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Q. Where did the Ascension take place? Matthew and Mark tell us that the apostles are to go back to Galilee, but Luke says that they should stay in Jerusalem until Jesus has risen. (Louisville, Ky.)
During these challenging and unsettling times, exacerbated by a pandemic that has caused death and physical, mental and emotional suffering, we must remember one of the most important truths of our Faith: we are not alone, God is with us. This critical truth is important to reflect upon at all times, but such reflection is especially vital during this Mental Health Awareness Month.
This General Assembly session — Jan. 13–March 1— was unique in form and substance, and its consequences were undeniably far-reaching.
VATICAN CITY — Meeting new recruits to the Swiss Guard, Pope Francis thanked the young men for having chosen to serve the successor of St. Peter and he thanked all the guards for their diligence and service.
There is a particularly unexpected twist in the saga of many families when the child suddenly starts acting the parent and the parent resembles the child.
The following religious sisters celebrate special jubilees.
Fr. Joseph Smits, CICM (65 years), Fr. David Curran, CICM (50 years), Fr. Richard J. Ley (50 years), Fr. Franklyn M. McAfee (50 years), Fr. William J. Metzger, OSFS (50 years), Fr. John T. B. Trong (50 years) and eleven other priests are celebrating ordination jubilees this year.
“Stand up,” my husband nudged me. I gritted my teeth and stood in my pew. It was Mother’s Day, the annual “blessing of all the mothers” at the end of Mass, and it made me nauseous.
Over this past year, the role of communications in the Catholic Church has been unprecedentedly evident. With growing concerns about COVID-19 and shrinking access to public Masses, many Catholics found comfort in viewing livestreamed Masses, listening to our Bishop’s podcasts, reading about charitable works in diocesan publications, watching their pastors’ spiritual reflections online, and sharing upbeat messages through social media.
Love is the bull’s-eye
Love is the bull’s-eye of the good news of Jesus Christ. We know that. We have heard about the centrality of love countless times. Still, it is our mission to experience, ponder and live the love of God with greater depth every day of our lives.