Saints Philip and James’ Story James, Son of Alphaeus: We know nothing of this man except his name, and, of course, the fact that Jesus chose him to be one of the 12 pillars of the New Israel, his Church. He is not the James of Acts, son of Clopas, “brother” of Jesus and later…
National Day of Prayer
For Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., issued the following proclamation declaring this a National Day of Prayer: On this National Day of Prayer, we recognize the power of prayer to strengthen our spirits, draw us together, and create hope for a better tomorrow. This year, the theme for National Day of Prayer…
May 1st, St Joseph the Worker
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/feast-of-st-joseph-the-worker-471 To foster deep devotion to Saint Joseph among Catholics, and in response to the “May Day” celebrations for workers sponsored by Communists, Pope Pius XII instituted the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker in 1955. This feast extends the long relationship between Joseph and the cause of workers in both Catholic faith and devotion. Beginning…
2024 Earth Day for a plastic-free world
2024 Earth Day for a plasti-free world Each year, Earth Day has a specific theme to draw global attention on pressing environmental issues. Under the banner “Planet vs. Plastics,” this 54th edition is focused on plastic pollution and on the urgent need to reduce its use and production. Beyond its environmental implications, the proliferation of plastics…
Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Earth Day April 22, 2024
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network) including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. Be a part of the solution. Build a brighter, greener, and…
Mission Matters April 12, 2024
Sister Mary Roberta Moser, CSSF Everyone has a life story: that wondrous place where chronological time and personal history encounter vision, hope, disappointment, heartache, faith, trust, and countless other spectacular moments that make living miraculous. Born in the city of Kalisz in 1825, Blessed Mary Angela spent the 74 years of her life’s journey in…
O dcenianie roli kobiet – Pope Francis – April 2024
Wiele kobiet jest traktowanych jako „coś, czego można się pozbyć”. „Istnieją kraje, w których kobietom zamyka się dostęp do edukacji lub rynku pracy”. Wiedziałeś, że to wciąż ma miejsce w XXI wieku? Czas zacząć działać! W nowej intencji Papieskiego przesłania wideo, przygotowanego przez Papieską Światową Sieć Modlitwy, Papież Franciszek podkreśla, jak ważne jest, by „rządy…
The Role of Women – Pope Francis
“There are countries where women are forbidden to access aid, open a business, or go to school.” Did you know this is still happening in the 21st century? It’s time to act! In a new Pope Video intention, produced by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, Pope Francis emphasizes the importance that “governments need to commit…
CJPD NATIONAL DELEGATES PLANT TREES AT FELICIAN SISTERS’ FORMATION HOUSE (EMBU)
Our Felician Formation House in Embu was gifted with trees from delegates from CJPD The Catholic Justice and Peace Department
Reflection for Holy Week
by Sister Robert Moser, CSSF There is so much going on this week in our Scripture readings. As we walk the walk from Palm Sunday to Easter through the Thursday arrest and the Friday execution and the long Saturday wait in the void, imagine all of us, changing our minds, renewing our minds, altering our…
Commission on the Status of Women
Commission on the Status of Women Sister Maryann Agnes Mueller, CSSF, attended the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), the UN’s largest annual gathering on gender equality and women’s empowerment. This year 14,000 women, representing almost every country in the world, registered for the two-week meeting held at the United Nations in…