantalice
St Felix of Cantalice Life History Saint Felix of Cantalice was born in 1515, in Italy to parents who were peasant farmers. There he remained for twenty years, first as a shepherd and then as a farm laborer. He developed the habit of praying while working, and he dreamed of devoting his life to God….
Felicians Celebrate St. Felix
From the Memoirs of the Congregation: Felician Sisters Let them [the sisters] always radiate joy for the Glory of God, as St. Francis earnestly recommended. Let them imitate St. Felix and be always at peace in their simplicity and modesty. This happiness shall be their particular trait by which they will demonstrate that as…
Laudato Si’ Week May 21 to 28
Laudato Si’ Week May 19 to 26 to celebrate the 9th anniversary of the publication of the encyclical Laudato Si’. Click the link below for information on the theme for this year. Home 2024 This Laudato Si’ Week and Pentecost, let us gather in community to contemplate and nurture seeds of hope for our “suffering…