1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (58+ words) He saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was against them." Mark 6: 48. Jesus always sees our toils and distresses in this world. We do not see Him " and sometimes we think that He has forgotten us; but…...

4+ hour, 21+ min ago  (189+ words) Today at church, we had visitors from the Holy Land. They brought rosaries with them, and it reminded me of one I had back in 2022. I ended up giving that one to my mother, which made it even more special…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (180+ words) The deadline for submitting items for church briefs to be published in our print edition is 2 p. m. Wednesday. To have an item listed, email Trish Choate at tchoate@USAToday Co. com. Please note church briefs are limited to announcements of special…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (680+ words) The Catholic Church celebrates the memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church each year on the Monday after Pentecost. This year, it falls on May 25. In 2018, Pope Francis added the memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother…...

8+ min ago  (506+ words) THE late Bishop Emeritus Dominic Su Haw Chiu of Sacred Heart Cathedral Sibu has been described as a eucharistic person who dedicated all his life serving God and the people. Su, 87, passed away peacefully at Hospital Sibu on May 15. At…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (158+ words) This morning's Gospel reading is John 20: 1923: Note: I am taking a break for the long weekend. Please enjoy this reflection from 2017. Today, we celebrate Pentecost and the gifts of the Holy Spirit, one of which was the gift of tongues....

27+ min ago  (964+ words) ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (OSV News) " A softening of hearts toward the Eucharist, a greater sense of unity in the Church, and a "fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit" " these were the intentions held in the hearts of perpetual pilgrims as…...

4+ hour, 56+ min ago  (232+ words) Van Nuys News Press Presidential Message on Pentecost Melania and I join many Christians throughout our Nation and around the world who are joyfully celebrating the miracle of Pentecost today and the birth of Christ's Church. Fifty days after the…...

1+ day, 20+ min ago  (1364+ words) Elder Cook: "Find Peace Through Faith in Jesus Christ" Elder Quentin L. Cook spoke warmly of his connection to the United Kingdom, recalling with affection his missionary service in England and his deep appreciation for the people of the British Isles....

5+ hour, 18+ min ago  (244+ words) WAYMART, Pa. " Every Memorial Day weekend, 5000 people make a pilgrimage here at the St. Tikhon's monastery near Waymart. Some traveling from near. "I live here in Honesdale, Pennsylvania," said Benjamin Armstrong from Honesdale. "I'm from Oakridge, Knoxville area, Tennessee." They're…...