Held in the Waiting: A 33-Day Devotional Trusting God’s Heart When Healing Is Delayed and Strength Feels Thin Day 11 — Noticing God’s Quiet Gifts Theme: Recognizing Blessings in Small Moments Scripture (Douay-Rheims Bible) James 1:16–18 “Do not err, therefore, my dearest brethren.Every best gift, and every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from … Read more
From the Gospel of the Third Sunday of Lent, Year A: Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” … Read more
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday appealed for peace as violence and fear continue to spread in Iran and across the Middle East, praying in particular for Lebanon and warning that the conflict could widen. Speaking after the Angelus on March 8, the pope said “deeply disturbing news continues to arrive from Iran and the entire … Read more
Pope Leo XIV continued his pastoral visits to parishes on the outskirts of Rome Sunday, traveling to the Santa Maria della Presentazione parish in the Torrevecchia neighborhood, where he encouraged Catholics to ensure parish activities reflect a Church that “cares for her children.” The pope arrived at the parish at 4 p.m., when he was … Read more