VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The glory of God is not manifested with fanfare and applause but displayed through the love of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, Pope Francis said. “True glory is the glory of love because that is the only kind that gives life to the world. Of course, this glory is the opposite
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Treating all other people as brothers and sisters “is not fashionable now,” Pope Francis said, but it is a clear “calling card” of a Christian. “We know that brothers and sisters often argue and fight over many things, but even when that happens, they know how to keep alive that search
COLUMBUS, Ohio (CNS) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill that would make it illegal to carry out an abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected. “The function of government is to protect the most vulnerable among us, those who do not have a voice. Government’s role should be to protect life from the
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the 1950s, Archbishop Fulton Sheen was able to captivate the nation with his television program “Life Is Worth Living,” where his theological discussions in front of a chalkboard were often able to rival the likes of Milton Berle and Frank Sinatra during the prime-time slot. Catholics nowadays have no such media
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Like those who play soccer, people must learn to work together, help one another and race toward a clear goal, Pope Francis said. While one may not always achieve every goal in his or her life, having a clear set of objectives makes people see “where are we going and where
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When done ethically and free of charge, organ donation is a selfless gesture that contributes to fostering a culture of life, Pope Francis said. Christians who donate their organs offer “a gift to the suffering Lord who said that everything we have done for a brother or sister in need we
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marking retired Pope Benedict XVI’s 92nd birthday, the editorial director of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication insisted what the retired pope wrote about facing the clerical sexual abuse crisis is essentially what Pope Francis has said, too. “Celebrating Joseph Ratzinger’s birthday, it can be useful to underline the approach that both
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Acclaimed by the crowds and knowing he was the Messiah they sought, Jesus still chose the path of humility and self-emptying, focused only on doing God’s will, Pope Francis said on Palm Sunday. “There is no negotiating with the cross: one either embraces it or rejects it,” the pope told tens
FINE’NA NA TINAITAI Acts 10, 34. 37-43 Un tinaitai ginin i Bidan i Manapostulis Ha tutuhun kumuentusi siha si Pedro i MamPagånu ni esti siha na palåbra: “Gi hinassok-ku na en tingu’ ha’ håfa masåsangan gi todu iya Hudeha put si Jesus i taotåo Nasaret, ni matutuhun giya Galileha put i båotismu ni
By: Sr. MaryAnn Hartmann, MMB Today, April 21st, we celebrate EASTER–the newness of life in the Resurrection of Christ. I have celebrated April 21st, since 1979, as the Anniversary of my First Profession of Vows, as a Mercedarian Missionary of Berriz. Most people are familiar with the Silver Anniversary of 25 years or the
