Why does the church celebrate obscure saints who aren’t relevant for our contemporary world?
The church celebrates the saints not just because of what they did long ago, but because their example continues to be relevant for our lives today. Even if they lived 2,000 years ago, the gift of faith is timeless, and so is friendship with Jesus.
- Published in Ask Father/Bishop
Pope at pallium Mass: World needs more prayer, less complaints
VATICAN CITY – Some people always will want to destroy unity and stifle prophets, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
- Published in International
St. John Paul was a good shepherd, pope says on saint’s birthday
VATICAN CITY – St. John Paul II was a man of deep prayer, who loved being close to people and loved God’s justice and mercy, Pope Francis said.
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