God’s love embraces all, writes Cardinal Tobin in latest newsletter
Every human life is sacred. Every person is a child of God who possesses incomparable dignity and worth—no matter what his or her state in life or personal gifts and … Learn More
Tag: Rejoice in the Lord
Peace is such a simple, universal concept. Why is it so hard to achieve?
During my time of service to my religious order, the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists), I had the privilege of traveling to more than 70 different countries in … Learn More
‘We are Advent people,’ says Cardinal Tobin in newsletter
One of the constant themes of Pope Francis is “closeness.” In practically every communication, whether written in advance or spontaneous, our Holy Father urges us to stay close to God … Learn More
‘Gratitude is contagious,’ Cardinal Tobin writes in latest newsletter
My dear sisters and brothers, Gratitude truly is contagious. When we say “thank you” we touch the hearts of others, and with them we embrace the healing power of God’s … Learn More
In newsletter, Cardinal Tobin reflects on Pope Francis’ encyclical Fratelli Tutti
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, One year ago, in October 2020, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, published his encyclical Fratelli Tutti(On Fraternity and Social Friendship). Shortly afterward, I provided … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: The opportunities and risks of our synodal journey
When he formally inaugurated the synod process, Pope Francis identified three risks and three opportunities. The first risk is that the synod process will be a mere formality. Will we … Learn More
‘We are sisters and brothers to all,’ Cardinal Tobin reflects in latest newsletter
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, A year ago, on October 4, 2020, Pope Francis published his encyclical Fratelli Tutti (On Fraternity andSocial Friendship). Shortly afterward, I provided a … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin reflects on stewardship in latest newsletter
My Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Earlier this year, I published Returning to Grace: A Pastoral Letter on the Eucharist. In this letter, I offered some thoughts on the … Learn More
‘No one is saved alone. We need each other,’ says Cardinal Tobin in his latest newsletter
On October 4, 2020, Pope Francis published his encyclical Fratelli Tutti (On Fraternity and Social Friendship). The Holy Father notes in the letter that, “As I was writing this letter, … Learn More
‘Let’s ask our Mother to stay close to us,’ Cardinal Tobin writes in latest newsletter
When we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sunday, Aug. 15, we are offering to Mary the highest possible form of veneration. We proclaim … Learn More