Vatican City, Apr 1, 2021 / 05:00 am (CNA).- Pope Francis told priests at Thursday’s Chrism Mass at the Vatican that “the cross is non-negotiable” when preaching the Gospel.
“The preaching of the Good News is mysteriously linke… […]
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Mary weeps at the foot of the cross, and we weep with her. But we also must not stop there. For beyond the cross of […]
If most people were asked when Jesus’ hour of glory began, they would probably say Easter morning. But according to the Evangelist John, the hour […]
What does it take to forgive? A unique mental attitude is required at the natural level; only an infusion of divine grace can elevate that […]
God cannot make us free and then make it absolutely certain that we do not reject Him. The whole point of divine and human love […]
Being “gay,” “bisexual,” and “transgendered” is not one’s “authentic self” any more than being “polyamorous” or attracted to one’s long-lost sibling. Orientation toward the sinful […]
Note: The following piece was originally written for the April 9, 2006, edition of Our Sunday Visitor newspaper, and has been posted on Ignatius Insight. I am posting it here for CWR readers who may have not seen […]
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