Gaudete in Domino semper (Rejoice in the Lord always!)
Sunday, December 17 is Gaudete Sunday. It is a day midway through the Advent season when we are called to be especially joyful because the Lord is near.
Tag: Rejoice in the Lord
Cardinal Tobin: Waiting for the blessed hope during Advent
We pray about it in a special way during Advent.
Del Cardenal: Aguardando la Bendita Esperanza
Porque la gracia de Dios se ha manifestado para la salvación de todos los hombres, y nos enseña que debemos renunciar a la impiedad y a los deseos mundanos, y … Learn More
Images of Synodality
I have been back in northern New Jersey for more than two weeks now, but I am still processing the experiences of last month’s Synod working sessions.
Peace, the work of justice, the effect of charity
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, During my time of service to my religious order, the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists), I had the privilege of traveling … Learn More
Praising God for our common home
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi, our Holy Father Pope Francis published a new Apostolic Exhortation entitled Laudato Deum (Praise … Learn More
Caring for our common home
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, On October 4, we observed the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi, a man whose love for all God’s creation has inspired millions of … Learn More
May we embrace our migrant sisters, brothers
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, September 18–24 is National Migration Week here in the United States of America. This is a time for all of us to grow in … Learn More
Formation is necessary to sustain synodal culture, spirituality
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As I continue to reflect on themes that are presented to us in the Instrumentum Laboris (Working Document) for the Synod of Bishops on synodality in Rome … Learn More
Co-responsibility in mission: How we can better share gifts and tasks in the service of the Gospel
“Co-responsibility” is fundamental to the teaching of the Church as reaffirmed by the Second Vatican Council.