FOR THE GIFT OF DIVERSITY IN THE CHURCH
St. John Paul II famously wrote in his encyclical, Ut Unum Sint, “the Church must breathe with her two lungs!” He was referring to the “lungs” of East and West, praying and...
For persons with disabilities – Monthly Reflection
This month’s reflection is a prayer composed by the Assistant Director of L'Arche St. Louis. L’Arche St. Louis is one of 17 communities in L’Arche USA and part of the...
For the Pope – Monthly Reflection
We pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfills his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him, with the help of the Holy Spirit. I’m grateful that I’ve had a...
For the Synod – Monthly Reflection
Listening is a vital part of any relationship, whether it is in a marriage, or in any type of friendship. If all we do is talk, without any listening, we will likely lose any...
For people living on the margins
Each of our names are known to the Lord. He sees us in our inmost being, smiles upon us with pure delight, and says, “I have come that they may have life and have it to the...
For World Youth Day
World Youth Day is a technicolor, all-you-can-see buffet. There are flags from all over the world and people of so many different ethnicities. It’s beautiful. There’s just one...
For a Eucharistic life
We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter...
For the abolition of torture
We pray that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guarantee support to victims and their families. Pope Francis...
The Church movements and groups
Church movements and groups are great to have. They beautifully create a sense of family, belonging, and identity on those who take part in them. Those who join Church movements...
For a culture of peace and non violence
Years ago, I traveled with Catholic Relief Services on a solidarity visit to South Sudan, where I met young people affected by decades of violent conflict in their...
Seeing the suffering of Christ in the victims of abuse
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,...
For victims of abuse
Abuse comes in many forms and the impact is often silent and unseen. Those who are subjected to abuse experience a level of trauma that is difficult for others to comprehend, in...