Poem That Inspired Ecology Encyclical
English translation of Saint Francis' "Canticle of the Sun" (written in the Umbrian dialect), from which Pope Francis took the title for his encyclical "Laudato Si."
Caring for the Sick in the Family
In his June 10 general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the "daily heroism" of families that care for a loved one who is ill.
"Vulnerability of the family"
In his June 3 general audience, Pope Francis began a cycle of reflections on the problems families face today, starting with poverty and a "culture of Mammon" that places money over family ties.
"I forgave papa"
Maria Estela is Guatemalan. Several years ago she was taught the skills needed to earn an income in Ixoqui, a rural center that seeks to improve the material and spiritual life of the women in the area.
40 Years Since June 26: #JuneForFamilies
On the 26th of June, the Church celebrates the feast of Saint Josemaria, who died on this date in 1975. In this year of special prayer for families, we offer each day in June some advice of his on the family, both for the web and the social networks.
Catechesis on the Family
A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on the family (2014-2015), downloadable as a free eBook.
May 31: Two Special Feasts
Sunday May 31 is the feast of the Holy Trinity, and also the day the Church remembers our Lady's Visitation. Some resources for celebrating both feasts.
eBook: Catechesis on the Family (Vol. I)
The first 8 of Pope Francis' Wednesday general audiences on the topic of the family, in pdf and epub format.
"Bishop Romero was a man of God"
Msgr. Joaquin Alonso recalls a meeting in Rome in 1974 between Archbishop Oscar Romero and Saint Josemaria, which gave him the opportunity to get to know the future Blessed quite well.
From Shanghai to Rome
Yiran was born in China, in a city near Shanghai. Reading Scott Hahn's “Rome Sweet Home” gave her the final “push” she needed to decide to be baptized soon.