Corporal Works of Mercy

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Prevain Devendran

Corporal Works of Mercy: A Reflection on Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

West Coast welcomes Mother Teresa’s postulator for upcoming events

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Salt + Light Media

One of the defining celebrations of the 2016 Jubilee Year of Mercy was the canonization of Mother Teresa. Beloved around the world by believers and non-believers alike, her relentless care for the poor and abandoned struck the heart of humanity. Her story continues to spread through the ministry of her postulator, Fr. Brian Kolodiejchuk, MC, […]

Ring in the new year with a look back at the Year of Mercy

Saturday, December 31, 2016

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The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy (Dec. 8, 2015 to Nov. 20, 2016) was the 27th holy year in history, and the first since the Great Jubilee of 2000, called by Pope John Paul II. In calling the 2016 holy year, Pope Francis said, “At times we are called to gaze even more attentively on […]

Bringing Jesus

Monday, December 26, 2016

Deacon Pedro

Two years ago I was home, in Panama for my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were married December 26, 1964. Of course, the priest had to make a comment about how St. Stephen was the first martyr and how Marriage is like martyrdom. We laughed but he had a point. Martyrs are not killed against […]

Next World Youth Days to be Marian – Perspectives Daily

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Emilie Callan

The Vatican announced the themes for the next World Youth Days to culminate at the International World Youth Day in Panama in 2019. They are taken from the Gospel of Luke and are inspired by the three theological virtues of faith, charity and hope. A new website for Peter’s Pence was launched today, making it […]

Homily of Pope Francis for Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe and Closing of the Jubilee Holy Year of Mercy

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Salt + Light Media

At 10:00 this morning, the Solemnity of Christ the King, in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis celebrated the closing Mass of the Holy Year of Mercy, with the new Cardinals, with the College of Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops and Priests. At the beginning of Mass, the Holy Father led the Rite of closing of the Holy […]

Finding Mercy Behind Bars

Monday, November 14, 2016

Emilie Callan

Emilie Callan reflects on the Pope's visit Jubilee of Prisoners in 2016, and how he has a special place in his heart for those who are incarcerated.

Pope Francis’ Homily at Jubilee for the Homeless

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Salt + Light Media

November 13, 2016 St. Peter’s Basilica For you… the sun of justice shall rise, with healing in its wings” (Mal 4:2). The words of the Prophet Malachi, which we heard in the first reading, shed light on today’s Jubilee. They come to us from the last page of the last Old Testament prophet. They are […]

Year of Mercy to End November 20, 2016

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Matteo Ciofi

There are only ten days left before the conclusion of this Year of Mercy. On November 20th, the last Sunday of the liturgical year and the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King, Pope Francis will close the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica. This Sunday, November 13, all the other Holy Doors across […]

1 Hour WYD Wrap-Up show airs Wednesday!

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Sebastian Gomes

A month after that memorable experience of World Youth Day Krakow, Salt and Light Television is pleased to bring you a special hour-long WYD Wrap-Up show this Wednesday, August 24 at 9pmET / 6pmPT. There were so many great story lines: the World Youth Day returning to its birthplace, the city of Saint John Paul II. […]