Our need for purity to connect with the Paraclete
Many years ago, I heard someone pray this prayer: “O Jesus, remove the unclean scab of sensual corruption that covers my heart, so that I can feel and readily follow the breath of the Paraclete in my soul.” These words can help us understand how God wants us to celebrate the feast of Pentecost that this year falls on Sunday 19th May.
"No defeat is forever"
In his 8 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about hope.
Spiritual Retreats in Nigeria, 2024
In 2024, the following spiritual retreats will take place in Nigeria at different venues. They start on the evening of the first day and end on the morning of the last day.
Pope's Prayer Intention for May 2024
Let us together pray “that men and women religious, and seminarians, grow in their own vocational journey through human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation.
Combat, Closeness, Mission (2): You Make the Path By Walking
For a Christian, Heaven is always just around the corner: life is at once a journey and a destination.
Spiritual accompaniment
In his apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis reminds us of the usefulness of spiritual accompaniment or spiritual direction for the Christian life.
Young People Increasingly Interested in Spirituality
An international research group presented their findings on youth, values, and religion in Rome last month. The study is being carried out by the “Footprints” research group from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (Rome) and seven other universities around the world.
"Fear is the great enemy of faith"
In his 1 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about faith.
"Njia" the African-illustrated version of "The Way"
In the last quarter of 2023, we received news of a social media project run by Dr. Jotham Njoroge (artist and philosopher) to illustrate the spiritual classic of St. Josemaría, "The Way". We caught up with him to get some details on this intriguing project.
"Walk in the footsteps of Jesus"
In his 24 April general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about the theological virtues.