by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 14, 2017 | Pope Francis
“Vatican Releases Message for 26th World Day of the Sick “We cannot forget the tender love and perseverance of many families in caring for their chronically sick or severely disabled children, parents and relatives,” Pope Francis has said, stressing: “The care...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Nov 13, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, Pope Francis
“In a key speech on the global effort to eradicate nuclear arms, Pope Francis called the weapons immoral and said they should be made illegal in war, but he also voiced hope that despite pessimism, things are moving in the right direction. In a Nov. 10 audience...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Nov 13, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, Pope Francis
“On Sunday Pope Francis encouraged people not to wait to reflect on their lives, but to ask themselves: If this was my last day on earth, am I prepared? Am I cooperating with God’s grace? “It would be nice to think a little bit: one day will be the last. If it...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Oct 31, 2017 | Pope Francis
““The Holy Father is working with determination to promote the necessary conditions for a world free of nuclear weapons, as he reiterated last March in a message addressed to the United Nations Conference, convened for this purpose,’ Vatican Press Secretary Greg...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Oct 31, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, Pope Francis
“On Sunday Pope Francis reflected on Jesus’ command to love God above all things, and your neighbor as yourself, saying that it is in the Eucharist that we receive the grace to carry this out. “God, who is Love, has created us to make us part of his life, to be...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Oct 23, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, Pope Francis
“In a video message to participants in a youth forum in Canada, Pope Francis told young people to meet Jesus in prayer, letting Christ direct their lives – thus leading them on an incredible adventure. “Young people, let Christ reach you,” the Pope said. “Let...
