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Vatican's full-court press on Syria a remembrance of things past
… World War II and, thanks be to God, survived it," John Paul said on March 16. "May this Lent not be remembered as a sad time of war, but as a period of courageous effort for conversion …
For Francis, confessions the most important thing he'll do all week
… to Roman parishes. Both John Paul and Benedict did, of course, hear confessions in Rome during Lent, and they also heard confessions from pilgrims during previous World Youth Days. When …
Beyond reform: Why not close the Vatican bank?
… under investigation in Salerno for money laundering, according to press reports. The episode lent credence to long-circulated rumors that some of the Vatican bank's clerical accounts are …
Illinois parish's ESL program welcomes all
… there really are two communities and it's just really hard to bridge that," she said. During Lent, the ESL program adds a Bible study component. Reading the Scriptures in Spanish draws more … to the language component, there is Pérez's Bible study group and the group that meets during Lent. "I like it very much because the people are interested in knowing … when they need faith, …
Tagle inspires Filipinos to become missionaries in Easter reflection
… created a chance to organize a recollection during the Easter season instead of during Lent, the common time for retreats. Tagle said the conclave's timing was providential because the … air of closed rooms." Shifting periodically to Tagalog, Tagle said the many retreats during Lent in the Philippines tend to draw more attention to Christ's invitation "to an interior …
Boston Marathon tragedy illuminates importance of love, community
… April Gutierrez … The Monday after Easter, our pastor reminded us that there are 40 days in Lent but 50 days of Easter. We are a resurrection people, and living into the hope of Christ …
The struggle inherent in believing
… from Israel. Recall the Isaian servant we encountered frequently in the scriptures of Lent and whose experience has now penetrated our Easter joy. This special servant, as Nicholas T. …
An evolving church
… Acts, the second volume of Luke’s contribution to the Christian Scriptures, the evangelist has lent his considerable talents to illustrating the legitimacy of the church and its teachings, …
We must emulate the example of Jesus during Holy Week to undergo transformation
… beginning of our ceremony this morning, we have been engaged for five weeks in this season of Lent -- the season when we try to undergo a deep conversion of life, a total turning around of our values and our attitudes and our actions. Now, we enter into the final week of Lent when we, perhaps, must try to even intensify our efforts -- at prayer, alms-giving, acts of … readings The lessons today are very helpful if we really want to enter into this final week of Lent with a new determination to change our lives, to undergo conversion -- profound radical …
God is doing new things; we must be open to his will
… is true. The ministries of charity and mercy and love are so abundant here. … Fifth Sunday of Lent … Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalms 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11 Full text of …