Catholics pack into basilica for ‘Fortnight for Freedom’ Mass, saints’ relics
The opportunity to honor two heroes of religious of freedom drew a standing-room only crowd to a Mass at St. Mary’s Basilica June 30. The relics of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, two 16th-century Catholics beheaded for their Catholic faith, were on display for veneration as part of a nine-city, cross-country tour during the Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week period that highlights the importance of defending religious freedom.
[VIDEO] Respect indigenous cultures, traditions, Pope asks in new prayer video
VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News) — Pope Francis has dedicated the month of July to praying for the world’s indigenous peoples, asking specifically in his new prayer video that their identity and cultural traditions be respected.
Experts: Cardinal Sarah’s Mass comments encourage what canon law permits
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Recent comments by a high-ranking Vatican official have sparked questions about the direction priests should face while celebrating Mass.
Homeless shelter volunteers put wheels in motion, create Spokes 4 Hope
Program volunteers fixed 127 bikes within a three-month span and continue to give people back the mobility that they need.
At closing Mass, people encouraged to pray, act for religious freedom
The theme for the 2016 Fortnight for Freedom, "Witnesses to Freedom," unfolded as faithful Catholics in Phoenix, the nation's Capitol and beyond spent part of their July 4 holiday in prayer.
Llaman a jóvenes a la santidad, con gran éxito se llevó a cabo el...
Durante el Youth Catholic Congreso (YCC) “Congreso de Jóvenes Católicos” 2016, los aproximadamente 700 chicos y chicas que asistieron, recibieron un llamado vehemente a la santidad los 11 y 12 de junio en el Centro de Convenciones de Phoenix.
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ statement opposing the legalization of recreational marijuana
The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference oppose the campaign to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Arizona because it is harmful to both children and families in Arizona.
A Father’s WITH
The love of a father for his children and his wife is captured in a four-letter word: with. We see this in the life of St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus. Even though he is mentioned a number of times in the Gospel accounts of Matthew and Luke, no words of his are recorded. What mattered was that Joseph was there, present to Mary and Jesus, always ready to listen and to encourage, to protect and to provide.
Fr. David Loeffler: Call to priesthood came early in life
It was always there — the calm, hushed murmurings to Fr. David Loeffler’s heart as he felt God’s love drawing him to the priesthood. He took his faith seriously, sharing it with his family when he would play Mass at home, to the point of reprimanding them if they fell asleep during his “homilies.”
Instruct the Ignorant: Francesca Thomas finds calling as children’s catechist, strengthens own spirituality
Francesca Thomas has been working with little kids since she first graduated from college. “I went to church pretty faithfully, but I don’t think my faith was particularly deep at that time. I sort of went, doing what you’re supposed to do, but I really was captivated by this whole putting-your-faith-into-action thing,” Thomas said.
