Pope’s General Audience – August 21, 2024

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Pope Francis

In his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflected on the descent of the Holy Spirit on Christ at his baptism. He said that "In the Jordan, God the Father “anointed with the Holy Spirit”; that is, He consecrated Jesus as King, Prophet, and Priest."

Baptism in Ecumenical Dialogue: Questions about the Trinitarian Formula | One Body

Friday, April 12, 2024

Sr. Donna Geernaert, SC

With our recent celebration of the Easter Vigil in mind, it’s a good time to reflect on the ecumenical significance of baptism and offer a brief review of some of the dialogues that have taken place on this topic.

Pope’s General Audience – January 3, 2024

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Pope Francis

Last week we introduced the theme of vices and virtues. It refers to the spiritual struggle of the Christian.

No Synodality Without Ecumenism | One Body

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Nicholas Jesson

It was a sunny Saturday afternoon and the square was filled with potted plants and trees as part of September’s Season of Creation observances.

The Universal Priesthood and Synodality | One Body

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Nicholas Jesson

The reports issued during the diocesan and continental phases of the Synod on Synodality 2021-2024 offer a consistent call for a renewed understanding of the universal or baptismal priesthood.

Jesus’ baptism, an act of love and liberation | Word Alive

Friday, January 7, 2022

Fr. Peter Skudra

When we celebrate the baptism of Jesus, we are reminded of our own baptism, of the fact that he has made us clean from all sin. How will we respond?

Becoming Christs | Word Alive

Friday, January 8, 2021

Kristina Glicksman

What does it mean to be baptized? Kristina Glicksman reflects on how our baptism is both a gift and a calling.

One Body: A new blog series on ecumenism

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Nicholas Jesson

What does it mean that all Christians are part of the Body of Christ? Read this new series on ecumenism exploring issues and ideas from the search for Christian unity.