VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Sometimes Christians seem to prefer complaining and being unhappy in life, but that makes them a perfect target for the devil, Pope Francis said in a morning homily. “Desolation is from the serpent,” who tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden and who “always bites” when a person sinks in despair,
JERUSALEM (CNS) — For four decades, Mousa Kamar has taken his place at the head of the heavy wooden cross used during the Franciscan Good Friday procession on the Via Dolorosa. Kamar, 55, can be seen every year at the front left of the cross, the same position where his father used to carry the
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Everyone has a direct line to Jesus, who is always nearby, ready to listen and help, Pope Francis said. “Jesus likes to see the truth of our heart. Don’t pretend in front of Jesus. With Jesus, always say what you are feeling,” he said during a visit April 7 to a
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians must be courageous when praying to God and not simply repeat prayers “like a parrot,” Pope Francis said. “In common parlance, people use an expression that I really like when they have a goal: ‘I put it all on the line.’ In intercessory prayers, this also applies: ‘I put it
HAGATNA, Guam (CNS) — Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes of Agana said the archdiocese was “saddened” that Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed a law legalizing recreational marijuana in the territory. Guerrero’s action April 4 allows people 21 and older to possess an ounce of marijuana, reported Pacific Daily News. Adults also will be permitted to
MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — Members of the Philippine clergy and human rights groups responded to President Rodrigo Duterte after he threatened to arrest all of his critics. At a gathering of prosecutors April 4, the president threatened to declare a “revolutionary war” if his critics “push me to my limit,” reported ucanews.com. “I will arrest
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis told a group of journalists to deliver facts and objective reporting, not fake news and rumors. He encouraged the group to continue offering platforms for “a free and open exchange of information, opinions and analysis,” which will “benefit the men and women of your country.” The pope made his
It takes courage to speak up–especially if what you have to say is something that others would rather not hear spoken out loud. Holding your tongue can be a virtue—except if the goal is to protect a guilty person. Elders deserve our respect—but sometimes they need to be held to account. Sexual assault is an
Someone shared the story about a manager who challenged his employees during their beach party that whoever can swim across the crocodile infested river will receive $1 million cash, or if he/she won’t succeed, the next of kin will get it. Right away someone was seen swimming fast tailed by crocodiles and as soon as
Gospel Reflection on Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion by Deacon Tom Schwieger, Nuestra Senora Bithen Delos Remedios Parish
