ROME (CNS) — Catholics should not be afraid to bear their sins before God whose mercy is a model for the church’s ministers, Pope Francis said. “Put this in your mind and heart: God never…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Christian’s awareness of being sinful should be directly proportional to their “perception of the infinite love of God,” Pope Francis said. “The more we sense God’s tenderness, the more we…
Reading 1 Hos 14:2-10 Thus says the LORD:Return, O Israel, to the LORD, your God;you have collapsed through your guilt.Take with you words,and return to the LORD;Say to him, “Forgive all iniquity,and receive what is…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — International Women’s Day has long been an occasion for women and men connected to the Vatican to gather to discuss the role of women in the church and society. But with…
Readings for the Optional Memorial of Saints Perpetua and Felicity, martyrs Reading 1 Jer 7:23-28 Thus says the LORD: This is what I commanded my people:Listen to my voice;then I will be your God and…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis urged prideful people to recall one of Jesus’ moral commandments to “never judge.” The sin of pride “ruins human relationships” and is an evil that “poisons the feeling of…