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...
December Reflection by Fr. Henry Shea – The Future of the Very Young
Shortly after my ordination I was missioned by the Jesuits to England for doctoral studies. There are few British...