Pope Remembers Those Who Suffer at Christmas

Word of the Lord for "Life's Wounded," He Says

December 17, 2006 | 406 hits

Benedict XVI remembered people who will spend Christmas in the cross fire of war, especially in the Middle East and Africa, or in conditions of loneliness and poverty. Christmas, when Christ …

Papal Address to Doctrinal Congregation

"Service to the Faith … Is Also a Service to Joy"

February 28, 2006 | 1004 hits

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered Feb. 10 to participants in the plenary assembly of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. * * * Clementine Hall Your …

The Joy of Being a Woman of God

Ronda Chervin on a Divine Plan for Happiness

January 29, 2004 | 750 hits

Ronda Chervin, a retired philosophy professor, author and convert to the Church, has felt compelled in her speaking and writing to share her joy about being a woman of God. Chervin explores …

At Taizé, Brother Roger's Letter for 2004

"To the Wellsprings of Joy"

December 19, 2003 | 404 hits

Translated into 57 languages, this letter by Brother Roger of Taizé was made public during a young adult European meeting in Hamburg, Germany. It will be a starting-point for reflection …

On the Unmistakable Characteristic of Christian Joy

It Can Coexist With Suffering, Says John Paul II

December 14, 2003 | 1327 hits

Here is a translation of the address John Paul II gave today before praying the midday Angelus with several thousand pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square. * * * 1. "Rejoice in the Lord …

God's Closeness Is Secret of Christian Joy, Says Pope

Such Happiness "Can Coexist With Suffering," He Adds

December 14, 2003 | 909 hits

God's love is the foundation of Christian joy, which no trial or suffering can affect, John Paul II said as he invited Christians to prepare spiritually for Christmas. "Advent is a time of …

Focus on the Lesson of John XXIII, 40 Years After His Death

"Joy Is in Profound and Constant Communion With God"

June 04, 2003 | 690 hits

Here is a translation of John Paul's address at today's general audience, dedicated to the memory of Pope John XXIII. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters! 1. It is now 40 years since the beloved …

Toronto Still Abuzz in the Wake of World Youth Day

Interview with Father Thomas Rosica, a Key Organizer

August 22, 2002 | 382 hits

Canada needed World Youth Day and John Paul II "to wake us up, infuse us with joy," says a key organizer of the event. Basilian Father Thomas Rosica, national director and chief executive …

Resurrection Helps Us to Understand Pleasure, Says Papal Preacher

Last Lenten Meditation Before Holy Week

March 22, 2002 | 791 hits

The Church has the challenge "to evangelize pleasure and joy," which for many people seem to be enemies of God, the Papal Household preacher said in his last pre-Holy Week meditation. As on …

Mankind Longs for Joy of Peace This Christmas, Pope Says

Appeals to Believers to Be "Prophetic Ferment of a Reconciled World"

December 16, 2001 | 1438 hits

Humanity longs for peace above all this Christmas, John Paul II said today. "It is up to us believers, with the eloquence of love expressed in deeds, to become every day a prophetic ferment of …