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Pope Francis prays for the unemployed after coronavirus layoffs
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, May 11, 2020 / 04:30 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis began his morning Mass on Monday by praying for the unemployed after millions of people lost their jobs amid coronavirus restrictions. “In these days many people have lost their jobs … We pray for these …
Finding a Way, Priests Continue to Answer the Call Amid Church Closings
When the Ohio Bishop’s Conference announced the suspension of public Masses to prevent the spread of COVID-19, things changed dramatically for both priests and parishioners. Although it was for a just cause, parishioners found themselves generally unable to receive the Eucharist and priests found their primary touch point with worshipers …
Catholic teen seeks to inspire neighborhood with Marian sidewalk art
by Perry West Denver Newsroom, May 7, 2020 / 06:01 pm MT (CNA).- A young Catholic artist has drawn an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary on her parents’ driveway bringing religious art to her local community during the quarantine. The Diocese of Fargo posted on Facebook May 4 an …
How some parishes are slowly bringing back public Masses
by Mary Farrow Denver Newsroom, May 8, 2020 / 02:59 am MT (CNA).- On Sunday, March 15, Nebraskans in the Diocese of Lincoln still had a choice of whether or not they wanted to attend Mass and risk possible exposure to coronavirus. By the next day, they didn’t. Public Masses …
Public Masses to resume in Italy from May 18
by Hannah Brockhaus Rome, Italy, May 7, 2020 / 11:00 am MT (CNA).- Dioceses in Italy can resume the celebration of public Masses beginning Monday, May 18, under conditions issued Thursday by the head of Italy’s bishops and by government officials. The protocol for Mass and other liturgical celebrations states …
Priest in Costa Rica bakes bread to help families in need
CNA Staff, May 4, 2020 / 03:53 pm MT (CNA).- When he was just 15 years old, Fr. Geison Gerardo Ortiz Marín had to quit school and find a job to help support his family. Faced with a difficult economy, Ortiz’s family was struggling financially. He quit school and found …
Seize the Moment: That Time the Apostles Were Quarantined
The apostles were once under a mandated quarantine. It’s true. You can read all about it in the first two chapters of the Book of Acts. After Jesus rose from the dead, he appeared to the Apostles over a period of 40 days. Then, he ordered them to stay in …
Question of Faith: What is Spiritual Communion?
Q: Since public Masses have been canceled, a friend encouraged me to practice “spiritual communion.” I wasn’t sure what that meant. Can you explain? A. The practice of “spiritual communion,” as a means of drawing close to Jesus even when we cannot receive the Eucharist, has deep roots in the …
Italian churches prepare to resume funerals after eight-week ban
by Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Apr 30, 2020 / 11:45 am MT (CNA).- After eight weeks without funerals, Italian families will be able finally to gather together to mourn and pray at funeral Masses for the victims of the coronavirus starting May 4. In Milan, the largest city in Italy’s …
The Role of Family in God’s Designs From “House Churches” to the “Domestic Church”
by Father Robert J. Hater The old black rosary hangs on the headboard of the bedroom once occupied by my father and mother. More than 60 years ago my father brought it home, a gift from a Marianist brother who gave it to him for Christmas. It’s been there ever …
