We see this in the Gregorian University and its related institutes in Rome. Anyone who visits there is deeply moved by the rich diversity of its students and faculty from 150 countries, representing the whole of humanity, yet all united in their dedication to serving...
It is meant to touch and nourish the deepest core of their faith and bring them into contact with the reality of the Living God, both to strengthen their own commitment and to share it with others....
Lent begins with a call to repentance. The first reading on Ash Wednesday starts this way: Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord,...
Lent begins with a call to repentance. The first reading on Ash Wednesday starts this way: Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord,...
We invite you to participate in this guided retreat extended over the six weeks of Lent. There will be two talks per week with reflections based on themes from the Spiritual Exercises and related Scripture, along with suggestions on how to pray over them. The talks...
He spoke very warmly about their students, “our treasure,” who come from all over the world. At the Biblicum 70 countries are represented among their 360 students. They bring with them their extraordinarily diverse experiences and concerns....
The lights, the music, the elaborate displays and decorations, the manger scenes, the cookies and other treats specially made for the occasion, going together to church and to visit families and friends, the caroling, all speak to a unique special occasion filled with joy, beauty...
It is always inspiring when we go to Rome to visit the Gregorian to meet so many students, seminarians, priests, members of religious orders, and now an increasing number of lay people, with a deep sense of vocation and a dedication to serving Christ in...
It was inspiring to see students from every different background, diocesan seminarians and priests, men and women from a wide variety of religious orders, and lay people, from every race and culture, working together in harmony, caring for and supporting one another in a common...
The Pope also noted a very different use of fire in the Gospels: the charcoal fire on the beach as the Risen Jesus greeted the apostles in John 21. This is a much more peaceful and intimate image. It shows the kindness, generosity and loving...
