VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Lord has safeguarded the faith of the people of God in China, Pope Francis said. “And the faith of God’s people has been the compass that has shown the way” to Christians in China throughout history and until today, he said in a video message to people taking part in…
Reading 1 Jas 4:1-10 Beloved:Where do the wars and where do the conflicts among you come from?Is it not from your passions that make war within your members?You covet but do not possess.You kill and envy but you cannot obtain;you fight and wage war.You do not possess because you do not ask.You ask but do…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Take advantage of conflicts since they require people to come together and cooperate, Pope Francis told a delegation from Loyola University Chicago. “Thank God there are conflicts,” he said during an audience with the group at the Vatican May 20. “Conflicts cause us to walk in mazes, and you get out…
Reading I Gn 3:9-15, 20 After Adam had eaten of the tree, the LORD God called to him and asked him, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden; but I was afraid, because I was naked, so I hid myself.” Then he asked, “Who told you that you…
WASHINGTON – Bishop Larry Silva of Honolulu has announced that Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect at the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization, will be a special guest for the Asian and Pacific Island Catholics National Encounter, July 15-17. “With great anticipation, we look forward to His Eminence’s affirming presence and accompaniment in the faith on behalf of…
Readings for the Pentecost Sunday Readings for the Mass during the Day Readings for the At the Vigil Mass Readings for the Pentecost Sunday – Mass during the Day Reading 1 Genesis 11:1-9 The whole world spoke the same language, using the same words. While the people were migrating in the east, they came upon…