After Jesus’ Resurrection, the last chapter of John’s Gospel tells us that Jesus revealed Himself to His disciples as they were fishing. The disciples had been fishing all night and had caught nothing, but Jesus came into their midst and asked them to try once more: “Cast the net over the right side of the boat, and you will find something.” The disciples trusted Christ and put their effort behind that trust, and they filled their nets that day. It is with this same confidence that we embark again on our shared mission to promote priestly and religious vocations.
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Many of us today suffer from scrupulosity, which I think could be defined — at least insofar as it is…
St. Jeanne Jugan, foundress of my community of Little Sisters of the Poor, was a woman of few words. She left behind no letters or other writings, but she did impart little bits of advice to the young Little Sisters among whom she spent her final years.
String bracelets with the code WWJD? became a pious fashion trend in the late 90s, and they remain visible today on many teenage wrists. Coming in a variety of bright colors, the bracelets are a visible examination of conscience to the wearer: “What Would Jesus Do?” is a fruitful question to ask oneself in a moment of temptation.
By Father John Bayer, O. Cist. Special to The Texas Catholic Last month, 60,000 Catholics gathered in Indianapolis for the…
The Eucharist has been a subject of discussion for the past several weeks – from the National Eucharistic Congress that took place in Indiana with over 50,000 faithful in attendance, to the depiction of what appears to be a mimicking of the last supper at the Paris Olympics, to the Church’s focus on the Gospel of St. John, Chapter 6, which explains Jesus’ teaching on the Eucharist, for five consecutive Sunday liturgies. This is very significant for us Christians, especially for Catholics, who believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Pilgrimage to Mexico, Day 3: August 9, 2024 Our group visited the Church of the Fifth Apparition today, where Mary…
By Auxiliary Bishop Greg KellySpecial to The Texas Catholic Pilgrimage to Mexico City, Day 2: August 8,2024 The day was…
His Excellency Bishop Edward J. Burns first episcopal visit to Africa was a momentous occasion filled with enriching experiences and meaningful engagements. It was a blessing to the people of Africa and especially the people of Kenya and Uganda.
The last 24 hours of the Eucharistic Revival were packed: a Eucharistic procession through the city on Saturday afternoon; talks on Saturday night and Sunday morning; the closing Mass presided over by Cardinal Luis Tagle, the Pro-Prefect for the Section of Evangelization of the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization.