Faith Experience
Jesus wants people to strive for ideal, but settle disputes, Pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A "my way or the highway" attitude is not Catholic -- it's heretical, Pope Francis said.
"Jesus always walks with us, he gives us the [...]
Pope Francis: Want to celebrate well? Drink wine.
In an in-depth look at Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana, Pope Francis pointed to several key moments in the scene [...]
Pope Francis has approved the institution of a new Vatican department dedicated to the family, the laity, and life.
Pope Francis has approved the institution of a new Vatican department dedicated to the family, the laity, and life.
According to a set of statutes released [...]
What Pope Francis Wants Us To Learn From Mary’s Visitation
In his homily at daily Mass on Tuesday, Pope Francis pointed to Mary’s encounter with Elizabeth at the Visitation as a lesson in service and joy in the [...]
God doesn’t barter, rewarding the good, punishing the bad, Pope says
Salvation has nothing to do with the tidy business of bartering -- earning God's love in return for good behavior, Pope Francis said.
"If you do well you get [...]
THE FEAST OF PENTECOST
A reflection on the person, gifts and charisms of the Holy Spirit
The Feast of Pentecost, originally the Jewish Feast of weeks commemorating the gift of the [...]
No one can take our dignity – not even the devil, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the father’s embrace in the Parable of the Prodigal Son is a reminder that we never ought to despair, because nothing and no [...]
Don’t lock up the Holy Spirit in your heart, Pope Francis says
The Holy Spirit seems to be a “luxury prisoner” in many Christians’ hearts: someone who is welcomed to stay, but not allowed to act or move us forward, [...]
Pope Francis: Be witnesses of the Gospel every day
Pope Francis commemorated the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven by reminding the faithful of their duty to be witnesses of the Gospel every day of [...]
Pope: Live your faith during Lent, perform works of mercy
Lent is a time of conversion and a time to deepen one’s faith, demonstrating and sharing it through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, Pope Francis [...]