"Sanctity is made up of heroic acts. Therefore, in our work we are asked for the heroism of finishing properly the tasks committed to us, day after day, even though they are the same tasks.” Saint Josemaría
"Sanctity is made up of heroic acts. Therefore, in our work we are asked for the heroism of finishing properly the tasks committed to us, day after day, even though they are the same tasks.”
In his 13 March general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about virtuous action.
In his 14 February general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about acedia, or sloth.
In his 31 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about wrath.
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on 18 January, culminating in the feast of the conversion of St. Paul on 25 January. Here are daily meditations and several other articles and stories related to the Octave for Christian Unity.
In his message for the World Day of Peace on 1 January 2024, Pope Francis speaks about artificial intelligence and peace.
In his 6 March general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about pride.
The Holy Father encourages us to meditate prayerfully on the journey from slavery to freedom as we prepare for Holy Week. "In Lent, to act also means to pause: to pause in prayer, in order to receive the word of God, to pause like the Samaritan in the presence of a wounded brother or sister."
In his 24 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about avarice.
In his 10 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about gluttony.
In his 27 December general audience, Pope Francis began a new catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about safeguarding the heart.
In his 28 February general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about envy and vainglory.
In his 7 February general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about sorrow or "worldly grief."
In his 17 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about lust.
In his 3 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about spiritual struggle.
In his 20 December general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's living Nativity scene in Greccio.