by Jennie Murphy | Mar 20, 2023 | Pope Video
“Asking for forgiveness is necessary, but not enough”: in the month of March, Pope Francis reflects on abuse, “especially to those committed by members of the Church” and asks that we pray with him for the victims, “who have to be ‘at the center’ of everything.” At...
by Jennie Murphy | Mar 17, 2023 | Blog Articles
Happy Feast of St. Patrick. This feast is not simply a day to have fun. St. Patrick’s life was one of bravery and creativity while listening to God’s call. May we all respond to God’s call to us with bravery and creativity! St. Patrick, pray for...
by Jennie Murphy | Mar 15, 2023 | Monthly Reflection
When Pope Francis prays “for the victims of abuse,” who are the victims? Are they children or adults? What injustices are pointed out? Is it sexual violence, abuse of authority, manipulation, or complicit silence? Who are the authors of the abuse? Priests, religious,...
by Jennie Murphy | Mar 10, 2023 | Blog Articles
This month, Pope Francis asks each of us to pray for all victims of abuse. The Holy Father calls the Church to respond in a concrete way to those who have suffered. As a Church community, we should not shy away from these tough conversations. In all of this, we unite...
by Jennie Murphy | Mar 8, 2023 | Blog Articles
Perhaps we don’t realize it, but whenever we pray, we renew the image of God within us. Even when we pray on the Click to Pray app or pray for the Pope’s prayer intentions, we shine forth with the image of God. The biblical passage that underlies this...
