The Day of Confraternities and Popular Piety
In the Gospel we heard a passage from the farewell discourses of Jesus, as related by the evangelist John in the context of the...
The oil of consolation and the wine of hope
On 11 February 2013, Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation from the papacy. The full text is reprinted here.
Dear Brothers,
I have convoked you to...
What Are the Laity to do Without the Mass?
Lord, we are the least of all the nations, now we are despised throughout the world, today, because of our sins. We have at...
On the service of charity
“The Church’s deepest nature is expressed in her threefold responsibility: of proclaiming the word of God, celebrating the sacraments and exercising the ministry of...
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Dear Brothers and Sisters!
At the end of its Constitution on the Church, the Second Vatican Council left us a very beautiful meditation on Mary...
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
You are gathered in Rome for the Order’s World Consultation which takes place every five years to reflect on the situation...
The Kids’ Bulletin: A fun way for Catholic kids to learn about the...
Yes, the title and subtitle above taken from the Kids’ Bulletin website best describes a liturgy project that is being well received by parents,...
Education in the New Evangelization
The Year of Faith has encouraged a broad acceptance of new types of evangelization. These include the utilization of various new media and technologies...
The Church embraces all humanity
I would like to reflect in particular on the meaning of the word “catholic,” a word which indicates an essential feature of the Church...
Why I chose ‘Francis’
As you know, there are various reasons why I chose the name of Francis of Assisi, a familiar figure far beyond the borders of...