Category: World and Church

Pope Francis elevated the memory of Mary Magdalene to the status of Festivity on July 22nd, 2016 in order to stress the importance of this faithful disciple of Christ.

“The free personal response with which we consent to the call becomes the beginning of a path of discernment, acceptance, and progressive assimilation of the charismatic identity”

Reading of the writings of Therese of the Child Jesus: STUDY GUIDE 2

To achieve gender equality in the region, governments need to listen to women’s concerns and have enough political will to implement true reforms for a more equal Southeast Asia.

Under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”, the United Nations Observance of International Women’s Day 2023 will highlight the need for inclusive and transformative technology and digital education.

Reading of the writings of Therese of the Child Jesus: Study Guide 1

“…we must allow ourselves to be taken aside by him and to detach ourselves from mediocrity and vanity. We need to set out on the journey, an uphill path that, like a mountain trek, requires effort, sacrifice and concentration…”

The Carmelite Order celebrates Teresian Anniversaries 2023-2025 for the purpose of allowing Therese to speak to us, to question us, to encourage us, and for welcoming her to shed light upon and confirm our personal and communal journey.

The Catholic Church has formally endorsed, although not dogmatic, for sick people to bathe and visit Lourdes for healing. Since the apparitions, many people have claimed to have been cured by drinking or bathing in it, and the Lourdes authorities provide it free of charge to any who ask for it.

Saint Josephine Bakhita, pray for us and for all the victims of human trafficking!

Together in search of the gift that each person is, against all forms of exploitation and human trafficking.