"Sanctity is made up of heroic acts. Therefore, in our work we are asked for the heroism of finishing properly the tasks committed to us, day after day, even though they are the same tasks.” Saint Josemaría
"Sanctity is made up of heroic acts. Therefore, in our work we are asked for the heroism of finishing properly the tasks committed to us, day after day, even though they are the same tasks.”
In his 13 March general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about virtuous action.
In his 28 February general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about envy and vainglory.
In his 7 February general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about sorrow or "worldly grief."
In his 24 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about avarice.
In his 10 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about gluttony.
In his 6 March general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about pride.
In his 14 February general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about acedia, or sloth.
Let us pray that the terminally ill and their families always receive the necessary medical and human care and assistance.
In his 17 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about lust.
Let us pray that the Spirit help us recognize the gift of different charisms within the Christian communities, and to discover the richness of different ritual traditions within the Catholic Church.
Let us pray that those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world might imbue the Church with their courage and missionary drive. And to be open to the grace of martyrdom.
The Holy Father encourages us to meditate prayerfully on the journey from slavery to freedom as we prepare for Holy Week. "In Lent, to act also means to pause: to pause in prayer, in order to receive the word of God, to pause like the Samaritan in the presence of a wounded brother or sister."
In his 31 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about wrath.
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on 18 January, culminating in the feast of the conversion of St. Paul on 25 January. Here are daily meditations and several other articles and stories related to the Octave for Christian Unity.
In his 3 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about spiritual struggle.