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.

Deacon-structing: Christmas Music

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Deacon Pedro

It seems that every year we have the same discussion around this time: what is the real meaning of Christmas? and let’s keep Christ in Christmas. There are even campaigns to boycott department stores that refuse to acknowledge the “reason for the season.” It’s so easy to jump onto that band wagon. To add to this, “Christmas” starts […]

Where is Christ in Communications?

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

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World Communications Day Where is Christ in Communication? Written by Dr. Jennifer Reid Adjunct Professor, University of St. Michael’s College This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the inauguration of World Communications Day by the Catholic Church. The past fifty years have brought radical changes in the way we communicate. Every change has created new challenges for […]

A World Seeking the Path of Lenten Renewal

Monday, February 23, 2015

Stefan Slovak

Perhaps now more than at any point in recent history, the world finds itself veering uncomfortably close to danger and uncertainty. We have a global financial system that is unsustainable and violence and military conflicts brewing in some of the world’s most volatile powder kegs. There are now new emerging problems like disease outbreaks and […]

Pope Francis’ Easter Vigil homily

Saturday, March 30, 2013

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Preaching at the first Easter Vigil of his pontificate, Pope Francis urged us not to be closed to the newness that God wants to bring into our lives. The Holy Father said that nothing remains as it was before, not only in the lives of the women at the tomb, but also in our own […]

This Christmas, I want to be… (Part 2 of 2)

Friday, December 31, 2010

Mary Rose Bacani Valenti

Waiting. Expecting. Calmly expecting. Expecting nothing else but to be with God. Just being available for Him. Last time, I talked about how a friend’s visit inspired me into the “passive active-ness” needed to prepare for God this Christmas. But there’s someone else who inspires me. On a regular basis. A woman just like me […]

This Christmas, I want to be… (Part 1 of 2)

Monday, December 27, 2010

Mary Rose Bacani Valenti

Waiting. Expecting. Calmly expecting. Expecting nothing else but to be with God. Just being available for Him. For almost two months, I have been focusing on what this is like as I reflected on Christ’s coming this Christmas. This mode of silent, almost “passive active-ness” was inspired by a visit from a friend. Three weeks […]

Opening ourselves to others and to Christ highlight Papal Intentions for December

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Matthew Harrison

As you know, in this time of Advent, the weeks leading up to Christmas, we prepare to welcome our Lord into our hearts. It is a time of reflection, of penance, but also of subdued joy. For some though, it can be a difficult time, particularly when December 25th arrives. The joy of Christmas may […]