“No peace is possible without true disarmament! The need that every people has to provide for its own defense cannot be transformed into a general race for rearmament” (Pope Francis). Today is the one month anniversary of the death of Pope Francis. May he rest in Christ’s peace.
Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, and between India and Pakistan.
"I carry in my heart the sufferings of the beloved Ukrainian people. Let everything possible be done to achieve an authentic, just and lasting peace as soon as possible. May all the prisoners be freed and may the children return to their families.
I am deeply saddened by what is happening in the Gaza Strip. Cease fire immediately! Let humanitarian aid be provided to the exhausted civilian population and let all hostages be freed.
On the other hand, I am pleased by the announcement of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and I hope that through the forthcoming negotiations a lasting agreement will soon be reached."
“This is the night”. What a great night for these nine received into the Church! It was such an awesome two hour service where so many, enjoyed the new fire, heard the word of God, were wash in the water of salvation, anointed in the spirit and welcome to table of the Lord!
Will you wash our feet? The Sacred Triduum begins tomorrow and invites us into the service of the passion, death and resurrection of Christ. May we serve these liturgies and God’s people well. May we wash feet in our world?
International Eucharistic Congress celebrates the “Companionship that Heals the World “ with the 8-day event beginning this AM with message from the pope @ Mass and with 1,700 First Communions in Quito. Wonderful to see the world church