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During every Mass where there is a probability that some non-Catholic visitors are present, such as during a funeral or wedding, the presiding priest or deacon usually announces that only

Every human activity, individual or organized in society, state or group of states is subject to moral judgment. The Church and the Vatican have a special obligation to be a

During a wedding ceremony, there is no need to ask anyone to be joyful. The joyful ones are the bride and the groom, their parents, siblings, members of the family,

This year, I will celebrate 35 years of my priestly ministry – a service to the Gospel – in the Catholic Church. On May 25, 1991, I was ordained a

This Sunday’s readings begin to point to the Ascension (May 17) and the Descent of the Holy Spirit (May 24). However, Jesus first admonishes the disciples not to let themselves

Brothers and Sisters, The Resurrection of our Lord which we celebrated two weeks ago, and continue to celebrate, is a reminder and assurance that we will live forever. Jesus also

Pope Leo XIV reminds the faithful that on Saturday, April 11, a Prayer Vigil for Peace will be celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica, and that everyone, both in person or following

“Light of the world, O Jesus,Although we have never seenYour open tomb,Whence comes this light among us,This feast among feasts, if not from you, the risen one?”By French poet, Patrice

A woman named Etheria was a pilgrim to the Holy Land in the 4th century (nearly 1,700 years ago). She left us her detailed description of the celebrations in Jerusalem

Since sin caused death to enter the world, sin puts its imprint on everything.  However, death cannot defeat the God of life and of the living. As soon as God’s