by Holy Spirit Parish | Mar 6, 2017 | News, Pope Francis, Vatican News
“On the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis said if we want to fight against the temptation of sin, we must be familiar with the Word of God – treating the Bible more like how we treat our cellphone. “During the forty days of Lent, as Christians we are called to...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Mar 6, 2017 | News
“Parents forced to choose which of their children will eat dinner that day. Children watching as their parents succumb to the gruesome effects of starvation. Farmers having their crops snatched up and taken away while neighbors lie emaciated on the roads, too...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Feb 27, 2017 | News, Pope Francis, Vatican News
“During his Sunday visit to Rome’s Anglican parish of All Saints, Pope Francis voiced gratitude for the good relations Catholics and Anglicans now enjoy, and said that on the path toward full communion, humility has to be the point of departure. “(Humility) is...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Feb 27, 2017 | News
“For Erika Bachiochi, the Catholic Church has been able to offer a genuine pro-woman theology which not only safeguards and protects her stance as a feminist, but also enhances her ability to be strong in all aspects of her life. Dr. Mary Anne Case would like to...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Feb 15, 2017 | News
“It’s Valentine’s Day, and in countries across the world, people are focused on love and marriage. But for the Catholic Church, the celebration of – and support for – marriage is not limited to one day, but all year round. “Marriage is not private,” explained...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Feb 15, 2017 | News, Pope Francis, Vatican News
“In the wake of several contentious events surrounding the Vatican recently, Pope Francis’ advisory board in his ongoing reform of the Roman Curia affirmed their support of the Pope and his work. On behalf of the group, Cardinal Oscar Andrés Rodríguez...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Feb 7, 2017 | News
“Harry Connick Jr. has spent the last 30 years entertaining America as one of Hollywood’s most versatile talents: singer, songwriter, pianist, actor, and “American Idol” host. Now he’s the star of the daytime talk show “Harry”, which airs primarily on local Fox...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Feb 7, 2017 | News, Vatican News
“On Sunday Pope Francis stressed the sanctity of life and encouraged Christians to fulfill Jesus Christ’s command to be salt of the earth and light of the world. “May no one be left alone and may love defend the sense of life,” Pope Francis said in his Angelus...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 31, 2017 | National Catholic Reporter, News
“Some Catholic leaders are reaching out to President Donald Trump and other high-ranking officials to describe what their idea of a “comprehensive pro-life approach” should look like. Eight Catholic organizations signed and sent a two-page letter on...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 31, 2017 | News, Pope Francis, Vatican News
“When asked in a new interview what specific mission he has for the laity, Pope Francis responded with a frequent appeal: to go outside of oneself and take risks in evangelizing, rather than staying stuffed up at home while the moths move in. “Sometimes I think...
