by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 31, 2017 | Vatican News, News
“Ugly churches with bad acoustics don’t do justice to the richness and beauty of the liturgy – and it’s this connection between art and faith that’s vital for priests to understand today, a Vatican official insists. A project to study the...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 17, 2017 | Pope Francis, News
“Pope Francis’ teaching on marriage aims to help people in difficult family situations without departing from the broader context of Catholic teaching, Bishop Steven J. Lopes of the Personal Ordinariate of St. Peter has explained in a new pastoral letter. “Only...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 17, 2017 | News
“As colder weather settled over Rome last week, two area charities have found ways to reach out to those without food or shelter during the cold winter nights: one by turning a church into a temporary shelter, another by partnering with a newly-opened McDonald’s...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 9, 2017 | Vatican News, Pope Francis
“Pope Francis Sunday baptized 28 babies during Mass in the Sistine Chapel, reminding parents that by asking for the Sacrament of Baptism, the gift of faith, for their child, they have a responsibility to guard it and to help it deepen. “The faith is to believe...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 9, 2017 | Vatican News, Pope Francis
“Following a year marred by war and terrorism, Pope Francis told diplomats Monday that for 2017, peace has to be more than just an idea or a nice theory, but must be actively pursued with concrete policies aimed at promoting the common good and the dignity of...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 3, 2017 | Pope Francis, Vatican News
“In a letter sent to bishops around the world for the feast of the Holy Innocents, Pope Francis lamented the many children who suffer from war, slavery and various forms of abuse, including within the Church. The Church not only hears the “cries of pain” of her...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 3, 2017 | News
“Maria* has not had an easy life. Several years ago, while pregnant with her second child, she checked into a detox center for those with drug addictions. Social services had already taken temporary custody of her first child, as she was in no condition to take...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 19, 2016 | News
“Brazilian feminist Sara Winter used to work to legalize abortion. She was one of the founders of a radical group that carries out offensive topless protests at churches. Now, she says people should learn from religious women who put their faith into action –...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 19, 2016 | News
“Yan Xu is an artist from the central China city of Wuhan. What she drew one day would change her life. Confused about her future after resigning from a job in 2003, she found herself at an unlikely place. “At that time, I used to carry a sketchbook and pen with...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 12, 2016 | Pope Francis, Vatican News
“When it comes to the many conflicts splintering different parts of the world, Pope Francis said the Christian response must be one of nonviolence, which isn’t passive, but active and has roots in a strong family life. “To be true followers of Jesus today also...
