This is what Jesus does with each of us, each moment of each day. Jesus knows us better than we know ourselves. Jesus stands in our shoes. So, likewise, prayer helps us to stand in the shoes of another: the refugee of war, the new person to our country, the disabled, the struggling single mother,…
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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…