by admin | Feb 28, 2020 | Guest Author
Composed by Pope Benedict XVI: Our Lady of Sheshan, sustain all those in China, who, amid their daily trails, continue to believe, to hope, to love. May they never be afraid to speak of Jesus to the world, and of the world to Jesus. In the statue overlooking the...
by admin | Feb 24, 2020 | Guest Author
China is the largest country by population in the world with 1.4 billion people. The percentage of Catholics is less than 0.1%. Living under strict restriction with little religious freedom, however, the Catholic community has shown incredible perseverance and...
by admin | Feb 24, 2020 | Guest Author
“Loving God in all things, and all things in him.” (St. Ignatius of Loyola) To become men and women of prayer, let us meditate on this phrase of St. Ignatius of Loyola: “Consider how God works and labors for me in creatures…that is, he conducts himself as one who...
by admin | Feb 17, 2020 | Guest Author
Through sin we have turned away from the paths of God’s love and his mission for humanity. By doing so we often lose consciousness of our true identity as a child of God, seeking our own personal greatness above the interests of other people. Mary, on the other...
by admin | Jan 30, 2020 | Guest Author
Lord Jesus, you traveled a hard and lonely road with Mary and Joseph. As a child, they carried you to a foreign land to escape the wrath of Herod. Lord, may we see you present in the migrants and refugees who knock at the doors of our nation. Open our ears to hear the...
by admin | Jan 27, 2020 | Guest Author
Knock knock “Who’s there?” This is a familiar format for a children’s riddle. You knock, I ask, you reply. It’s based on a simple action– someone knocks on my door and I ask, “Who is it?” Is this a stranger? A friend? A criminal? Who is knocking? We’re right to...
