Advent Prayer: Prayer of the Day for Wednesday, December 20, 2023
God of power and mercy, open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy, so that we may share his wisdom and become one with him when he comes in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Vatican says priests can bless same-sex couples without condoning their lifestyles
St. Peter's Basilica. / Credit: vvo/Shutterstock Rome Newsroom, Dec 18, 2023 / 15:22 pm (CNA). The Vatican has issued new guidance on the topic of blessings of same-sex attracted people, stating that Catholic priests can bless same-sex couples as an expression of pastoral closeness without condoning their sexual relations. The ruling, which also applies to Catholics civilly remarried without having received
Congressional commission urges sanctions if Hong Kong won’t release Jimmy Lai
Hong Kong media tycoon and Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai. / Napa Institute. Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 18, 2023 / 17:00 pm (CNA). A congressional commission is urging the United States government to sanction Hong Kong prosecutors and judges if they fail to release Catholic pro-democracy activist and journalist Jimmy Lai, who is on trial for allegedly violating a controversial
Never be ashamed of witnessing to Jesus— Cardinal Tagle
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, presides over the traditional Simbang Gabi Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica with the Filipino community in Rome on Dec. 17, 2023. FR. EDMEL RAAGAS By Roy Lagarde December 18, 2023 Manila, Philippines Celebrating the traditional “Simbang Gabi” Mass for the Filipino community in Rome, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle challenged the
Monday of the Third Week of Advent
Reading 1 Jer 23:5-8 Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD,when I will raise up a righteous shoot to David;As king he shall reign and govern wisely,he shall do what is just and right in the land.In his days Judah shall be saved,Israel shall dwell in security.This is the name they give him:"The LORD our justice."Therefore, the days will
Advent Prayer: Prayer of the Day for Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Lord God, may we, your people, who look forward to the birthday of Christ experience the joy of salvation and celbrate that feast with love and thanksgiving. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.