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St Raphael Meditation on the Ascension of Jesus

During the coming weeks, we will publish, in audio format, some meditations preached by priests, which can help strengthen your life of prayer.

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"Enter into Christ with your whole life"

Video message of Pope Francis to young people for the centenary of Saint John Paul II's birth.

"What more can I do?"

As we face a global health crisis, we may find ourselves feeling helpless or at a loss about the best ways to respond or react. What difference can one person really make to improve such a complex situation? The example of Joanna from Singapore shows that knowledge of one’s personal circumstances, a network of good friends, and a bit of initiative can go a long way.

Saint Josemaria's Prayer Before Our Lady of Guadalupe

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz speaks about Saint Josemaria's pilgrimage in May 1970 to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico to pray for the Church and the whole world.

From the Prelate

"Prayer is the most intimate mystery of our being"

In his 13 May General Audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer. He also highlighted the feast of Our Lady of Fatima and said he would offer a special Mass on 18 May for the 100th anniversary of Saint John Paul II's birth.

Little House, Big Family!

At the beginning of the fifth week of quarantine I was asked “How are you managing with all your kids in that little house of yours?” My husband and I have a happy little brood of nine children ranging in ages from 5 to 22.

“Prayer is a cry arising from the hearts of those who trust in God”

In his 6 May General Audience, Pope Francis began a new series of catechetical addresses on the topic of prayer.

Pope's Prayer Intention for May 2020

Let us pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.”

Are you free on Saturday?

“Are you free on Saturday?" V and I are hosting some friends for Theology of the Body (ToB) at our house. Please join us.” So the following Saturday, I became part of the ToB Gang thanks to two young ladies who made a discovery and had the zeal to share it with their friends.

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"The way of the beatitudes is an Easter path"

In his Wednesday audience on 29 April, Pope Francis concluded his catechesis on the beatitudes by offering reflections on the last one.