The Creativity of Charity
How can I help assist those in need? Where do I start? This short documentary shows creative ways in which Catholics from various countries have responded to the needs of those around them.
Christmas Greeting from the Prelate of Opus Dei
Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz has sent a brief message for the solemnity of the Birth of Jesus.
A Golden Opportunity to Celebrate
Kibondeni College in Kenya has been celebrating its 50th anniversary for the last 12 months with various events. Here are some of the highlights.
Like the Parting of the Red Sea
Joseph Hyginus, a Sri Lankan supernumerary living in Canada, talks about immigrating to find better opportunities for his family, and how he found his vocation along the way.
To Know Him and To Know Yourself (I): Stealing Christ's Heart
"Perhaps we could define prayer like this: a word that 'steals Christ’s heart' and enables us to live, from now on, close to Him."
50 Years as a Priest
For the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest on 13 December 1969, here is the Letter Pope Francis wrote to priests for the 160th anniversary of the death of the holy Curé of Ars, Saint John Vianney.
"Marked by the seal of suffering"
In his 11 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, speaking about the persecution Saint Paul underwent.
An Inspiration to Many
Peter Harris will be remembered as a very cheerful and optimistic family man with a creative mind.
"The enchanting image of the Christmas crèche"
Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter "Admirabile signum" on the Nativity scene, with link to free audio version.
The Pope's Prayer Intention for December
Every child who is marginalized, abused, abandoned, without schooling, or without medical care, is a cry that rises up to God.