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March 29, 2015

St. Basil’s parish reflects on environmental impact

John Dalla Costa and Fr. Chris Valka hope to continue the parish’s reflection on ecology beyond the Lenten season.

TORONTO - Construction has become the soundtrack of daily life at St. Basil’s parish.

Published in Canada: Toronto-GTA
March 16, 2015

What does the Pope want: ‘All I want is to go out for a pizza!’

Pope Francis preaches during a Lenten penance service in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican March 13. During a March 13 penance service, the pope announced an extraordinary jubilee, a Holy Year of Mercy, to be celebrated from Dec. 8, 2015, until Nov. 20 , 2016.

The “Pope of the Interview” strikes again: Pope Francis has given a lengthy — and fascinating — interview to a Mexican television station, which broadcast it on March 13 to mark the second anniversary of his election.

Published in Faith
February 10, 2015

Homilies must challenge, says new Vatican document

The Vatican says the homily is a discourse on the mysteries of faith, Scripture readings and the standards of Christian life, in a new document released Feb. 10.

VATICAN CITY - A homily at Mass is not a mini catechism class, the Vatican says in a new document on homilies, but it is an opportunity to explain Church teaching using the Scripture readings and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Published in Vatican
July 29, 2014

A homily must be about God’s word, not yours

A good homilest will be concise and focus on Scripture.

TORONTO - Perfecting the art of preaching is all about patience in preparation, says a homiletics professor. 

Published in Canada
March 19, 2013

Let us be "protectors of Creation, says Pope Francis

Following is the complete text of the homily that Pope Francis gave during the Mass inaugurating his Petrine ministry on March 19.

Published in About the Catholic Register
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