Catherine Labouré, how a Daughter of Charity was born
Today, the 31st December, is the liturgical memorial of Saint Catherine Labouré, known for the apparitions of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. An explanation of how her vocation was born and why she chose the charism of St Vincent de Paul.
Amnesty and pardon, Pope's call is transcendent
In Spes non confundit, Francis called on governments to grant forms of amnesty or pardon to restore hope to prisoners, building on what the Bible says about the Jubilee. A gesture that recalls what happens to sinners who are touched by God's grace.
Jubilee of Hope, Pope invites everyone to enter Holy Door symbol of Christ
The opening of the Holy Door on Christmas Eve in St Peter's Basilica marked the beginning of the 27th Ordinary Jubilee in the history of the Church. Pope Francis exhorts every man and woman to "have the courage to go through the door" that is a sign of Christ. Yesterday another door was opened by the pope in the Rebibbia prison in Rome.
Charity and proclamation always go together: the lesson of St Stephen
Through the story of Stephen, we understand that the cross is central to the life of the Church and to our personal lives. And that persecution becomes a source of mission. Catechesis of Pope Benedict XVI on St Stephen, 10 January 2007.
Jesus, the true hope of the Holy Land and of the whole world
The harshness of reality must not deprive us of the joy of Christmas, a joy already experienced by Joseph and Mary in spite of the difficulties. This Child enters human history as the Prince of Peace and the herald of eternal life: He is the way out for the Holy Land and for the whole world. From the homily by Card. Pizzaballa for the Christmas Eve Mass.
The birth of Jesus is the central event in the history of humanity
"In the mystery of Christmas is fully reflected the truth of his plan of salvation for man and for the world. It is not only man who is to be saved, but all creation is invited to sing to the Lord a new song, to rejoice and to exult together with all the nations of the earth." Homily at Midnight Mass of Saint Giovanni Paolo II, December 1994.
Luther exalted by Italian Bishops’ daily as precursor of Amoris Laetitia
The Italian Bishops Conference (CEI) daily newspaper Avvenire, exalts the "surprising convergences" between the German reformer and the 2016 exhortation on the family written by Pope Francis. A praise that confirms doubts and dubia about the heterodox mentality behind certain 'openings'.
Gay pilgrimage removed from Jubilee calendar embarrasses Vatican
Mystery surrounds the pilgrimage of LGBT associations surreptitiously removed from the official website of the Holy Year. Above all, the Vatican kept silent about the planned event, then removed it following protests, but it will take place anyway.
The immigrant church venerates 'relic' from boat tragedy
With pomp and circumstance, the diocese of Mazara has accepted a fragment of wood from the boat that sank carrying illegal migrants in Cutro, Calabria, in 2023. It then proffers it to the faithful as a relic to be venerated in a month-long pilgrimage. But it is an idol fruit of immigrant ideology which confuses the 'victims' of migration with martyrs. The denunciation by the association Iustitia in Veritate (Justice in Truth)
The world celebrates Notre Dame symbol of Christian civilisation
World leaders and heads of state are in Paris for the reopening of the cathedral. And certainly not to see its modern interior. The world's attention is focused on a timeless monument, heritage and symbol of the Europe that was once Christian.
Italian bishops and Jesuits promote LGBT agenda at Jubilee
A special event for world rainbow associations in St Peter's Basilica, for the promotion of homosexuality, is planned for Holy Year. With the blessing and direct participation of the Society of Jesus and the Italian bishops.
Ravenna: faithful file law suit demanding truth about Eucharistic miracle
A turning point in the affair of the probable Eucharistic miracle of Savarna: the faithful have filed a complaint for "insulting religion through contempt". They asked for the confiscation of the samples that had been analysed and had shown traces of blood, but which have since disappeared. “We want clarity on the confidentiality agreement between the diocese and the local health authorities and the communication of the results via Whatsapp.”
