Pope Francis Calls for Day of Fasting for Peace in Ukraine
Expressing his great anguish over the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, Pope Francis has asked that next 2 March, Ash Wednesday, be a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine.
Saint Raphael Meditation: A Life of Faith
A meditation (guided prayer) on Jesus' call for a radical dependence on God and detachment from material goods.
Why is the Pope Peter?
For the feast of the Chair of Saint Peter on 22 February, we can reflect on why we see the Pope as our Lord Jesus Christ’s representative here on earth.
“Cause a Commotion”: Using Social Media to Evangelize
The Pope’s words — "hagan lio," "cause a commotion" — have inspired an online initiative making use of YouTube and Instagram to spread testimonies of faith by well-known speakers.
What is prayer? Does God hear and answer us?
Jesus teaches us to build a relationship with God, our Father, in the New Testament. Throughout the centuries, countless people have prayed. But sometimes we are not sure how to address God, or whether He will listen to us.
"I left drugs and found Jesus in my work"
Bruno lived in the world of drugs. He hit rock bottom and went through a rehabilitation process. And God showed Himself to him in the sacraments, in the homeless, and in his job in a supermarket warehouse.
Catechesis on Saint Joseph
A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on St. Joseph (2021-2022), downloadable as a free eBook.
"In the Church, Joseph continues to protect the Child and his Mother"
On 16 February, in his final catechesis on the figure of Saint Joseph, Pope Francis spoke about his role as "patron of the Church."
"Beginning and beginning again!"
Writing from Nigeria, Jacinta describes her struggle to overcome her addiction to Instagram, and the help she received from the writings of Saint Josemaria.
Very Human, Very Divine (XI): Then the World Speaks to Us
Temperance in the desire to know enables us to grasp the deepest truth about the world, and become contemplative souls in the middle of the world.