The Start of Spring and Mother’s Day: renewal and memories

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Aline Haddad

March 21 marks the start of spring and Mother's Day in many countries. It evokes nostalgic memories for me, as it does for many others who celebrate their mothers on this day.

Pope Francis’ Homily at Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and on the 50th World Day of Prayer for Peace

Sunday, January 1, 2017

Salt + Light Media

At 10 am this morning in the Vatican Basilica, Pope Francis presided at the celebration of the Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God in the Octave of Christmas and in commemoration of the 50th World Day of Peace on the theme: “Nonviolence: A Style of Politics for Peace.” Below you will find […]

Connect5: Pierluigi Molla, on his mother, St. Gianna

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Salt + Light Media

Pierluigi Molla, son of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, shares memories of his mother and the lessons Catholics can learn from her life. How are you going to spend the next five minutes of your time? You could browse social media or check your email, but how about meeting a fascinating person and learning something relevant […]

Mom, how can people hurt each other so much?

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Rosina Di Felice

I recall with much vividness Sept 11, 2001. It was a surreal day that will always be remembered for all the evil and destruction at the hands of terrorists. Although violence has occurred since the beginning of time, this organized and premeditated act shocked the world and instilled a heightened fear of terrorism. I was […]

Deacon-structing Marriage: Part 3

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Deacon Pedro

Last week we looked again at something I wrote in 2009 about the nature and design of Marriage. I am curious to know your thoughts on this and whether you think it makes sense. If there are any moral theologians out there, please comment as you would know better than I whether my argument that all Church […]