In Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), the Holy Father invites us, as individuals and as communities, to a profound pastoral conversion.
In his Message for the 2024 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which will be observed on September 29, Pope Francis observes that “Emphasizing the synodal dimension [of Church life] allows the Church to rediscover its itinerant nature, as the People of God journeying through history on pilgrimage, “migrating,” we could say, toward the Kingdom of Heaven (cf. Lumen Gentium, 49).”
The Church teaches that life in Christ begins with baptism and is nourished by our frequent reception of the Holy Eucharist, the body and blood of Christ.
The pope challenges all of us to be “Spirit-filled evangelizers.”
Easter is the season of hope. As the Letter to the Hebrews assures us, “We have [hope] as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul” (Heb 6:19).
During the month of May, we pay special reverence to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church and the first Missionary Disciple of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ.
The 2023 Synod Synthesis Report underscores the equal dignity and complementary roles of women and men in the Church, advocating for women’s active participation and leadership.
Alleluia! Christ is risen, and our hearts are filled with joy.
Synodality calls us to be a Church in mission. The Church does not merely “have” a mission.
As we celebrate the liturgical season of Lent, and prepare for the great joy of Easter, we find ourselves in what Pope Francis calls “a privileged moment to celebrate and experience God’s mercy.”
