John the Baptist, Vincent and consecration

John the Baptist, Vincent and consecration

Considering Consecrated Life: Patrick Griffin, CM reflects on St. John the Baptist, Vincent and Consecration The Advent/Christmas Season holds up numerous individuals who can be placed in the category of “consecrated persons.” Some of them are easy to identify; others...

Late then, late now?

Second Sunday of Advent (B), December 7, 2014 – Is 40, 1-5. 9-11; 2 Pt 3, 8-14; Mk 1, 1-8 Hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Pt 3, 12) The Good News is, by definition, new. But it is also ancient; in the beginning it was with God. The Good News begins with the...
Pope “Surrounded by modern martyrs”

Pope “Surrounded by modern martyrs”

RomeReports  – “During the Angelus, Pope Francis talked about modern day martyrs. He explained that just like John the Baptist, defended truth before the powerful, Christians too need to speak out and do the same. He specifically called on young people to...