The tragic story of St Josephine Bakhita, of her abduction into slavery but her eventual discovery of Jesus, is an important story for us to know in times when human trafficking is still a very real problem.
"“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit” ( Lk 23:46). These were the final words spoken by the Lord on the cross; his last breath, as it were, which summed up what had been his entire life: a ceaseless self-entrustment into the hands of his Father. His were hands of forgiveness and compassion, healing and mercy, anointing and blessing, which led him also to entrust himself into the hands of his brothers and sisters." Read Pope Francis' homily from the funeral Mass of Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope Benedict XVI canonised 45 saints during his Pontificate. In this blog, meet eight of them and be inspired by their lives: St Damien of Molokai, St Hildegard of Bingen, St Mary MacKillop, St Kateri Tekakwitha, St André Bessette, St Mariannne Cope, St Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception and St Jeanne Jugan.
Pope Benedict XVI was a man of profound wisdom and deep faith. Here are just some of his inspiring words.
Find motivation for your spiritual life, with these quotes extracted from speeches and homilies made by Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to Great Britain in 2010.
From the moment that Cain, blinded by envy, killed his brother Abel, humanity has been plagued by violence, wars, hatred and oppression. Yet, as Pope Francis reflects in this blog, God has been patient with us, never giving up, but waiting for the moment when He would send us a great light in the form of His Son. What is important now, the Pope says, is to seek the Lord.
