Awaiting the New Shepherd
The installation of the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel signals the commencement of the conclave—a moment of anticipation and hope.
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Tag: Holy Spirit
🕊️ United in Prayer
How are you feeling about the start of the Conclave? Are you viewing it with trepidation or embracing it with faith?
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April 10, 2024 Wednesday General Audience, St. Peter’s Square (Personal Photo)
By Jacquelyne Rocan
Like so many throughout the world, I enjoyed a beautiful Easter celebration on April 20, rejoicing in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and His triumph over death. I watched the coverage of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, preside over the Urbi et Orbi message from Rome and then travel throughout St. Peter’s Square in the Popemobile to give his blessings to those gathered in the square. It was a beautiful moment of love and I thought a good sign that the pope was continuing to heal after his recent health issues and long hospital stay.
Continue reading “Reflections on Pope Francis”Be Satisfied
Eucharist. Communion. The food that satisfies.
Through the power of Christ’s word, the bread and wine, the gifts become his very Body and Blood, the only food capable of feeding the deepest hunger of the human heart.
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Some argue that Western culture, with its strong emphasis on material success and individualistic values, can result in a neglect of deeper spiritual needs.
Continue reading “Teach Us Goodness”The Great Omission
The love of Christ urges us to bring the truth of the gospel to the world. How well are you spreading the good news through authentic love and patience to your family, friends and others? Are you inspiring others to have a powerful relationship with Christ? Do you spread Christ’s love to others?
Continue reading “The Great Omission”Easter People in a Good Friday World
As I’m embracing the idea that “God is in all things,” in my life, I fall deeper into the mystery in which I’m certain we are to live. This Lent was a different one, where I was stretched in ways that were uncomfortable but as a priest friend noted, you have the grace of courage.
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Today is International Workers’ Day and the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. Do you think about the spiritual dimension of your work?
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Divine Mercy
Mercy is heartfelt sympathy for another’s distress, impelling us to support and assist if we can. As St. Thomas Aquinas says, “Mercy takes its name—misericordia—from denoting a person’s compassionate heart for another’s unhappiness.” Our beloved Pope Francis, laid to rest yesterday, was known for his merciful approach to leading the church.
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Smitten With Goodness 