The leadership of the Society of Jesus, most commonly known as the Jesuits, named Father Xavier Olin as the new head of the religious order in the Philippines.
For the President of the Commission for Information of the Synodal Assembly, the Synod on Synodality this October in Rome is not only a time for dialogue but also an opportunity to pause and profoundly listen to one another.
A religious group in the Philippines has dedicated themselves to this unique advocacy: taking care of psychiatric abandoned people, and giving them a home where they are considered family.
“That is why we ask, in common prayer, to learn again to be silent: to listen to the voice of the Father, the call of Jesus and the groaning of the Spirit,” Pope Francis said.
Reflection Date: September 30, 2023
When things in life are not going our way, do not immediately grumble to God and question His decisions. There is a good reason for what you are going through. Always choose the silence of prayer and let the Lord reveal His plans to you.
Reflection Date: September 28, 2023
We may be becoming impatient with God for not answering our intentions or being too demanding to get what we want. He is not a magician who grants prayers on a whim. He is not a genie who answers to us.
Reflection Date: September 27, 2023
The more the apostles let go of their dependency on material things, the deeper the grace they receive through their Master, who imparted to them His miraculous powers.
Reflection Date: September 26, 2023
A church would be meaningless if the people who gather within are rotten in sin. A beautiful place of worship is all for naught if it does not lead us to holiness.
Reflection Date: September 25, 2023
We are expected to live selfless lives, get away from the darkness, and never keep blessings to ourselves. Our talents and wealth will only gain their fullest meaning when we learn how to share.
