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Pope: Conversion doesn’t happen through magic, but concrete actions

Posted by admin - March 16, 2017

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Conversion doesn’t come from the wave of a magic wand, but from learning to do good through concrete actions every day, Pope Francis said. While even…

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Pope Francis greets people March 12 during a visit at the Rome parish of St. Magdalene of Canossa. (CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters)

Sin is scary, but God is always ready to forgive, pope says

Posted by admin - March 16, 2017

ROME (CNS) — Witches don’t really exist, so they can do no harm, Pope Francis told a young girl, but gossip, sin and evil exist and they hurt people every…

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Pope Francis speaks during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 15. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Shady business deals that threaten employment a ‘grave sin,’ pope says

Posted by admin - March 16, 2017

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Employers who make business deals that threaten people’s livelihood commit a sin that robs men, women and their families of their dignity, Pope Francis said. “Whoever…

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A Saint for Our Islands
The Miracle and Favors

Posted by admin - March 16, 2017

Why Miracles? Miracles reaffirm God’s love for us. Through them God reveals His power to heal and His great mercy for us. Miracles are spiritual gifts God gives His Church,…

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Newly inducted members of Mount Carmel School’s Father Arnold Bendowsky chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society pledge their oath as members of the society.

53 Students inducted into Mount Carmel School’s honor Societies

Posted by admin - March 16, 2017

THIS PAST week, 53 students were inducted into Mount Carmel School’s Immaculate Conception Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and Father Arnold Bendowski Chapter of the National Elementary…

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People gather as Pope Francis leads the Angelus March 5 in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Giorgio Onorati, EPA)

Bible, like cellphone, should be carried always, pope says

Posted by admin - March 11, 2017

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians should care about reading God’s messages in the Bible as much as they care about checking messages on their cellphones, Pope Francis said. As Christ…

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Pope Francis attends the first day of his Lenten retreat at the Pauline Fathers' retreat center in Ariccia, 20 miles southeast of Rome, March 5. The pope and top members of the Roman Curia are on retreat from March 5-10. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano)

God’s voice is heard through humility, Franciscan tells pope, Curia

Posted by admin - March 11, 2017

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Humility is needed in order to recognize the voice of God in others, especially those who are perceived to be weak or subject to prejudice, a…

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Philippine Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila speaks to the crowd during a Feb. 18 protest against plans to reimpose the death penalty, promote contraceptives and intensify the drug war at the Walk for Life in Manila. (CNS photo/Romeo Ranoco, Reuters)

With passage in House, Philippines poised to reinstate death penalty

Posted by admin - March 11, 2017

The Philippines stands poised to reinstate the death penalty after it was put on hold 11 years ago. The church in the Philippines, which has grown more vocal in recent…

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Almsgiving: Lenten practice gives chance to ‘be generous with the poor’

Posted by admin - March 11, 2017

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Although the word almsgiving does not come up much in regular conversation, Catholics hear it plenty during Lent since it is one of the three pillars of…

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Church leaders: Support communities facing fear during Lent and beyond

Posted by admin - March 11, 2017

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Recalling that Pope Benedict XVI once said that those who live with hope live differently, Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville of Washington said faith communities have a…

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