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Pope’s General Audience – April 19, 2023
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Pope Francis
After talking about evangelization and talking about apostolic zeal, after considering the witness of Saint Paul, the true “champion” of apostolic zeal, today we will turn our attention not to a single figure, but to the host of martyrs,
Jacques Hamel: Servant of God, Martyr
Monday, July 26, 2021
Benjamin Boivin
Five years ago, Fr. Jacques Hamel was murdered while celebrating Mass. His martyrdom is not without meaning and can even bear unexpected hope.
Living in the land of martyrs
Friday, May 3, 2019
Kristina Glicksman
“Dungeon, fire, and sword” to me were a poetic allusion to adversity. I never thought to ask: “Which dungeon? What fire? Whose sword?” Until I lived in England.
Catholic-on-Catholic martyrdom: a new reality in the Church today
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Sebastian Gomes
Certainly, there are contemporary martyrs who are killed for being Christian. But more and more, contemporary martyrs are being killed for living out their Christianity.
Christian Martyrdom
Monday, March 19, 2018
Salt + Light Media
A reflection on the meaning and impact of Christian martyrdom; currently taking place in the Middle East and in many other parts of the world.
Press Release of the Archbishop of Rouen Following Hostage Situation at Church of Saint Etienne Du Rouvray
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Salt + Light Media
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 […]
Pope Francis’ Pentecost Homily and Regina Coeli Address
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Salt + Light Media
“The gift of the Holy Spirit renews the earth” Pope Francis against the backdrop of St Peter’s Basilica and dressed in scarlet vestments, celebrated Mass on Pentecost Sunday. In his homily, the Holy Father began by focusing on Sunday’s readings saying that, “the word of God, tells us that the Spirit is at work in individuals […]
When death is at the doorstep:
Martyrdom and Euthanasia in the Church
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Sebastian Gomes
It’s always difficult to say something about a subject that has not affected you in a particularly personal way. Nevertheless, death is a subject that is before us these days as a community of faith and as a society as a whole, and therefore warrants some reflection. I’d like to comment on two recent events […]
Archbishop Oscar Romero: Blessed and Defender of the Poor and Justice
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Salt + Light Media
A reflection on Archbishop Oscar Romero, Blessed and Defender of the Poor and Justice, and the significance of his beatification.
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