VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the machine of warfare continues to churn out more dangerous weaponry, only the power and joy of Christ’s resurrection can fill hearts with comfort and peace, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter blessing. “May the one who gives us his peace end the roar of arms — both in
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just as Jesus always sought to be with the people to serve, teach and heal them, so, too, must priests always be in the midst of God’s people, “pouring ourselves out” for them, Pope Francis said. Being with the people “is the most beautiful place” to be, he told priests during
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (CNS) — Northern Arizona University students walking to class turned their heads the afternoon of April 19 to see a gathering of nearly 100 Catholic students and community members singing solemnly, with two students carrying a large wooden cross. Stations of the Cross is an annual event sponsored by Holy Trinity Newman Center
ROME (CNS) — Jesus’ gesture of washing his disciples’ feet, an act once reserved to servants and slaves, is one that all Christians, especially bishops, must imitate, Pope Francis told hundreds of inmates and prison employees on Holy Thursday. “Jesus’ rule and the rule of the Gospel” is to serve others and not “to dominate,
NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) — Pope Francis’ surprise kiss on the feet of South Sudanese political leaders is the message of Easter, the country’s Christian leaders said in a joint Easter message. The action has resounded across Africa, with ordinary South Sudanese citizens, clerics, politicians and civil society groups celebrating it as a major boost for
Gospel Reflection on Second Sunday of Easter by Deacon Tony Yarobwemal, San Antonio Parish
The candidates for the 2019 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) received the sacraments of initiation, Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation last Easter Vigil presided by Most Rev. Ryan P. Jimenez, D. D. This is the night that “shall be as bright as day” as proclaimed by the Exsultet, an ancient church hymn as
Cooking. Painting. Stitching. These are just a few of the dozens of alternative courses that were taught this past week at Mount Carmel School as part of Mini-Course Week. In its 23rd year at the school, Mini-Course Week gives junior high and high school teachers and students a chance to take a break from traditional
Today we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. This Feast Day was introduced into the Liturgical Year of the Church in order to draw people to contemplate, give thanks for and enter into the great mercy of God through the Resurrection of His Son, Jesus. During this day we are invited to consider… … that God showers
God’s Gift of Remedios Palacios Castro In World War I Saipan was seized by Japan from Germany by October 1914. Following that war, Saipan was placed under the Japanese by the League of Nations as part of the South Pacific Mandate. From that time onward the Japanese developed the island and had thriving fishing
