In the final Resurrection account of St. John’s Gospel, Jesus is standing on the shore as Peter and some of the other disciples are fishing. At the Risen Lord’s instruction, they cast their nets for an abundant catch of fish. Later, Jesus ask Peter three times: “Do you love me?” Read more…
Yesterday, Pope Francis issued his fourth encyclical, Dilexit Nos; He loved us. Today’s Gospel (Luke 12:54-59) could perhaps shed some light on why this particular topic of the human and divine love of the heart of Jesus Christ is so timely. In this Gospel passage, Jesus tells the crowds: When Read more…
As this rainy day in Rome comes to a close, I want to share a bit of my heart with all of you. While the delegates spent Monday and Tuesday in prayer and reflection, the official opening of the Synod began with Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Tuesday, and Read more…
The second session of the Synod on Synodality has begun. After two days of prayer and reflection, the synod delegates gathered Tuesday evening in St. Peter’s Basilica with Pope Francis to pray for forgiveness of the Church’s sins and failures. The prayer service was profound, and a fitting way to Read more…