Pope Francis reflects on the most misunderstood member of the Trinity in his inspiring catechesis on the Holy Spirit, exploring the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and in guiding us to the Truth.
What does the Resurrection mean for our life? And why is our faith in vain without it? This catechesis from Pope Francis encourages us to reflect on how the Resurrection should impact our daily lives.
Pope Francis offers wisdom and inspiration for the Christian life by drawing from the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
While the modern world denies that it is in need of salvation, Mary's sinlessness awakes us to the fact that perfection only comes from God. This Advent, as we await the coming of God who became man to destroy the power of sin, meditate on the final line of the Hail Mary, "Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death."
The direct killing of a human being, even if he is terminally ill, is always against the Fifth Commandment (Ex 20:13): You shall not kill. That applies to my own life, too. Only God is the master of life and death. On the other hand, to support a dying person and supply him with all possible medical and human care so as to alleviate his sufferings is to practise love of neighbour and perform a work of mercy.
A sceptical journalist's visit to Mother Teresa in Calcutta led to an unexpected transformation. Witnessing her deep love for the poor and experiencing an inexplicable light while filming, Malcolm Muggeridge was so moved that he eventually converted to Catholicism. Discover the power of faith that changed his life in this blog.
