Faith

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

August 18, 2018

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 asks consolation for all who suffer on feast of the Assumption

August 15, 2018

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.

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

August 13, 2018

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.

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

August 13, 2018

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.

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

August 11, 2018

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

Questioning Faith: Evidence points to leap of faith

August 9, 2018

Are you afraid of the dark?

Don't fall for idolatry when difficulties arise, Pope says

August 8, 2018

VATICAN – Like the ancient Israelites, Christians today also can fall into the temptation of creating their own idols when difficulties and uncertainties arise, Pope Francis said.

Faith is a relationship, not a set of rules between slave and master, Pope says at Angelus

August 7, 2018

VATICAN – Doing God's will means first of all believing in Jesus and allowing love for him to translate into love for one's neighbors, Pope Francis said.

A "courageous creativity" is needed, Pope Francis tells young Jesuits

August 2, 2018

VATICAN – The courage, prayer and creativity that should characterize every Jesuit's ministry must be especially present when ministering to young people who are unemployed and feel hopeless, Pope Francis said.

Idolatry is slavery, deprives people of life, Pope says

August 1, 2018

VATICAN – Idolatry is a human inclination that spares neither believers nor atheists and deprives people of life and love in exchange for slavery to unfulfilled dreams, Pope Francis said.