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Young People of The Church – Free, Brave And Joyful

7 April 2018

Imagine that during the rush hour you have to pass different groups talking about some topics, trying to get your attention on your way to the subway. Which one would you notice? Those that are standing next to a stand and just hand you a piece of paper, or the one where the people sing, […]

Shalom Catholic Community in India: mission, friendship and parrhesia

12 July 2023

With the intercession of St. Thomas, on July 3rd, the missionaries of the Shalom Catholic Community left for India.

From the suffering of war to a new life in Christ

8 April 2023

My name is Brendan McNally. I am an artist, a language teacher, a war veteran, and a father to a beautiful 8 year old daughter. So that sounds like a lot of things, and it is. I have been many things in my life, but most importantly for this testimony tonight, I am a recent […]

Fr Patrick: Three signs of a missionary

5 November 2018

Every missionary when he leaves weeps because he breaks the bonds friendship and love.

Praise in the storm at the Acamps Summer Festival

12 August 2018

Summer storms are usually beautiful. Especially if they are at a beach, the rain mixing with the still water can change the place into a wonderful, unique location. Last night the storm at Lake Balaton changed the place into a very unique one indeed, although, not exactly the way we would first think. Everyone was getting […]

Siege of Jericho: the power of prayer in Madagascar

30 May 2018

The Shalom in Madagascar, Africa, commemorated the Siege of Jericho with a seven-day adoration vigil from April 23-30, 2018. It began and ended with Holy Mass. According to Raimundo Manoel, a missionary member of Shalom Life Community in Madagascar, the Siege of Jericho vigil has been done every year in their chapel since 2012, but […]

Such a smart Teresa!

24 March 2015

“Grant me whatever you wish, life or death!” said St Teresa. Such courage! But Teresa exceeds in bravery when she goes further and says “grant me either hell or paradise!” Can you imagine that? Would you have the courage to say such a thing to God? Well, Saint Teresa did. It seems madness, however, in […]

Message of Pope Francis for World Youth Day 2015

17 February 2015

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE THIRTIETH WORLD YOUTH DAY 2015 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God (Mt 5: 8) Dear Young Friends, We continue our spiritual pilgrimage toward Krakow, where in July 2016 the next international World Youth Day will be held. As our guide for the […]

Pope at Audience: Fruits of pilgrimage to Turkey

3 December 2014

Pope Francis had words of praise and thanks for Turkey and the Salesian fathers of Istanbul, for all the good and “hidden” work they do for countless refugees from the Iraqi and Syrian wars. Retracing the steps of his recent pilgrimage to Turkey during his general audience Wednesday, the Pope also highlighted the constant need […]

Pope at Mass: Firmness of heart

19 May 2014

A Christian should have their heart fixed on the Holy Spirit, not a fickle heart that dances from one place to another. This was Pope Francis’ message Monday morning at Mass in Casa Santa Marta. The Pope focused his homily on St. Paul, who was able to continuously evangelize because his heart was made firm […]