In the journey of life, problems, storms, and worries are inevitable. Sometimes we encounter trials that shake our foundations, moments when our faith is tested, or seasons when our hope seems distant.
Al canonizar a siete nuevos santos en el Domingo Mundial de las Misiones, el Papa León XIV afirmó que Dios está presente dondequiera que los inocentes sufren, y que su justicia es el perdón.
“Dios concede justicia a todos, dando su vida por todos”, dijo en su homilía durante la Misa de canonización en la Plaza de San Pedro el 19 de octubre, el penúltimo domingo de octubre, cuando la Iglesia reza por los misioneros y sus esfuerzos en la evangelización, la educación, la salud y otros ministerios.
Desde un pequeño y muy adornado rincón de oración en un apartamento del sur de Dallas, las hermanas Patricia Medrano y Brenda Vasquez, convocan cada noche a miles de católicos a rezar el santo rosario.
El espacio es una iniciativa impulsada por Medrano y conocida como Minuto Católico, que se apoya en las redes sociales de Instagram, Facebook y Tim Tok, además de un canal de WhatsApp, para enlazar a jóvenes adultos que se comunican en español, desde cualquier parte del mundo.
An annual observance centered on vocations is a moment for prayer and rededication to helping young people find their place in God’s plan, Bishop Earl A. Boyea of Lansing, Michigan, said.
Struck suddenly by a debilitating disorder that took her mobility, her independence, and nearly her voice, Lauren Moore of the Catholic Music Initiative now prepares to make her first public return to the stage for a night of joyful praise to the Lord who saw her through her suffering.
While the number of Catholic priests and religious continues to decline, the number of lay missionaries, catechists, and permanent deacons continues to increase, according to the news agency Fides.
The pope drove across Rome Oct. 16 to address world leaders and government representatives at the headquarters of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. In addition to marking World Food Day, the delegates were celebrating the 80th anniversary of FAO’s establishment.
The Holy See’s diplomat to the United Nations has called for three key priorities in addressing the global crises of poverty, conflict, and climate change.
The “Litany of Humility,” which often is attributed to Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val, “outlines a model that is valid for all those who exercise responsibilities in the Church,” Pope Leo XIV said.
In the Smyth Pastoral Center of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, diapers pile high, onesies crowd clothing racks, and car seats, feeding chairs, and strollers are parked nearby. The space, stocked with a cornucopia of baby items, is home to the St. Mark Baby Shop, a volunteer-led ministry at the Plano parish that provides an array of materials for families in need.