"God calls us through what happens during our day: through the suffering and happiness of the people we live with, through the human interests of our colleagues and the things that make up our family life.”
(Saint Josemaría)
In his October 30 general audience, Pope Francis continued speaking about the Acts of the Apostles, focusing on the text “Come over to Macedonia and help us” (Acts 16:9).
The Holy Father continued his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, focusing this time on the passage: “God opened a door of faith to the Gentiles” (cf. Acts 14: 27).
Homily of Pope Francis at Canonization Mass for Saints John Henry Newman (1801-1890), Giuseppina Vannini (1859-1911), Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan (1876-1926), Dulce Lopes Pontes (1914-1992), Margherita Bays (1815-1879).
John Henry Newman will be canonized by Pope Francis on October 13, 2019. Interviews with Jack Valero, press coordinator for Newman's canonization, and Melissa Villalobos, who was miraculously cured by the future saint.
Homily of Pope Francis at the Mass on October 6 for the opening of the Synod of Bishops on the Amazon. "Jesus did not come to bring a gentle evening breeze, but to light a fire on the earth."
From October 6 to 27, the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon region will take place in Rome. Italian priest, Fr. Marco Vanzini, offers some perspectives and suggests ways that everyone can participate.
In his 18 September General Audience address, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, speaking about the words: “You will only find yourselves fighting against God” (Acts 5:39).
