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A Call to Spiritual Arms: The Priesthood & the Role of the Laity – Part 3
Nicole A. Best, PsyD For Part 1 click here For Part 2 click here As is the case with the United States’ military, the Special Operations Unit in God’s army, the Priestly Force, is the most highly trained unit for protecting us from threats and engaging in small-scaled and detailed …
A special prayer to conclude 2025 and begin 2026
By ACI Prensa Dec 31, 2025 / 13:30 pm The end of 2025 is at hand and the world is set to welcome the new year with parties and fireworks, but many forget to celebrate it with God, the Lord of life and time. We therefore share this prayer for you …
Pope Leo XIV Prayer Intentions for January 2026
For prayer with the Word of God Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.
The Popes and the new year: a time for thanksgiving and hope
As 2026 approaches, Vatican News revisits some reflections by the Popes on this transitional period between the end of 2025 and the arrival of the new year. By Amedeo Lomonaco As the year comes to an end and a new one is set to begin, the Church’s perspective on this …
SEEK 2026 set to kick off in 3 cities
By Amira Abuzeid Dec 31, 2025 / 09:00 am The annual SEEK conference is set to simultaneously get underway Jan. 1–5 in three U.S. cities: Columbus, Ohio; Denver; and Fort Worth, Texas. “To the Heights!” is the theme of this year’s conference, which is organized by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students …
When does Christmas actually end?
by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 5, 2022 / 17:00 pm How many days is Christmas? When should you finally take those lights off the porch, or remove the tree? Read on for some of the arguments for and against commonly agreed-upon end dates for Christmas. Christmas is one day This, …
December 31 – Saint Sylvester, Pope
Saint Sylvester was born in Rome around the year 250. Not much is known about him, but legends surround him. Some legends state that at a young age, Sylvester was put under the care of a priest to be formed in the practice of religion and sacred literature. He enjoyed …
Should Catholics use AI to re-create deceased loved ones? Experts weigh in
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Dec 27, 2025 / 07:00 am Apps that promise to help re-create digital versions of deceased family members using AI pose a “spiritual danger” to Catholics and others who may use the technology in place of healthy grief, experts say. The AI company 2wai ignited a …
Pope at Urbi et Orbi: Peace is a shared responsibility
In his Christmas Urbi et Orbi address, Pope Leo XIV renews his plea for peace, reminding the world that it is both God’s gift and humanity’s shared responsibility. By Francesca Merlo As war continues to scar the world, Pope Leo XIV used his Christmas Urbi et Orbi message to renew his appeal for peace, …
Advent Reflections by Archbishop Robert Casey 2025
This Advent, you are invited to pray alongside Archbishop Casey. Each day he will share a spiritual reflection with an accompanying song available through the YouTube link. Follow us on Facebook (10) Facebook Instagram Advent Reflection for November 30 – The First Sunday of Advent Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122: …
