Sunday of the Word of God 2024
The Sunday of the Word of God was instituted by Pope Francis on 30th September 2019 and is observed on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. “a Sunday given over entirely to the word of God, so as to appreciate…
The 30-year-old priest who’s also a volunteer fireman
This parish priest serves as a volunteer firefighter on the side, doing both jobs with courage and dedication. From the Joué-lès-Tours fire station to his parish of Saint Marc, in Indre-et-Loire (west-central France), it’s only a short step for Pierre…
Pray boldly: St. Joseph Novena in his Jubilee year
My beloved father, all my trust is in you. In this year of St. Joseph, let us give special attention to the novena in preparation for his feast. We pray boldly, because as Padre Pio says: I do not remember…
Doa yang jujur ketika berhadapan seribu kesukaran
Baru-baru ini saya menerima sepucuk surat dari seorang wanita yang hidupnya, sebenarnya, telah merosot. Dalam beberapa bulan, suaminya menceraikannya, dia kehilangan pekerjaan, terpaksa pindah dari rumah yang didiaminya selama bertahun-tahun, terdampar di tempat baharunya akibat kekangan Covid, dan didiagnosis menghidap…
5 Saints who will bring joy and humor into your home
These saints taught others to be joyful, even on difficult days. Christians are not always known for their joy, which is unfortunate. Joy and good humor was a key element of many saint’s lives and they taught others to remain…
Archdiocese of Krakow opens beatification process of John Paul II’s parents
The Polish Bishops’ Conference agreed to open the cause of beatification for Emilia née Kaczorowska and Karol Wojtyła Sr. At a recent meeting in Warsaw, the Polish Bishops’ Conference agreed to initiate the diocesan phase of the beatification of St. John…
How not to feel isolated when praying the Rosary
Unite yourself with the saints in Heaven and all those in the world praying the Rosary right now. Often when we pray, whether it is the Rosary or some other form of prayer, it can be tempting to feel alone…
Catholics praying the Rosary create a “Map of Hope” amidst COVID-19
A group of friends wanted to spread hope during the turmoil caused by the worldwide pandemic. Throughout the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many around the world have looked to particular “maps” to track the spread of the virus. For…
Why work must always be followed by rest, according to St. John Paul II
Work is good, but it needs to be balanced by rest so that we can more closely imitate our Creator. Recent studies claim that the average work week is gradually increasing, with more and more people working an average of…
A prayer to St. Joseph so you can find work after the COVID-19 pandemic
If you’ve lost your job, ask St. Joseph the Worker to intercede for you. Each year in many countries, people begin the month of May with a celebration of International Workers’ Day. This year, the festive mood will be dampened…