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Don’t be afraid of shame, open hearts to God’s mercy, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Feeling ashamed of one’s sins does not mean wallowing in guilt, rather it is the gateway all men and women can use to experience firsthand God’s tender mercy and forgiveness, Pope Francis said. Christians should be grateful for …
King anniversary recalls bishop’s desegregation efforts in Mississippi
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Diocese of Ja By Tim Muldoon CHICAGO (CNS) — When Pope Francis addressed the U.S. Congress Sept. 24, 2015, he pointed to the witness of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., suggesting that a great nation “fosters a culture which enables people to ‘dream’ of full rights …
Catholic tradition guides teaching on contraception, archbishop says
By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage, abortion, human sexuality and contraception is rooted in the same respect for human dignity that guides its work for social justice and care for poor people, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput told a Catholic University of America audience. …
Workshop on One-on-One Evangelization at Bergamo Center
Pope Francis calls it “accompaniment” but there are many other names for one-on-one evangelization: apprenticeship, mentoring, sponsorship, and others. The heart of evangelization, it is also the most universal way to evangelize. ” If you can be best friends with Jesus. If you can make a friend. If you can introduce …
Talk on Recreational Marijuana at Theology on Tap Cincinnati
The first of the five-part spring Cincinnati Theology on Tap series will feature John Leyendecker, who will present “Would Pope Francis smoke weed with me? The Catholic View on Recreational Marijuana.” Theology on Tap presents lively talks about Catholic life for young adults in a relaxed setting. Social time begins …
Easter shows the power of love, which renews the world, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Easter makes it clear that in the life of Jesus, but also in the lives of modern men and women, “death, solitude and fear” do not have the last word, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter blessing. “The …
Seek the Lord: He is risen! Alleluia!
In the beautiful words of the Exultet, jubilantly sung at the Easter Vigil: “This is the night when Christ broke the prison-bars of death and rose victorious from the underworld.” Easter, the feast of feasts, celebrates Christ’s saving victory over sin and death. This is too important to be confined …
Easter hope breaks routine, unleashes creativity, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Truly celebrating Easter means allowing Jesus to triumph over personal fears and give life to hope, creativity and care for others, Pope Francis said. Easter is “an invitation to break out of our routines and to renew our lives, …
Update: Papal preacher to young people: Discover love, joy, life Jesus offers
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the church listens to young people in preparation for this year’s synod, the church must not forget to also help them listen to Jesus and discover what he has to offer, said the preacher of the papal household. …
Jesus does not give up on anyone, pope tells prisoners
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — Before washing the feet of 12 prisoners, Pope Francis told them and hundreds of inmates to remember that Jesus constantly stands before them with love, ready to cleanse their sins and forgive them. “Jesus takes a risk on each of …