‘In this Jubilee Year may we, as Pilgrims of Hope guided by the Holy Spirit, truly recognize the spark of hope that dwells in the heart of each person we encounter, that desire for and expectation of good things and happiness. May we, Pilgrims of Hope, enkindle and fan into flame that hope with our…
Pope Francis offers a letter on the devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, from his meditations and appeals in June, the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart, in advance of the anniversary of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque’s December vision of Christ’s heart of burning charity. See his letter, Delixit nos, here. From the…
‘Families are essential for our church’s mission,’ says the Most Rev. Brian Dunn, Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth, and Chair of the Episcopal Commission for Evangelization and Catechesis. ‘They show testimony to the Gospel in everyday life through love, sacrifice, and mutual care.’ This pastoral letter outlines a Gospel approach for catechesis in the family, catechesis with…
In my prayer the last few days, I have been convicted to write this short letter to you. Our hearts are grieved whenever and wherever the Eucharist is blasphemed, whether that is on the world stage, in the media, by the actions of others, or even by our own actions that deny the Real Presence…
After the 6,000 mile National Eucharistic Pilgrimage across the United States, the National Eucharistic Congress hosted 60,000 Catholics in Indianapolis. This great gathering in faith, with moving witness from hundreds of speakers, and overnight Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, brought faithful to their knees in prayer and thanksgiving. Relive this great event that took place…
This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins Matthew 26:28 Read the history of this dedication of the month of July to the Most Precious Blood of Christ here, and offer the merits of Christ’s Sacrifice for graces to be poured out upon your family…