The joy that is born of Christ who comes
Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday (Mt 11:2–11)
Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand
2nd Sunday of Advent – Year A (Mt 3:1-12)
The Shalom Charism is proclaimed in the heart of Slovakia
A group of missionaries from the Life and Covenant Community, coming from different parts of Europe, brought the joy of Christ’s Resurrection and the Shalom charism to the Slovak cities of Žilina and Bytča.
In a City of Giants, a Child Holds the World: Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe
Homily – November 23rd, 2025 – Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, C 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43 – Fr. Cristiano, ShCC Let me start today with a fun little New York secret that’s actually been hiding in plain sight: right across from St. Patrick’s Cathedral, on Fifth Ave by Rockefeller Center, there’s this iconic four-story bronze statue—a giant bronze “dude” holding up a massive globe on his shoulders. That’s the mythic heavyweight himself: Atlas. In Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan who lost his battle against Zeus and the other gods, and his punishment was to hold up the heavens—literally carrying the weight of the sky on his shoulders for all ...
Jesus Christ, the King and Savior, on the cross
The Gospel of Luke (Lk 23:35-43) presents us with a disconcerting scene: Jesus, King of the Universe, is crucified, surrounded by mockery, insults, and misunderstanding. This is how the liturgy presents the Lord on this last Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C: not on a golden throne, but on a cross, among evildoers, and seemingly defeated. In this text, we will walk through the seven points proposed in our Sunday podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MPgevecyqEA : the characters, their attitudes, the way they speak, what they ask for, who Jesus is to each one, the inscription on the cross, and finally, the solemn word addressed to the good thief. At each step, the question is simple and demanding: where am I ...
Founder of the Shalom Community visits the Toronto mission
The evening with Moysés highlighted the importance of personal prayer and remaining close to the love of God. The Shalom Community was born from this inspiration and continues to live and grow from it.
Friends of Shalom: José, Alexandre, and Carlos have lunch with Pope Leo XIV at the 9th World Day of the Poor
The Holy Father invited all those gathered today, November 16, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican to live this celebration of the World Day of the Poor with a “spirit of fraternity and thanksgiving,” remembering Pope Francis with affection.
A Historic First Day at the Shalom North American Congress
A warm, hopeful excitement filled the air on the first day of the Shalom Congress at St. Anthony’s Hall in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as a diverse crowd gathered to mark a historic occasion—the first-ever visit of Moysés Azevedo to the North America missions. This inaugural event was more than just a gathering of the faithful; it was a celebration of faith, community, and the beginning of a new chapter for the Shalom Catholic Community in North America. A Joyful Welcome to Our Beloved Founder Moyses Azevedo, founder of the Shalom Catholic Community, was welcomed with open arms and hearts. The Shalom Catholic Community, known for its vibrant faith, joyful worship, and missionary zeal, has touched lives around the world and that’s why ...
Image of Saint Dulce of the Poor is enthroned at the Jubilee of the Poor in Rome
The event, promoted by the Holy See, brings together pilgrims from various parts of the world for moments of prayer, sharing, and service to those most in need.
“It is by your endurance that you will gain life” (Lk 21:5-19)
As the liturgical year ends, we are invited to look to the end – not to be afraid, but to better choose how to live today.
