Hunger must be fought by actively going to the roots, Pope Francis says

by Holy Spirit Parish | Oct 16, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, Pope Francis, Vatican News |

“On Monday Pope Francis issued a lengthy appeal to address the problem of world hunger not only through talk, but concrete action by going to the root of the problem and introducing a new global mentality aimed at love rather than profit. With the risk of...

Pope at canonization Mass: God never stops inviting us to the heavenly banquet

by Holy Spirit Parish | Oct 16, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, Pope Francis, Vatican News |

“On Sunday, Pope Francis canonized 35 new saints in the Catholic Church, saying that no matter how often we reject him, the Lord will continue to love us and invite us to participate in his heavenly banquet. “The Gospel tells us that, even before constant...

Las Vegas bishop calls for prayer after mass shooting

by Holy Spirit Parish | Oct 3, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, News |

“On Monday, the Bishop of Las Vegas, Joseph A. Pepe, voiced grief over a mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, which has been called the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history. “Our hearts go out to everyone. We are praying for those who have been...

Pope mourns victims of ‘senseless’ Las Vegas shooting

by Holy Spirit Parish | Oct 3, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, News, Pope Francis |

“On Monday, Pope Francis offered his condolences and spiritual support to victims of a deadly shooting in Las Vegas that left at least 50 people dead and hundreds more wounded when a gunman opened fire at a country music festival. “Deeply saddened to learn of...

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 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...