Faith

Christians must be "messengers of hope", called to share joy, Pope says

December 24, 2017

VATICAN – Christmas calls believers to see God's presence where he is often perceived as absent, especially in the "unwelcomed visitor, often unrecognizable, who walks through our cities and our neighborhoods, who travels on our buses and knocks on our doors," Pope Francis said.

Mary is a perfect example of how to respond to God's plan, Pope says

December 24, 2017

VATICAN – With Christmas just a day away, Pope Francis said Mary's humble and modest response at the announcement of Jesus' birth reflects what our own attitude should be regarding God's plan for our lives as we prepare for the incarnation.

Let us wish shalom-peace for all humanity

December 23, 2017

The following is the Christmas message released by Bishop Lionel Gendron, Bishop of Saint-Jean-Longueuil and president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.

'Christmas Catholics' an opportunity to grow Church

December 22, 2017

MONTREAL – Christmas is just around the corner, and so are thousands of Catholics who ritually fill churches every Christmas Eve.

"Funeral faces", pessimism of life are not Christian, Pope says

December 21, 2017

VATICAN – Christians have good reason to be joyful and should let it shine in their faces rather than sport sad, pessimistic looks, Pope Francis said.

Keep hearts open, ready to hold Christ this Christmas, Pope says

December 19, 2017

VATICAN – Countries with low birthrates suffer from that awful disease called "demographic winter," Pope Francis said in a morning homily.

God's greatness can be found in the little things, Pope says

December 13, 2017

VATICAN – God shows his greatness through his tenderness toward his children like a loving father, Pope Francis said.

Sunday has lost its sense as day of rest, renewal in Christ, Pope says

December 12, 2017

VATICAN – Just like a plant needs sun and nourishment to survive, every Christian needs the light of Sunday and the sustenance of the Eucharist to truly live, Pope Francis said.

Christian vocation is to serve life, health, Pope says

December 10, 2017

VATICAN – The Catholic Church's care for the sick, especially through Catholic-run hospitals, is an antidote to "the business mentality that is seeking worldwide to turn health care into a profit-making enterprise," Pope Francis said.

God's word on Sunday: Prepare for God by using time wisely

December 9, 2017

2nd Sunday of Advent, Dec. 10 (Year B) Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Psalm 85; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8 There is a schedule or plan known only to God and then there is the human calendar, but the two are rarely the same. That is where our trouble begins.