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.
Flame 2023: congress gathers 8,000 young people
The Shalom Catholic Community in London participates in the Flame congress, the largest Catholic gathering of young people in England and Wales.
Acamps Asuncion: Reborn in Love
After taking place from north to south of Brazil, the Shalom camp was also held in Paraguayan lands. Sharing, prayer, and joy marked days of encounter with God's mercy for about 60 young people.
Moysés Azevedo: As Shalom Community, we are deeply grateful to Pope Benedict XVI
On the occasion of the death of our beloved Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, we want to give thanks to God for the great gift of his life dedicated to the Church.
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” […]
Highlights of the Shalom Convention 40 years
On the last day during the event, Moysés Azevedo highlighted remarkable moments lived during the pilgrimage.
A gift for the Pope: Mary, the All Little One, made by the little ones
The Image was made by children from the House Ronaldo Pereira, one of the projects of Human Promotion developed by the Shalom Community.
The written icon for Shalom’s 40th anniversary: “Jesus Christ, the spouse that comes to encounter us”
"May the icons be used as part of the spiritual richness of the Community, and in everything may the Community make it possible their acknowledgement, veneration, and promotion" (SShCC, art. 46)
Check-in at San Lorenzo International Youth Center! Why is the Shalom Convention starting here?
The center is the home of all young people from all around the world and is located in the heart of the Church, just a few steps from St. Peter's Basilica.