Jan 17, 2025 · Through the Lens of Faith. In conjunction with its 135th-anniversary photojournalism exhibit, “Through the Lens of Faith” in October 2024, the Catholic Courier produced a limited-series podcast featuring the photographers and stories behind the images that were displayed.. The five episode series ran from Sept. to Oct. 2024. Listen on

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Dec 23, 2024 · Among Pope Francis’ words of wisdom is a reflection on patience, which he calls “both the daughter of hope and at the same time its firm foundation,” but which, he said, “has been put to flight by frenetic haste” in an age of “now.” “Were we still able to contemplate creation with a sense of awe, we might better understand the importance of …

Jan 2, 2025 · Section: Worship & Faith Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12. If we haven’t gotten enough of Christmas lights already this season — on houses, trees, bushes, department stores — this Sunday we are absolutely festooned with them.

Dec 18, 2024 · Walking across the stage to his seat rather than using a wheelchair as he had previously done, Pope Francis stopped to pray before a relic of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the 19th-century French saint who was the subject of an apostolic exhortation published by …

Jan 16, 2025 · People pray during the first Mass open to the public at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, five-and-a-half years after a fire ravaged the Gothic masterpiece, Dec. 8, 2024.

Jan 2, 2025 · Among the pealing bells was one originally placed in the basilica’s bell tower — the highest point in the center of Rome — which was used to announce the Catholic Church’s first Jubilee in 1300 and had been housed in the Vatican Museums since 1884; it was returned to St. Mary Major last year ahead of the Jubilee.. At Mass, Cardinal Makrickas reflected on the mystery of Jesus’ incarnation

Dec 9, 2024 · (OSV News) — Signs around the Eternal City declare “Roma si trasforma” — “Rome is transformed” as an explanation for the ubiquitous infrastructure projects underway, including the restoration of iconic sculptures and monuments, ahead of Jubilee 2025, a Holy Year that begins Christmas Eve.. While the metropolis is seizing the opportunity for renewal, that is ultimately the jubilee ...

Vatican News Nov. 6 published the English-language translations of the pope’s prefaces for the collection on hope and for one on faith, titled “Faith Is a Journey.”. For the theme of the Holy Year, which he will open Dec. 24, Pope Francis chose “Pilgrims of Hope.”

Oct 3, 2024 · Section: Worship & Faith Editor’s Note: This is part of a OSV News series related to Respect Life Month in October. (OSV News) — Centuries ago, a young pregnant woman set out on a journey. She was probably nervous and scared, because her pregnancy was unexpected, scandalous and mysterious.