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Speaking Out: Make sacramental preparation matter

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:30:44 -0400

This is the time Confirmation classes in my parish usually begin. But for the second year running, sacramental preparation courses will be held online.

Vatican says baptisms that used a modified formula are not valid

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:10:26 -0400

VATICAN CITY -- Changing the words of the formula for baptism render the sacrament invalid, said the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Speaking Out: Sacramentality needs to return

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:44:37 -0400

On May 14, Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled the first phase of the province��Ƶapp cautious re-opening strategy. Approved businesses received the green light to resume operations if in compliance with the safety protocols advised by public health.

Men of faith ... and signs of hope

Fri, 24 May 2019 10:03:09 -0400

It��Ƶapp easy for a vocations director in North America to get discouraged.

Vocations to the priesthood have been in decline everywhere in the world except Africa since 2012.

Speaking Out: The beauty of Adoration

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:29:40 -0500

I remember my first experience of Adoration very vividly.

Hearts, not just books, need to change to improve liturgy, Pope says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 12:44:28 -0500

VATICAN – The sacred liturgy is meant to help the people of God conform their heart, mind and actions more closely to Christ, Pope Francis said.

Faith is a gift passed on at home, Pope tells parents at baptism

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:46:32 -0500

VATICAN – Faith isn't something learned just by studying the catechism but rather is a gift passed on to children by the example of their parents, Pope Francis said.

Communion must extend beyond church walls, transform societies, Pope says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 10:28:03 -0500

VATICAN – Even in societies increasingly marked by divisions and prejudice, Catholics gather every Sunday "in the Lord's name and acknowledge that they are brothers and sisters," Pope Francis said.

Sacraments are gifts, not for sale, Pope says at Mass

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 10:29:03 -0500

VATICAN – The sacraments are gifts from God that are given freely and are not a way for the church to fill up its coffers to cover expenses, Pope Francis said.

Just a few meetings is 'fake', not enough for marriage preparation, Pope says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 09:18:41 -0400

VATICAN – Every heart longs for unconditional love and fidelity, Pope Francis said.