VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus wants his followers to move from a formal observance of God’s commands to an interior acceptance of them and, in that way, to no longer be slaves to sin and selfishness, Pope Francis said. “He encourages passing from a formal observance of the law to a substantial observance, welcoming the
ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) — It’s sometimes said that life is a journey. For Karla and Jason De Los Reyes, preparing for their new life together involved a literal journey — traveling 74 miles on foot along the Camino de Santiago in the days leading up to their wedding in Spain. The couple, who are parishioners
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Lay men and women live out their Christian calling by sharing the gifts they received from God with others and not keeping them for themselves, Pope Francis said. In a message to participants at a conference for lay Catholics in Madrid Feb. 14, the pope said that Christians are called “to
BALTIMORE (CNS) — No selfies. No cat videos. Not even an artfully composed photo of avocado toast. Come Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, Sheila Wheltle’s social media accounts will go dark for 40 days. Her last post will read: “Gone for Lent … See you at Easter.” More Americans are embracing the concept of a “digital
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Recognizing and repenting for one’s own sins and errors is difficult, but essential, Pope Francis said. “To understand (one’s) sin is a gift from God, it is the work of the Holy Spirit” who helps each person realize “the evil I have done or that I may do,” the pope said
Gospel Reflection for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time by Rev. Fr. Jason Granado, Parishes of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and San Jose-Oleai.
Mother Margarita loved her missionary life because she was truly in love with Jesus Christ. In 1934, she wrote, “when a missionary loves her mission very much, when she is totally centered in it, she sees everything pleasant and easy.” She knew that when we love much, we can attain much. She also knew
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hearts hardened by ideology, selfishness and arrogance leave no room for God, Pope Francis said. “The Lord only goes in hearts that are like his heart,” that is, “hearts that are compassionate, open,” the pope said in his homily Feb. 18 during morning Mass at the Domus Sanctae Marthae. The pope
By Rose Gamier Four Decades. That is how long the Legion of Mary in Guam has been in existence. And on February 9, 2020, Legionaries gathered to celebrate its 40th Year Anniversary. Representatives from Saipan Immaculate Conception Curia, the council which oversees the Legion of Mary in the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, joined the event
Last week, LITURGY in our Diocese shared an overview of the contents of the Diocesan Guidelines on Music in the Liturgy. This week, we focus our attention on how music plays an integral part in the Eucharistic Celebration. In the book Sacrosantum Concillium (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy), the sacrament of the Eucharist is the
