What does it mean to be a saint? Who can become a saint?
We are all called to become saints. But what specifically does being a saint consist of? More importantly, how can we be holy? In this article we recall some ideas on holiness taken from a variety of sources.
What is the Rosary?
What is the Rosary, and where does it come from? Answers to some common questions about this Marian prayer. "Dear young people, learn to pray to Mary with the simple and effective prayer of the Rosary; dear sick people, may our Lady be your support in the trial of pain" (Pope Francis, General Audience of May 3, 2017).
What is a spiritual retreat?
A retreat is a days-long break to spend time with God in silence and prayer. It's a privileged opportunity to grow in love for God, to come to know ourselves better, and to know Him more deeply. It is a time to renew our faith, welcome the Holy Spirit's light, and calmly and thoughtfully explore the areas in which we can move forward in our Christian life.
Souls of prayer
Jesus often withdrew to speak to his Father God alone, and we too need some time every day dedicated to dialogue with God. Our friendship with Jesus Christ unfolds and grows in these moments of quiet, through simple conversations in which we open our souls wide to Him.
What is divine filiation?
Knowing that God loves us as a father loves his children and gives his life for them is the great mystery of divine filiation. As St. Josemaría used to say, we are bearers of "the only flame capable of setting fire to hearts." Answers to common questions about this gift of the Holy Spirit by which, through baptism, we are made participants in Jesus' life.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On 15 August, the Church celebrates Christ taking his Mother up to Heaven, a dogma defined by Pope Pius XII in 1950.
Go and Do Likewise (V): Grateful Children
The accounts of creation in Genesis introduce man’s three most fundamental relationships: with God, with his neighbour, and with the earth. The Church invites Christians to take these as a starting point in shaping society, caring for creation, and contributing to the common good.
Justice
One of the questions we often hear is: what do I owe God? And the answer is quite simple: we owe Him everything.
Jesus’ example in honouring mothers
The 12th of this month, the second Sunday of May, we'll be celebrating mothers on that annual celebration of Mothers' Day. Let’s look at the way Jesus praised his mother.
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.