On May 1, 1955, in an address to the Catholic Association of Italian Workers, Pope Pius XII took devotion to Saint Joseph one step further. He confronted the growing concerns posed by communism and its socialist philosophy on human labour and family life by instituting the Feast of Saint Joseph
Thanks to everyone for the amazing turnout at yesterday’s celebration of the Feast of St. Bernadette. It was our mission’s first feast in honour of our patron saint, and it couldn’t have gone better. Your participation was faultless, making it a fantastic event. Huge thanks to all! St. Bernadette of
On this third Sunday of Easter, the church invites us to celebrate the living Christ, who is our advocate. Through his death and resurrection, he advocates for us. Ignorance and doubt keep us in fear and darkness, while Christ illumines and strengthens our faith. Ignorance and doubt are like shadows
On April 30, 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized Maria Faustina Kowalska and declared the Second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday. Divine Mercy is a central theme in Christian theology, particularly emphasized in the Catholic tradition. It revolves around the idea that God’s love and mercy are boundless
Significance of Easter: “Easter” literally means “the feast of fresh flowers.” Easter is the greatest and the most important feast in the Church for four reasons: 1) The Resurrection of Christ is the basis of our Christian Faith. It is the greatest of the miracles, for it proves that Jesus is God.
When he was a young man, Benedict moved from the little mountain town where he grew up to get an education in the very big city of Rome. Benedict hated Rome. When he left, instead of returning to his family in Nursia, he headed for Subiaco, another mountain town. Benedict
In the quiet setting of a North England street, Lucy, a pregnant single mother, seated on a weathered bench, awaiting the bus that would carry her home. On the other end of the bench sat an elderly gentleman, with a lifetime of experiences.With a gentle curiosity, the man initiated a
“I abide in him”, ought to walk just as he walked 1 John 2/6 As we prepare for the Grand Mission 2024 retreat, we are called to withdraw from our usual activities and dedicate ourselves to a deeper connection with God. This retreat offers us a precious opportunity to renew
