Christ unites the deep chasms: A Meditation on Christmas
Jesus assumed the human condition, He reconciled man’s heart with His Creator. What a great victory of love!
Pope encourages young people to be authentic
The Pope's warm welcome took place on Thursday afternoon (3) at the "Parque Eduardo VII" in Lisbon, Portugal, Welcoming Ceremony on the occasion of the XXXVII World Youth Day.
Pope Francis arrives in Portugal for World Youth Day
Pope Francis is already on Portuguese soil to preside over World Youth Day (WYD). The papal plane took off from Rome at 7:50 am (2:50 am Brasília time) and landed in Lisbon at 9:44 am (5:44 am Brasília time). Along with the Pontiff traveled journalists who will cover the papal trip. The Holy See Press Office reported that before the trip, the Pope greeted a group of young people at Casa Santa Marta who live in a rehabilitation community and therefore cannot attend WYD. Francis also addressed three grandparents who were together with their grandchildren to emphasize once again the importance of the bond between generations. Check out the Pope’s official schedule Wednesday, August 2, 2023 ROME – LISBON 7:50 ...
Series “the Church on the way”: Space of Peace
In 2022, the Shalom Catholic Community inaugurated the Space of Peace, in Chaves (PA), in the Marajó Island. In March 2023, the construction of a new space has begun in Fortaleza, Ceará.
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 of course, in an outburst of sincerity, we can cry out to God: ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me’, which is totally natural, honest and human! But the prayer of Jesus, in the midst of his uttermost agony, goes on, and within what is human and natural, He opens a window to the supernatural: ‘Yet, even if I am ...
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.
10 years of the Shalom Mission in Granada, the land of saints and martyrs
Thanksgiving and joy marked the 10th anniversary of the mission in Granada. The Mass presided by the Vicar General was followed by a celebration that brought together the Life and Covenant Community and the Shalom Work.
Shalom celebrates World Day of the Poor with various actions around the world
On Nov. 13, World Day of the Poor, the Shalom Catholic Community responded to the Church's call and dedicated itself even more intensively to our brothers and sisters in need.
Mini-course on vegetable garden construction at the Space of Peace in Chaves, Brazil.
The course aimed to promote the improvement of the economy of the families in Chaves.
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.
