Listen to His Voice
In the past the Church in the United States has been rich in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. And it could be especially true today. At the same
A Part of Your Heart is in Heaven
“Look at your heart! It tells the story of why you were made. It is not perfect in shape and contour, like a Valentine Heart. There seems to be a
Resist Evil by Christ’s Light
“The memory of the saints, righteous people and the oft-forgotten peacemakers, show us that grace does not magically eliminate conflict, but instead it inspires active resistance to evil and an
A Love Which is Total
“[On married love] This love is above all fully human, a compound of sense and spirit. It is not, then, merely a question of natural instinct or emotional drive. It
The Church of Mercy
“If we—all of us—accept the grace of Jesus Christ, he changes our heart and from sinners makes us saints. To become holy we do not need to turn our eyes
A Spark of Light
“We deem it opportune to remind our children of their duty to take an active part in public life and to contribute toward the attainment of the common good of
The Love of Christ
“Ask yourselves, young people, about the love of Christ. Acknowledge His voice resounding in the temple of your heart. Return His bright and penetrating glance which opens the paths of
Open Wide the Doors to Christ
“Are we not perhaps all afraid in some way? If we let Christ enter fully into our lives, if we open ourselves totally to him, are we not afraid that
‘Toward a More Perfect Union’
Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Americans on the
God’s Beauty is Shining in His Creation
Every season is filled with a specific and unique beauty: Autumn with its beautiful foliage, Winter with its snow-covered landscapes, and Spring with its revival of nature. However, it is