An excerpt of the thoughts of Pope Francis on the working of the Holy Spirit: newness, harmony and mission. First thought: Newness always makes us a bit fearful, because we feel more secure if we have everything under control, if we are the ones who build, programme and plan our lives in accordance with ourContinue reading “A Pentecost Sunday Reflection on Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11 By Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy”
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Pope tells priests not to live for their ‘own pleasure’ or act ‘like a peacock’
Francis urges new priests to nourish congregations with homilies, while making sure they are not bored Nineteen men lie prostrate for their ordination as priests for the Diocese of Rome on Sunday Pope Francis presided over the ordination of nearly twenty men to the priesthood on Sunday, where he warned them against being vain priestsContinue reading “Pope tells priests not to live for their ‘own pleasure’ or act ‘like a peacock’”
“Are We Afraid To Touch the Poor?” The ABC’s of Catholic Doctrine By Lianne Tiu
Last February, Pope Francis asked pilgrims at St. Peter’s Square to reflect on how to help the needy. It is true we have dropped a few coins for the poor; we have given baskets to them during Christmas season; we have donated food and clothes during disasters; and some of us have organized foundations toContinue reading ““Are We Afraid To Touch the Poor?” The ABC’s of Catholic Doctrine By Lianne Tiu”
POPE FRANCIS’ LENTEN MESSAGE 2015 Part 3
(Previously: And since we are united in God, we can do something for those who are far distant, those whom we could never reach on our own, because with them and for them, we ask God that all of us may be open to his plan of salvation.) 2. “Where is your brother?” (Gen 4:9)Continue reading “POPE FRANCIS’ LENTEN MESSAGE 2015 Part 3”
The Grace of Tears By Javier Luis Gomez
Everyone has their own story about how Pope Francis has moved them this weekend. For me this was when I heard what Pope Francis said to Iris Palomar, one of the street children at UST. In tears she asked the pope, “Why is God allowing bad things to happen, even if it is not theContinue reading “The Grace of Tears By Javier Luis Gomez”
The Latest From the Pope
Tea and cake for Pope Francis as he celebrates 78th birthday. Shouts of “Tanti auguri” – or, “Happy Birthday!” – filled St. Peter’s Square as Pope Francis circled around throngs of pilgrims on his pope mobile during the weekly general audience. The Holy Father, who turned 78 on Dec. 17, stopped to blow out theContinue reading “The Latest From the Pope”
THE LATEST FROM POPE FRANCIS
Pope to Meet With Autistic Kids to End Stigma. Pope Francis will meet with autistic children and their families in a bid to help raise awareness and end the stigma and isolation of people living with autism spectrum disorders. The audience will cap an international conference on autism being hosted this week by the Vatican’sContinue reading “THE LATEST FROM POPE FRANCIS”
Are you Catholic? Then stay in the Church, Pope says.
Pope Francis said that those waiting at the threshold of the Church without going inside are not true members of the Church, which Jesus established and on whom it is built. “We are citizens, fellow citizens of this Church. If we do not enter into this temple to be part of this building so thatContinue reading “Are you Catholic? Then stay in the Church, Pope says.”
Pope urges activists to struggle against ‘structural causes’ of poverty.
Pope Francis urged an international gathering of grassroots social activists to struggle against the “structural causes” of poverty and inequality, with a “revolutionary” program drawn from the Gospels. “The poor no longer wait, they seek to be protagonists, they organize, study, work, demand and, above all, practice that special solidarity that exists among those whoContinue reading “Pope urges activists to struggle against ‘structural causes’ of poverty.”
Put your gifts at the service of others, Pope Francis exhorts.by Elise Harris, Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis dedicated his weekly general audience to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, saying that rather than making us better than others, they commission us to serve our brothers and sisters. “A charism is more than a talent or personal quality. It is a grace, a gift that God gives through the HolyContinue reading “Put your gifts at the service of others, Pope Francis exhorts.by Elise Harris, Catholic News Agency”
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