Pope Francis: God is calling you to work in his kingdom

by Holy Spirit Parish | Sep 25, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, Pope Francis

“No one is “unemployed” when it comes to spreading the message of the Gospel, Pope Francis has said, because each one of us is called to take up the task and to do our own part in God’s plan of salvation. “The message is this: in the Kingdom of God no one is...

Pope Remembers Example of Blessed Stanley Rother

by Holy Spirit Parish | Sep 25, 2017 | News, Pope Francis

“During Angelus, Prays Martyred Missionary Priest Helps Us Be Courageous Witnesses of the Gospel ‘May his heroic example help us to be courageous witnesses of the Gospel, committing ourselves in favor of human dignity.’ Pope Francis said these words toward the...

Pope Francis: God’s love is shown in his forgiveness of our sins

by Holy Spirit Parish | Sep 19, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, News, Pope Francis

“On Sunday Pope Francis spoke about the limitless love of God, and how it leads him to forgive us time and time again; something we must strive to do for others, no matter how many times they’ve sinned against us. “The forgiveness of God is a sign of his...

Catholic youth have something to say – and the Church is listening

by Holy Spirit Parish | Sep 19, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, News, Vatican News

“As preparations continue for next year’s Synod of Bishops on young people, the Vatican hosted young adults and global experts for a seminar in Rome aimed at listening to the experiences of youth from around the world. “So far we can see everyone allowing...

Pope hopes Trump will ‘rethink’ DACA decision on pro-life grounds

by Holy Spirit Parish | Sep 11, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, Pope Francis

“During a press conference Sunday aboard the papal plane from Colombia to Rome, Pope Francis said that though he is not familiar with how the decision to end DACA was made, he hopes it will be reconsidered as part of a pro-life ethic which defends the unity of...