Five teachings from Pope Francis to live Lent well
With the approach of this sacred period, we delve into the inspiring words of Pope Francis in his Message for Lent 2024, exploring five fragments that motivate us to live this time with renewed fervor and significance. Lent is the season of grace in which the...
“This is the path before us: journeying together and serving together”
SOLEMNITY OF THE CONVERSION OF SAINT PAUL CELEBRATION OF SECOND VESPERS 57th WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS Thursday, 25 January 2024 In the Gospel we have just heard, a lawyer calls Jesus “Teacher”. He does not want to learn...
Retreat for the Bishops of Canada
To begin this year’s celebration of the “Fiftieth anniversary of my Baptism in the Holy Spirit”, at the invitation of Cardinal Lacroix, we gave the annual retreat to the French-speaking Bishops of Canada. The Cardinal himself, without secretary or...
Fiducia Supplicans – On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings
In front of the many reactions to the Declaration of the Dicastery for Doctrine of Faith, Fiducia Supplicans, it seems useful to offer a brief commentary. The main thrust of the Declaration is to distinguish between liturgical, ritual blessings, that can only be given...
Meditating on the Scriptures: seven steps to bear fruit in your life
There are animals like cows and camels that have multiple stomachs to chew and digest food perfectly. Similarly, we can meditate on the Bible through several filters to bring forth the New Alliance. 1st Stomach for Chewing: Reading and Listening to the Word –...
