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FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, by Jim McDermott, S.J.
FaithThe Good Word
A homily for the fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Terrance Klein
FaithDispatches
An independent commission has confirmed claims of sexual abuse against L’Arche’s founder, Jean Vanier, and unearthed evidence that sexual exploitation was his primary motivation for founding the organization.
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Pope Francis told the million Congolese gathered before him that Jesus has shown “three sources” from which “to nurture peace”: “forgiveness, community and mission.”
The WordFifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
How do you understand the phrase ‘salt of the earth’ within the context of Mt 5:1-16?
How are you called to give lavishly?
Is there a clear sense within your own faith journey as to how it adds flavor to the world?
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time, by Christopher Parker
Arts & CultureCatholic Book Club
A year after his death, a look back on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh—and his influence on many American writers on nonviolence, mindfulness and contemplative spirituality.
Politics & SocietyInterviews
Toussaint Kafarhire Murhula, S.J., a priest in the Democratic Republic of Congo, describes the joy of Congolese people at the pope's visit and his hopes for what the pope's journey might bring.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
”Hands off Africa!” Pope Francis said on the first day of his visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. “Stop choking Africa: It is not a mine to be stripped or a terrain to be plundered.”
FaithNews
Confession: The Act of Contrition and words of absolution to get new translations starting this Lent
The experience of the sacrament of penance in the Roman rite will be slightly different this Lent, thanks to approved changes in the English translation set to take effect in a few weeks.