Russian Orthodox Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk CNS photo/Robert Duncan February 24, 2020 “Devils take great delight in fullness, and drunkenness and bodily comfort. Fasting possesses great power and it works glorious things. To fast is to banquet with angels.” + St. Athanasius Friends– Dr. Moynihan apologizes for his absence this past [...]
Pope Francis during his weekly General Audience (AFP or licensors) At the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis says the Church is like “a field hospital” that must care for the sick, even when our actions incite envy and hatred in others. Continuing his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, Pope Francis reflected on [...]
Pope Francis says that in order to be saved we must love God and our neighbour – "and this is not comfortable." Pope Francis during the Angelus (AFP or licensors) At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis reflected on the day’s Gospel reading, in which Jesus is asked, “Lord, will only a few people [...]
Pope waves to pilgrims in St Peter's Square during the Angelus (Vatican Media) At the Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis speaks of the importance of not feeling burdened when offering a warm welcome and a sense of fraternity to those in need as a way of combining contemplation and action. By Francesca Merlo Pope [...]
The Pope reflects on the Parable of the Good Samaritan and says the trait of a true Christian is to always be merciful and compassionate. By Linda Bordoni Pope Francis on Sunday upheld the example of the Good Samaritan as a model for Christians, explaining that only by loving our neighbours as ourselves, do we show [...]
Pope Francis speaks of the missionary characteristic of the Church and on how it brings joy, peace and healing. By Linda Bordoni Pope Francis focused his catechesis on Sunday on the missionary nature of the Church, pointing out that it must always be joyful and bring peace and healing. Reflecting on the Gospel reading of the [...]
Pope Francis greets the faithful at the Sunday Angelus in St Peter's Square (Vatican Media) Following Jesus means no looking back. At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis says that being a disciple of the Master means being prompt, decisive, and always on the move. By Christopher Wells In his reflection at the [...]
Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the feast of Saints Peter and Paul (Vatican Media) Pope Francis presides over Holy Mass on Saturday in St Peter’s Basilica for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul... By Lydia O'Kane As Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis on Saturday celebrated the feast of the Patrons of this ancient [...]
Pope Francis waves to pilgrims in St. Peter's Square (Vatican Media) Pope Francis invites the faithful, on this feast of Sts Peter and Paul, “to appreciate the qualities of others, to recognize their gifts without maliciousness and envy.” During the Angelus, following Mass in St Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis once again reflected on Saints [...]
Pope Francis reflects on the life of the early Christian community during his ongoing catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles. Pope at Papal Audience (Wednesday) Vatican Media Picture Vatican media Dear brothers and sisters: In our catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, we now consider the way of life of the first [...]
