Sunday, July 25, 2021, is the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Pope Francis established this day on January 31, 2021. The theme for this year is “I Am with You Always.” (Matthew 28:20)
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The Internet is a Resource for Our Time
“Ever since the internet first became available, the Church has always sought to promote its use in the service of the encounter between persons, and of solidarity among all.” With this line, Pope Francis introduces his message for the 53rd Annual World Communications Day. This year’s theme is We are members one of another» (Eph 4,25). From social network communities to the human community. Pope Frances while acknowledging that “The…
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Jubilee of Mercy Begins Today
On December 8, 2015, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the 50th Anniversary of the close of the 2nd Vatican Ecumenical Council, Pope Francis opens the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. The Pope’s devotion to Mary is well known. The connection to the Council is also very important to him. In “Face of Mercy” Pope Francis wrote that the Council ushered in a new phase…
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Parish Lenten Outreach Video
Video is an excellent platform to get our message to large groups of people. Last week the Paulist Center in Boston released this video as part of their Lenten outreach.