Why do people pray? What is the point of these ritualistic actions? Does prayer affect us and the world? Is prayer...
November 2020 Prayer Intention – Artificial Intelligence
The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers many opportunities, but it also poses many dangers. There are...
October 2020 Prayer Intention – The Laity’s Mission in the Church
October 2020 Prayer Intention of Pope Francis - The Laity’s Mission in the Church: We pray that by the virtue of...
September 2020 Prayer Intention – Respect for the Planet’s Resources
In the beginning, God created the earth and everything within it and upon it, bearing us in mind all the while: this...
August 2020 Prayer Intention – The Maritime World
Below is a reflection on the Pope's Prayer Intention for August 2020 - The Maritime World: We pray for all those who...
July Reflection – Our Families
Much writing about the family, for example in letters of the Pope and bishops, emphasizes the mission or tasks of the...
June Reflection – The Way of the Heart
I picked up a scrap of paper that was placed under the statue of the Sacred Heart in the church. Someone had written a...
May Reflection – For Deacons
Most of us know that our Holy Father, Pope Francis, chose to be called after St. Francis of Assisi. Many of us assume...
April Intention – Freedom from Addiction
In our world and our Church, many of our brothers and sisters struggle with addictions. Indeed, almost half of...
March Reflection – Catholics in China
China is the largest country by population in the world with 1.4 billion people. The percentage of Catholics is less...
February Reflection by Fr. Joseph Laramie – Listen to the Migrants’ Cries
Knock knock “Who’s there?” This is a familiar format for a children’s riddle. You knock, I ask, you reply. It’s based...
January Reflection by Fr. William Blazek – Promotion of World Peace
This month we are praying that the gift Jesus promised us will spread over all the world. The Holy Father invites not...