The poverty of success 6 December 2019 Common aspects of two stories, out of the ordinary, but only up to a certain point
Christus vivit, I chose to be consecrated 5 December 2019 One year after the Synod on young people, Catholic youth from around the world engage with "Christus vivit", Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation. "It's a huge call before a small, grateful response". This is how Barbara, missionary of the Shalom Catholic Community, describes her own vocation: not one of a woman religious, but of a young lay missionary who chose to bear witness to God by giving herself to Him. The Pope writes: Jesus always casts out the nets.
It’s time to prepare for Christmas 2 December 2019 Walking on the streets I can see bright colorful lights, hear some nice and peaceful carols sung by children, pass by shops promoting sales so that you can get the best Christmas presents for your loved ones. It’s time to prepare for Christmas. But it’s obvious that in many places the real meaning of this […]
Eight phrases of Pope Benedict XVI about music 22 November 2019 “The art of music, [ is ] uniquely called to instil hope in the human spirit, so scarred and sometimes wounded by the earthly condition.” Speech 04.24.08 “It is hard to find words to convey the joy of the soul’s loving encounter with God, yet fine music is able to express something of the […]
Shalom volunteers provide humanitarian assistance and help bring eternal life to the people in Madagascar 20 November 2019 “Soon after we arrived on Saturday in the early afternoon, we were approached by a distressed father looking for Shalom volunteer doctors because his newborn baby was in the hospital suffering from several life-threatening conditions,” said Jeovana Freitas, the Community’s Councilor for Human Promotion.
The Shalom Community organizes a Campaign for World Poor Day 2019 14 November 2019 According to Pope Francis, what the poor really need goes beyond the hot soup or sandwich we offer.
Shalom 2019 priests retreat 14 November 2019 Diocesan and religious priests from Brazil and other countries attended the meeting in Fortaleza-CE (Brazil) from November 4th to 8th.
Fully Alive is freedom! 6 November 2019 This past October 12-13 the Shalom mission in Boston held the 4th annual Fully Alive, Life in the Spirit Seminar. With more than 90 participants throughout the weekend, this has been the largest retreat in Boston yet, and even greater were the graces.
Shalom releases album “I’m burning with love” in four languages 29 October 2019 With songs of praise, prayer, supplication to the Holy Spirit and also liturgical, "I'm burning with love" has already touched those who listen.
The gifts of the Holy Spirit: The gift of prophecy 15 October 2019 The Charisms of the Spirit, conferred to all in Baptism and intensified in Confirmation, are also called gifts of the Holy Spirit. With these gifts He enables us to serve the Church of Christ.