The Camillian Charismatic Family – Day of Spirituality: ‘God is faithful, let us trust him’ (St. Camillus)
God is faithful, let us trust him’ (St. Camillus)
During these days of your meeting you will listen to many papers that will help you at the level of pastoral care and learning in your mission near to the sick. This day of spirituality is not concerned so much with the doctrinal dimension as with applying ourselves to listening to the Word of God which provokes us to address today’s challenges and to implement the message of Jesus who came to heal the whole of the human person: Continue reading
OFM: Towards an Integral Ecology
The Pontifical Antonianum University has recently put the fruits of four interdisciplinary seminars on integral ecology, held in the last two years to productive use. With three introductory courses on urban ecology, concerning metabolism, flows and scales, they introduced the students of the professional programme in integral ecology, during the second week of the diploma, to an integrated ecology project, to be discussed and verified with experts of different disciplines,
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) launches Lenten Campaign for religious sisters in 85 countries
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has launched a Lenten and Easter campaign to strengthen its support for religious sisters in those countries worldwide that are most affected by war and poverty or in which Christians are a minority. The campaign bears the title “Extraordinary women. Thanks to God. Thanks to you.” Continue reading
Irish nun receives Women of Courage Award for work in South Sudan
Spreading the Gospel in a place where hate or love are doled out based on tribal membership is a hard task but, since 2008, Sister Orla Treacy of the Irish Loreto Sisters has risen to the occasion.
On March 7, the day before International Women’s Day, she was recognized again for her efforts. Continue reading
Pope Francis: Be bold in responding to the Lord’s call
It takes courage and boldness to trust in God’s promises and follow the vocation he has set out for you, Pope Francis said in a message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, released Saturday.
“Responding to the Lord’s call involves putting ourselves on the line and facing a great challenge. It means being ready to leave behind whatever would keep us tied to our little boat and prevent us from making a definitive choice,” the pope said March 9. Continue reading
Spiritual Exercises begin for Pope, Roman Curia
On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis arrives at the Casa Divin Maestro in the town of Arricia, just outside of Rome.By Vatican News
Along with his collaborators in the Roman Curia, the Holy Father will be taking part in the week long Spiritual Exercises for the beginning of Lent.
Lent 2019: Praying with Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ
“Grant me, O Lord, to see everything now with new eyes…”UISG-#Webinar: The appropriate and legitimate exercise of power in Religious Life
March 11th, 2019 2pm-4pm (Rome time. Check the time zone of your country: https://time.is)
The appropriate and legitimate exercise of power in Religious Life A reflection on the canonical aspects of the theme in the light of the Gospel. Continue reading
Message of his holiness Pope Francis for the 2019 World Day Of Vocations
The courage to take a risk for God’s promise
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
After the lively and fruitful experience of the Synod devoted to young people last October, we recently celebrated the Thirty-fourth World Youth Day in Panama City. Continue reading
JPIC Newsbrief, January 2019
Pope Francis’ Lenten message has encouraged us to reflect more deeply on how we care for our Common Home with his theme “For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God.” In this February Newsbrief we feature many challenges related to our Care of the Poor and our Care of the Earth. Our UISG campaign “Sowing Hope for the Planet” has a new and engaging website, a space for sharing experiences. Continue reading