This stage of life can be lived in a very positive way by everyone, on one key condition. There are those who don’t believe in the concept of “teenage crisis.” They consider it a modern invention of societies that produce immature adults. Father Vincent de Mello is such a skeptic: “The alleged teenage crisis is only the
St. Luke’s description of the first Christians tells us how we can experience Christ as they did. Luke writes in the Book of Acts: “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers” (2:42). Pope Francis pointed out this passage as he continued his Wednesday audience
Faster and earlier is not the goal when raising a resourceful, capable child. “My son is very independent, he chooses his films or books and goes to bed all by himself at night!” proudly announces Adele, mother of 4-year-old Gaspard. And you think of your little 7-year-old who struggles to tie his shoes after gym
All couples have their times of crisis. How can we avoid divorce? Your spouse has questioned your marriage because their feelings have changed and they no longer know if they still love you. However, you believe that there is no particular problem — you don’t fight much, you have shared passions, and you agree on
Cultivating “fear of the Lord” is more about fostering a loving relationship with God than being afraid of God’s lightning bolts. One of the gifts of the Holy Spirit is “fear of the Lord.” It’s one of the most confusing “gifts” we could ever get. At face value it makes it seem like we should
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Cardinals don’t have to be bishops, even though they usually are. Father Cantalmessa requested and received a dispensation. Cardinal-designate Raniero Cantalamessa, preacher of the Pontifical Household, will not be ordained a bishop even though he is being made a cardinal on November 28. The sacrament of Holy Orders has three degrees — deacons, priests, and
We must love her, even when we see her face marred by human frailty and sin, and we must help to make her ever more beautiful and radiant … “I urge you to love the Church of the Lord.” This was Pope Francis’ invitation at the conclusion of the General Audience on Wednesday, the feast
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What can you do to grow together spiritually in your marriage? Every true prayer introduces us into the communion of saints, into the communion of the heart of the Trinity. This communion can be visibly translated into the life of the family, for example, when all its members go to Sunday Mass together, or it
Daily Readings
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ary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
