Pope's Prayer Intention for June 2021
Let us pray for young people who are preparing for marriage with the support of a Christian community: may they grow in love, with generosity, faithfulness and patience.
In Los Angeles: Lights! Camera! Action!
With all the allure of glamour and fame, it might seem that Hollywood is the farthest one could get from a life of self-giving and service to others. But this program in Los Angeles seeks to equip young women with the skills and values they need to be catalysts of change in the entertainment industry.
First Women Scientists Receive Guadalupe Scholarships
The first women scientists from Africa who carried out research thanks to the Guadalupe Scholarship Program sponsored by Harambee were Dalene Kembabazi from Uganda and Celine Tendobi from D.R.Congo.
"On the last day, God solves everything"
Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer in his 26 May general audience, speaking about "the certainty of being heard" by God.
Eloisa, Spain: "Real love always leaves a trace"
In March 2018, Eloisa was just leaving Mass on Sunday when she heard a faint cry: “Elitoo…” She turned around and saw her husband, Manolo, who had suddenly begun feeling dizzy. They brought him to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and an aggressive bone metastasis, and was told he didn’t have long to live.
"The sanctity of a few people can change the world"
Fadi Sarraf, who was born in Syria and worked as an engineer in Canada, was ordained a priest on May 22. He talks about his hopes and expectations in his new life as a priest.
Archbishop Gänswein Ordains 27 Priests from 14 Countries
Archbishop Georg Gänswein exhorted the new priests to “remain in Christ.” “In an age when there is so much talk of being ‘progressive,’ you are being asked to remain in Christ.”
"This is the moment of sheer faith"
In his 19 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer, speaking about distractions and aridity in our prayer.
May Recollection Kit (2021)
A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. As we continue to face a global pandemic, this guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.
Spiritual Kitty Party
After completing her graduation, Joslin worked as a Computer Instructor and Computer Programmer in India and abroad. Now she lives in Mumbai with her husband and two daughters. During these trying times of pandemic, among restrictions, confinement and lockdowns, fear and uncertainties, she found a nice and simple way of keeping in touch, accompanying and helping her friends from home: virtual “Kitty parties.”