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Lourdes: A healing pilgrimage site

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Aline Haddad

Every time I visit my relatives in France, I devote a day to visiting Notre Dame de Lourdes in the Pau region. It's an essential pilgrimage, one that gives me spiritual strength. The pilgrimage allows me to reflect on my Christian life and, at the same time, experience inner peace.

Press Release of the Archbishop of Rouen Following Hostage Situation at Church of Saint Etienne Du Rouvray

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

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From Krakow, I have learnt with sadness of the killing this morning at the Church of Saint-Etienne du Rouvray. The three victims: the priest, Father Jacques Hamel, 84, and the authors of the assassination. Three other people were injured, one very seriously. I cry out to God with all men of good will. I would […]

Taizé vs Cluny: spiritual centers that tell the story of a church in history

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Sebastian Gomes

(People gather in one of the catechesis tents at Taizé, France.  They begin each session by singing one of the widely popular chants of the community.) In a remote east-central region of France sit two distinct spiritual centers that tell the remarkable story of a church that is always situated in a particular moment history. […]

A Catholic Response to the Paris Attacks: Peace as a Work of Penance

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Warren Schmidt

As I begin writing this, one week has passed since the series of terrorist attacks in Paris on November 13. I currently live about 6 km from the scene of the worst of the bloodshed of November 13: the Bataclan concert hall where 89 of the 129 deaths occurred. At about 10:15 that evening, I […]

A Holy Couple – Canonization Mass

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

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“The good Lord gave me a father and a mother more worthy of Heaven than of earth”. Photo: CNS/Paul Haring These words come to us from Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Carmelite nun and youngest daughter of Louis and Zélie Martin. Their names will soon be added to the book of saints next October […]

Archbishop and Auxiliary of St. Paul and Minneapolis Resign – Perspectives Daily

Monday, June 15, 2015

Stefan Slovak

Today on Perspectives, Pope’s Angelus Address, Archbishop and Auxiliary of St. Paul and Minneapolis resign, a former Nuncio is set to go on trial, a basilica goes up in flames in France and a look to a new Salt + Light series.

Homily of Pope Francis at the Mass of Canonization of 4 New Saints – May 17, 2015

Sunday, May 17, 2015

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Pope Francis canonized four women religious on Sunday, all 19th century nuns who worked in education. St. Marie-Alphonsine and St. Mary of Jesus Crucified were from the territory that made up historical Palestine; St. Jeanne Emilie de Villeneuve was a French nun and foundress; and St. Maria Cristina of the Immaculate Conception came from Italy. Below, […]

Ontario Doctors Fight for their Conscience Rights – Perspectives Daily

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Stefan Slovak

Today on Perspectives, Pope Francis’ weekly General Audience, condolences for flight crash victims in France, Ontario doctor’s take College of Physicians and Surgeons to court to fight for their conscience rights and a Catholic Church comes under attack in Pakistan.

Meet the Cardinals: Dominique Mamberti

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardinal-designate Dominique Mamberti, the only official of the Roman Curia among the 20 new cardinals named by Pope Francis, said the honor binds him even more closely to the pope and the church of Rome. Pope Francis’ announcement came just days before the cardinal-designate, the […]

When I Think Of Annonay: Remembering the Origins of the Basilian Fathers

Friday, September 5, 2014

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Salt and Light’s newest documentary, When I Think Of Annonay: Remembering the Origins of the Basilian Fathers, delves deeper into the rich history of the Basilian Fathers and their journey from a small town in the hills of Southern France, across the Atlantic to the establishment of their headquarters in North America. PREMIERE Sunday September 7th at […]

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