Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for February 2022

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

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We join Pope Francis in praying for religious sisters and consecrated women and thanking them for their mission and their courage.

Deacon-structing Celibacy: Part 1

Sunday, October 27, 2019

Deacon Pedro

Deacon Pedro begins delving into the Catholic tradition of celibacy. Who takes the vow and why? Read this blog to find out!

Spotlight on vocations – Vatican Connections

Monday, February 6, 2017

Emilie Callan

On the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, the Church also marked the World Day of Consecrated Life with Mass in Saint Peter’s basilica. In his homily, Pope Francis encouraged those present to rekindle “what originally set their hearts afire” to answer God’s call, which he came back to when meeting with a […]

Led by the Spirit for Mission

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

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The 2017 message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations was released Wednesday entitled, “Led by the Spirit for Mission”. In the message for this 54th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the Pope reflects on the missionary dimension of our Christian calling. The Holy Father says that “commitment to mission is not something […]

Deacon-structing Consecrated Life

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Deacon Pedro

In the past, I’ve looked at what it means to be called and the meaning of discernment. I’ve also Deacon-structed the Vocations to the Single Life, to the Ordained Life and have dedicated many columns to the topic of Marriage. This weekend I am in Kansas City for the National Religious Vocation Conference convocation, so I thought […]

Pope In CAR: Homily during Mass with Priests, Consecrated Persons and Lay Leaders

Sunday, November 29, 2015

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On Sunday, November 29, 2015, Pope Francis celebrated Mass with priests, consecrated persons and lay leaders in Bangui, Central African Republic. Below you will find the full text of his prepared homily: Homily of Pope Francis Mass with Priests, Consecrated Persons and Lay Leaders Bangui, Cathedral 29 November 2015 On this first Sunday of Advent, […]

Pope urges for peaceful solution to conflict in Syria and Iraq – Perspectives Daily

Friday, September 18, 2015

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Today on Perspectives: Council of Cardinals announce a new Congregation, Pope meets with young people in consecrated life and with charities and bishops from the Middle East. Also, Sebastian Gomes brings us updates from the Canadian Bishops’ Plenary Assembly.

Pope Francis’ message for World Mission Day 2015

Sunday, May 24, 2015

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Pope Francis’ message for the upcoming 89th World Mission Day which will be marked on Sunday 15th of October 2015 has been released. In the message the Holy Father says, “being a missionary is not about proselytizing or mere strategy; mission is part of the “grammar” of faith, something essential for those who listen to […]

We Are Loved

Saturday, April 18, 2015

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This week on the SLHour we speak with Bishop Richard Moth of the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom; Our executive producer, Fr. Tom Rosica, CSB offers a reflection for the third week of Easter and the Jacob and Matthew Band rebrands as WAL with a brand new album, Always and Everywhere. Email us your […]

Take me to the Temple

Friday, February 1, 2013

Kris Dmytrenko

If you’ve visited Jerusalem, you never forget your first glimpse of the Western Wall. (Even if you haven’t, you can virtually travel there via Google street view.) The holy site is bustling with noise and activity, quite unlike the hushed reverence one might expect. Bowing fervently as they chant their prayers, pious Jews are dwarfed […]