When I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Chuuk back in the mid 70’s every few feet someone would call out to me to come and join them. “Come, eat!” While it served as a greeting, it also expressed a basic hospitality that was part of the culture. The stranger was welcome. Since then I’ve
FINE’NA NA TINAITAI Gn 9, 8-15 Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun Genesis Ilek-ña si Yu’us as Noah yan i lalahi-ña siha ni mañisiha: “Atan ha’, sa’ Hu istapblelesi i kuntratå-hu para hamyu yan i tinattin-miyu dispues di hamyu yan kuntodu para i manlåla’la’ na fina’tinas siha ni iståba manhahamyu: todu i påharu siha, yan
Fine’na na tinaitai J1 2, 12-18 Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun i Prufeta as Joel Ilek-ña i Saina, kuntodu på’gu, bira hamyu tåtti giya Guåhu yan todu i kurason-miyu, manayuyunat, yan mangakasao, yan mampininiti; Titik i kurason-miyu, åhi’ ti i magågun-miyu, ya en bira hamyu tåtti gi Saina, i Yi’us-miyu. Sa’ kariñosu yan yo’asi’ Gui’,
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholics should use the season of Lent to look for signs and symptoms of being under the spell of false prophets and of living with cold, selfish and hateful hearts, Pope Francis said. Together with “the often bitter medicine of the truth,” the church — as mother and teacher — offers
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholic priests must deliver good homilies so the “good news” of the Gospel can take root in people’s hearts and help them live holier lives, Pope Francis said. But the faithful in the pews need to do their part, too, the pope said at his weekly general audience Feb. 7. Catholics
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Lift up your eyes from your smartphones and see your brothers and sisters, those who share your journey of faith and those who are longing for the Word of life, Pope Francis told consecrated men and women. “Today’s frantic pace leads us to close many doors to encounter, often for fear
ROME (CNS) — The president of the German bishops’ conference urged priests to provide better pastoral care to Catholics who are homosexual, but he said, “I think that would not be right” when asked if he could imagine the Catholic Church blessing gay couples. The German bishops’ conference released an English translation Feb. 7 of
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The presence of a unified delegation and team for North and South Korea at this year’s Olympic Games gives people hope for a world dedicated to peace through dialogue and respect, Pope Francis said. At the end of his weekly general audience at the Vatican Feb. 7, the pope offered his
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The nationwide flu outbreak has prompted dioceses to take steps to suspend traditional rituals to prevent the spread of the virus as much as possible. From encouraging a simple nod or a smile during the sign of peace to draining holy water fonts, the actions come as the flu sweeps through virtually
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Meeting needs has long been the signature of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Now, the Vincentians are looking to add their signature to eliminating the reasons behind those needs. During a Feb. 3 lunch session for the society prior to the formal opening of the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in
