VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The way consecrated women and men live their vows of poverty, chastity and obedience can offer light and hope to a world looking for authentic relationships marked by love and self-giving,…
WASHINGTON – “The Catholic Church teaches that parents are the primary educators of their children and have both the right and responsibility to direct their child’s education,” said Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., chairman of…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Concern for the salvation of souls is what guides the work of church tribunals and the implementation of reforms regarding the marriage annulment process, Pope Francis said. “We are called upon…
Reading 1 Hebrews 10:19-25 Brothers and sisters: Since through the Blood of Jesus we have confidence of entrance into the sanctuary by the new and living way he opened for us through the veil, that…
Reading I Hebrews 10:11-18 Every priest stands daily at his ministry, offering frequently those same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But this one offered one sacrifice for sins, and took his seat forever…
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church Reading 1 Hebrews 10:1-10 Brothers and sisters: Since the law has only a shadow of the good things to come, and…