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A CALL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE AND THE COMMON HOME

A Message from the Catholic Episcopal Conferences and Councils of Africa,

Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean

 I think we can all agree that we are experiencing climate change that has seen an increase in temperature fluctuations, more violent storms, floods and droughts.  There is great debate about the role that human activity has played in the dramatic change in climate over the past century and especially in the past few decades but it is evident that we are experiencing an alarming increase in temperature and violent […]

2025-07-11T14:52:08-04:00July 11th, 2025|

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

We all know that Jesus is God. He can do all things.  While he was in our midst, he healed the sick, fed the hungry, brought the dead back to life and even overcame the power of the devil as he rose from the dead.  So, why did he need the help of the seventy-two who we hear him send out two by two in today’s Gospel?  Actually, he didn’t need their help.  Jesus saves the world all by himself.  However, God, in his divine providence, calls on us to […]

2025-07-10T10:15:18-04:00July 10th, 2025|

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

As if the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine and the almost three-year war between the Hamas and Israel weren’t enough, Israel is now embroiled in a serious conflict with Iran and we are becoming ever more entangled in it ourselves.  At the same time, we read about the natural disasters around the world – ongoing wild fires in Canada, floods here in our country and, indeed, around the world, deadly heat waves – and our hearts go out to the millions of people who are suffering and struggling to […]

2025-07-04T15:30:15-04:00July 4th, 2025|

Ss. PETER AND PAUL

So, why were Peter and Paul so passionate about continuing the hard and dangerous work that Jesus had begun?  Why would they risk life and limb and dare to walk into the lion’s den – that is, go to Rome – with such boldness?  What motivated them to give up everything and go on this mission that would ultimately lead to their death – Peter by crucifixion, upside down, at that – and Paul by being beheaded? 

To grasp the depth of their passion, we need to look at their […]

2025-06-30T11:37:23-04:00June 30th, 2025|

Feast of Saints Peter and Paul/Disciple Maker Index Survey Results

FEAST OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL

“You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church.  …I give to you the keys to the kingdom of heaven” (Mt. 16:18a, 19).  With these proclamations, Jesus indicates both that there will be a church and that Peter will be its foundation as Jesus returns to his heavenly Father.

The New Testament clearly shows St. Peter as the leader of the apostles.  Jesus chooses him to have a special relationship with him.  He was the first one whom Jesus called to […]

2025-07-10T15:16:01-04:00June 27th, 2025|

SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

We just heard the well-known account of Jesus feeding five thousand men and who knows how many women and children.  After teaching them, he takes five loaves of bread and two fish, blesses them, breaks them and gives them to the disciples to set before the crowd.  Having filled their minds and hearts with his teachings, he fills their stomachs before sending them home – with leftovers.  We learn in this powerful event that our God is a God of compassion and provision.  He will always take care of us […]

2025-06-23T15:31:50-04:00June 23rd, 2025|

THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

“Jesus said to the crowds: ‘I am the living bread come down from heaven.  Whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.’” (Jn. 6:51).  Last week, we explored the central mystery of the Church as we celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.  Today, we celebrate another important mystery of our faith: the transubstantiation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy […]

2025-06-20T15:32:37-04:00June 20th, 2025|
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