World Youth Day 2019
A child walks along the shores of Lake Ontario.

Season of Creation an invitation to pray

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Catholics might finally be ready to pray for the most obvious sign of God’s goodness that has ever been seen, touched or walked through — the natural world. 

Young adults gathered on the steps of the Cathedral of St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 20 during a vigil called "Evening Prayer for the Survivors of Clerical Abuse and the Healing of the Church."

Questioning Faith: The truth will make us agents of healing

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As a psychotherapist, I work with people harmed by abuse: abusers who “own” it, and who don’t; falsely-accused people; and many, many people from many walks of life who have been abused.  

St. Joseph and the child Jesus.

Imitate St. Joseph in service, hiddenness, Pope says

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VATICAN – Pope Francis told the Oblates of St. Joseph that for decades he has relied on the intercession of St. Joseph, and "never, ever has he told me no."
Pope Francis greets a recently married couple as he visits St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral in Dublin Aug. 25.

A fruitful marriage fulfills God's dream for the human family, Pope tells young couples

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DUBLIN – God wants every person to love and be loved, creating a family or community where love is nurtured and shared with all who are poor, lonely or in need, Pope Francis said.
Fr. Justin Huang He prepares homilies five weeks in advance, praying, reading, studying, writing and re-writing what he’ll say in front of 1,000 parishioners each weekend.

A preacher’s guide to a good homily

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VANCOUVER – By the time Fr. Justin Huang stands before St. Anthony of Padua Church on a Sunday morning, he has done 10 hours of preparation and written about seven drafts of what he’ll say.

Pope Francis elevates the Eucharist as he celebrates morning Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae at the Vatican March 12, 2018.

Eucharist is a taste of heaven on earth, Pope Francis says

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VATICAN – By receiving the Eucharist at Mass, Christians are given Christ's same spirit and a taste of eternal life, Pope Francis said.
The Passion of Christ, circa 1485−1490 (Old Saint Peter's Church, Strasbourg)

God's word on Sunday: Our seat awaits at the Lord’s banquet

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20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 19 (Year B) Proverbs 9:1-6; Psalm 34; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58

Pope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Aug. 15, the feast of the Assumption.

Pope Francis asks consolation for all who suffer on feast of the Assumption

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VATICAN – Mary's assumption into heaven was a special sign of God's favor, but it also indicates God's desire to save all people, body and soul, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis raises the Book of the Gospels during an evening meeting with Italian young adults at the Circus Maximus in Rome Aug. 11.

Fight church scandal by living Catholic faith authentically, Pope tells youth

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ROME – Members of the Catholic Church sin and give scandal, it's true, Pope Francis said, but it is up to each Catholic to live the faith as authentically as possible and witness to the world the love of Jesus.
Pope Francis greets pilgrims as he arrives in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Aug. 12, after an outdoor Mass celebrated by Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti of Perugia-Citta della Pieve, president of the Italian bishops' conference.

Not doing evil is not enough to make one a saint, Pope tells youth

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VATICAN – Being a Christian isn't just about not doing evil, but it is a daily exercise in loving others through good works and deeds, Pope Francis said.
Jezebel and Ahab by Frederic Leighton

God's word on Sunday: God is ready to help in our life’s journey

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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 12 (Year B) 1 Kings 19:4-8; Psalm 34; Ephesians 4:30-5:2; John 6:41-51

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