Theme 8: St. Martha (Feast: July 29): The call of the youth to be at the service of humanity (Archbishop Liborius N Nashenda, OMI)
St. Martha of Bethany near Jerusalem is in the Gospels of Luke and John.…
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St. Martha of Bethany near Jerusalem is in the Gospels of Luke and John.…
Mary Magdalene was an independent woman who had discretionary time and wealth from the…
The CoViD-19 pandemic is revealing the reality of social conditions for millions of people…

Bishops across the UK and other Catholic leaders say they want more information before endorsing a proposal to ban social media for youth under 16. [...]

According to biblical texts and the tradition of the Catholic Church, widows have a place of privilege and special care in the Judeo-Christian tradition. [...]

A Lahore court cited insufficient evidence in clearing Nadeem Masih, a blind Catholic who spent nearly 10 months in jail on a blasphemy charge carrying a mandatory death penalty. [...]

The chaplaincy is being formed to help serve those attached to the Traditional Latin Mass, but does not change any policies, according to the diocese. [...]

The Senate is considering a House-passed bill that would designate Haiti for temporary protected status until 2029. [...]

According to biblical texts and the tradition of the Catholic Church, widows have a place of privilege and special care in the Judeo-Christian tradition. [...]

A Lahore court cited insufficient evidence in clearing Nadeem Masih, a blind Catholic who spent nearly 10 months in jail on a blasphemy charge carrying a mandatory death penalty. [...]

The chaplaincy is being formed to help serve those attached to the Traditional Latin Mass, but does not change any policies, according to the diocese. [...]

The Senate is considering a House-passed bill that would designate Haiti for temporary protected status until 2029. [...]

Catholics are invited to pray, reflect, and act on religious discrimination, education, immigration enforcement, Africa, gender ideology, political and anti-religious violence, and Nicaragua. [...]
We thank you, O God, for the Love You have implanted in our hearts. May it always inspire us to be kind in our words, considerate of feeling, and concerned for each other's needs and wishes. Help us to be understanding and forgiving of human weaknesses and failings. Increase our faith and trust in You and may Your Prudence guide our life and love. Bless our Marriage O God, with Peace and Happiness, and make our love fruitful for Your glory and our Joy both here and in eternity. [...]

According to biblical texts and the tradition of the Catholic Church, widows have a place of privilege and special care in the Judeo-Christian tradition. [...]
Reading 1: 2 Kings 19:31-36, Reading 1: 2 Kings 19:14-21, Reading 1: 2 Kings 19:9-11, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 48:10-11, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 48:2-4, Gospel: Matthew 7:12-14, Gospel: Matthew 7:6 [...]