Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Mass: A Powerful Call to Love and Unity
On a radiant Sunday in Vatican City, over 200,000 faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square to witness Pope Leo XIV celebrate his inaugural Mass. The atmosphere was electric with chants of “Viva il Papa!” as cardinals, world leaders, and pilgrims from across the globe filled the square. Patriarch Bartholomew’s presence further underscored the significance of...Continue reading→
Pope Leo XIV’s First Homily: Humility, Holiness, and a Call to Discipleship
Timmerie shared a deeply moving recap of Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural homily, delivered in his unmistakable Illinois-accented English — a first for the papacy. The new Holy Father opened not with grandiosity but with humble, heartfelt words: “You have called me to carry that cross… I know I can rely on each and every one...Continue reading→
A Heavenly Bouquet: Pope Leo XIV, St. Thérèse, and the Power of Roses
In a recent episode of Morning Air, John Morales and Fr. James Kubicki explored the powerful connections between St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Pope Francis, and the newly elected Pope Leo XIV. The common thread? A single white rose — a symbol of faith, prayer, and heavenly intercession. Known as the “Little Flower,” St. Thérèse of...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 14: Jesus made you THESE promises!
Do you know that Jesus made you a promise? It gets even better – Jesus Christ made you 12 Promises! When Jesus appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, He made promises to those who would honor His Sacred Heart. Later, after St. Margaret Mary’s death, her spiritual director (Fr. John Croiset, S.J.) compiled the 12...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 13: Can you tell if a child loves their parents?
There are lots of ways to tell, but one of my favorites is when the child rests their head on their parent’s chest. You can tell – just by looking – that the child feels safe with their parent. That’s how Jesus wants us to feel with Him! Don’t believe it? Just look at how...Continue reading→
Cardinal Ambongo: Unity in the Church stems from fidelity to Christ
“The Church is not an ideology. Rather, it is an attachment to a person, and that person is Jesus Christ.” In a recent interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of Africa provided a much-needed perspective on the perceived divisions within the Church. While social media and mainstream news often amplify narratives of a divided...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 12: Would you say no?
Sometimes you have to say ‘no’ to a good thing! That’s what happened to St. Margaret Mary when she returned from the convent to the French village of Verosvres. After spending years forming her faith among the Poor Clares and nearly dying from illness, she was thrown back into everyday village life. She even received...Continue reading→
When Life is Tangled
We all have had moments in our lives when situations or events arise that are incredibly difficult, it seems like there is no way out and the circumstance is too dire. Whether it is the loss of a job, marital difficulties, a terminal diagnosis, cancer spreading, addiction, a loved one away from the Church, infertility...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 11: The Biggest Temptation
Have you ever made a good decision and then been tempted to stray from it? Congratulations – you’re human! The good news is that the lives of the saints show us that God is constantly calling us back to His mercy. St. Margaret Mary had already felt a call to religious life, but that didn’t mean...Continue reading→
The Miraculous Water of Lourdes
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to visit a Marian apparition site, you know the feeling. Heaven seems a little closer, the veil between heaven and earth is a little thinner, as you pray in a place where the Mother of God came down to earth, appearing to mankind with a heart full of love,...Continue reading→
Pope Leo XIV’s Marian Devotion Shines in First Days of Papacy
From the very first moments of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has made it abundantly clear that his heart is firmly rooted in a deep and abiding devotion to the Blessed Mother. On The Inner Life, Fr. Eckert couldn’t contain his joy as he reflected on how prominently Mary has featured in the new Pope’s...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 10: She Didn’t Feel Peace
Have you ever been in a situation where something felt off? Like you didn’t fit in? That’s how St. Margaret Mary felt after leaving the convent and returning to normal life in her village. She had left behind her vow to become a nun and – though still pious – was giving her attention to...Continue reading→
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