?Pope Francis has published a new thoughtful document - a letter addressed to all faithful and even to all men and women of good faith - on human fraternity. We asked one of his close collaborators, Cardinal Michael Czerny SJ, to tell us about the meaning of this major document"....
"How can a pandemic NOT bring out a fear that is re-awakened by fresh recurrences and continuing confusions and failures."...
"God’s invitation to the messianic banquet is for all of us, whether or not we have the proper garment, and whether or not we are free from sin and imperfection. "...
"What is especially striking about Vatican II was Pope John’s “cordial invitation to the faithful of the separated communities to participate with us in this quest for unity and grace” (p 161), who were urged to send observers. During the council, between fifty and a hundred observers were present from the Orthodox and Protestant churches."jensen...
"“I arrived with nothing. I leave you with nothing, but I leave you with a great treasure, the faith.”"...
Yom Kippur atones for those who repent and does not atone for those who do not repent....
"Paul is reminding the Philippians to live out the selfless attitude that should arise as a normal response to being rooted and grounded in Christ."...
On the feast of the Canadian Martyrs, a reflection from an 8 Day Vocation Discernment Retreat, Martyrs Shrine, 2018....
Why not take some time - as the fall settles in - - to make a weekend retreat? ...
