Fasting that pleases God
“Then you will delight in the sacrifices of the righteous, in burnt offerings offered whole; then bulls will be offered on your altar.” (Ps 51:19)
Fasting is an exercise
There are three things, my brethren, by which faith stands firm, devotion remains constant, and virtue endures. They are prayer, fasting and mercy. Prayer knocks at the door, fasting obtains, mercy receives. Prayer, mercy and fasting: these three are one, and they give life to each other. (Saint Peter Chrysologus) The penitential days and times […]
Pope: Synod, an opportunity to be “great” in mind, heart and vision
The opening Mass of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops was celebrated today, October 2, in St. Peter's Square . According to the Holy Father, "listening, reciprocal custody and humility" will be the keys to the work of the Synod.
Emmir Nogueira: A Heart Undivided and Devoted to Love
Daughter of God, Shalom, Community of Life, wife, mother, and grandmother — this is Emmir Nogueira, the great divine gift we celebrate today.
It is time for conversion
Lent begins this Wednesday and is an invitation to live almsgiving, fasting, and prayer. Learn how to live this time better.
WYD: SH pilgrims share God’s surprises during days in Lisbon
Shalom youth recount experiences of prayer and meeting new cultures at youth gathering
Holy Tuesday Meditation (Fr. Cristiano Pinheiro)
Meditation – April 4th, 2023 – Holy Tuesday The account of the Gospel of John on the last hours of Jesus’ life is somewhat ‘suspenseful’. And we can misunderstand the account if we read it quickly; they actually need to be enjoyed in a ‘contemplative way’. Yesterday the Gospel led us to Bethany, where Jesus […]
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.
Shalom in WYD Lisbon 2023: Check our shalom pilgrim packages!
Pope Francis, Bishop Américo, the Shalom Youth and the whole Church are waiting for you in Lisbon. Are you ready for this experience? Have you already started to organize yourself to go? Keep calm, choose the package that best suits you and participate with us as a shalom family!
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.