Novena to Saint Joseph
"Firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good." CCC 1808
Cor cordi loquitur: the heart speaks to the heart
It is not a sentimental devotion, but the experience of an integral spirituality, of a relationship with God that does not exclude feelings and affections, neither on His part nor on ours. We are called to (re)discover God's tender love for us and to love Him with all our heart.
Bertrand Wadi: Meet the Young Advisor of the Shalom Community
A young man from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bertrand Wadi Kiasolwa, has been consecrated in the Community of Life and has been serving as the Young Advisor of the Catholic Community Shalom since 2019.
Holy Week (Fr Cristiano) – Palm Sunday 2023
Homily – April 2nd, 2023 – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, A Mt 21:1-11; Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14-27:66 To the best of our abilities, pain should always be alleviated, eased, healed and if possible, of course, avoided. But many times we will run into inevitable crosses. And […]
Lent, a fertile desert
The desert, in this sense, is the place to which God Himself draws His children, where He leads the people of Israel into the desert, to speak to their hearts.
Let us give thanks to the Lord for he is faithful- Shalom Missions founded in 2022
How are the missions founded in 2022 doing so far? Take a look at the progress made by the small seeds of the Gospel sown in different lands this year.
Shalom Catholic Community expresses its sorrow for the passover of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The pontiff's passover is a great loss for the Church and the Community, but it also brings the certainty of abundant fruits of holiness and eternity.
Let us give thanks to the Lord for he is faithful- Shalom Missions founded in 2022
How are the missions founded in 2022 doing so far? Take a look at the progress made by the small seeds of the Gospel sown in different lands this year.
The Shalom Community celebrates the ordination of 4 new deacons
Francisco Tiago, Evandro Meneses, Francisco Wyradan and Vitor Aragão are now living this fruitful time of Diaconate, following the path towards priestly ordination.
Spirituality
“What else can we do, oh Lord, but love You passionately! To give ourselves away to You with all our weaknesses and in spite of them, consume ourselves of love for You, and be servants of Your kingdom?” (Writings of the Shalom Catholic Community, Spousal Love). Shalom’s Spirituality is based on the unconditional, “spousal” […]