The poverty of success
Common aspects of two stories, out of the ordinary, but only up to a certain point
Church, mission, poverty and Evangelization through the world, the topics of Shalom International Youth Congress in Rome
During the Shalom International Youth Congress, the talk in the afternoon received special guests to speak about very important topics in today’s young people lives. Vitor Aragão, Life Community missionary and responsible for the Youth Advisory of Shalom Community, and Teresa Maria from the Mission of Toulon, France, were leading the moment. To talk about the Youth Synod that the Church is going to live in 2018, Father João Wilkes, life community missionary and responsible of the Youth section of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, has been invited to speak about the importance of this moment as Church. Confirming how this synodal path was important, Vitor Aragão asked how young people could give a contribution to the event. The ...
The Beatitudes: The Path of Perfection in Christ
On this Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, the Church meditates on the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount according to the Gospel of Saint Matthew (Mt 5:1–12a). The Beatitudes form the heart of Jesus’ teaching and present the model of holiness to which every disciple is called. Meditating on these words allows the faithful to place their lives before the New Law, preparing the heart for a deeper configuration to the Person of Jesus Christ, the perfect fulfillment of all righteousness. To help you pray with this Gospel, we have chosen five Beatitudes, which we meditate on in the podcast (https://youtu.be/qiCg7plon2g ). You can watch it to deepen your meditation and prayer by selecting the subtitles in ...
The Nativity of Jesus: the Child Savior, who is Christ the Lord
(Gospel of the Mass at Night, Lk 2:1–14)
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.
Pope Leo XIV inaugurates clinic for the poor in the Vatican
The inauguration marks ten years since the opening of the Mother of Mercy Clinic and comes just before the World Day of the Poor, celebrated this Sunday, November 16.
“Dilexi te”: On the Importance of Love for the Poor in Christian Life
Pope Leo XIV has published his first Apostolic Exhortation as a call that also resonates in the heart of the Shalom Community, which is called to evangelization and to serving young people who are distant from the Church, as well as the poorest and those in need.
Communion of Goods: “In my weakness and lack of faith, it had seemed to me sheer folly”
My testimony is simply that of someone who has touched and experienced the magnificent gift of Divine Providence.
India, Angola, and Brazil: New Destinations of the Shalom Mission Trips 2026!
Sign up now and live an unforgettable experience! The Shalom Mission Trips 2026 will take place in the cities of Kolkata (India), Lubango (Angola), and Chaves (Brazil).
