Family: the cornerstone

By Innocent Maziya

The 10th World Meeting of Families took place in Rome from the 19th to the 26th June under the theme: “Family love: a vocation and a path to holiness.” The highlight of this meeting was the Celebration of Mass on Sunday, 26th June 2022, presided over by His Holiness Pope Francis. One of the main objectives of the meeting and the celebration was to once again bring focus to the Family. As the domestic Church, the family is the cornerstone of our Catholic Community and thus needs to be strengthened through prayer and active formation. Continue reading “Family: the cornerstone”

Building the Future with Migrants and Refugees

By Migrants and Refugees section (Holy See)

“The contribution of migrants and refugees is fundamental to the social and economic growth of our societies. It is a potential that is ready to be realised, if only we give it a chance.
In your opinion, how can we foster the development of this potential?” Pope Francis

In addition to the Holy Father’s, there is also Lucy’s testimony, an immigrant to Kenya who with her work and skills is contributing to the development of the community and the economy of the country. Continue reading “Building the Future with Migrants and Refugees”

Pray for peace

Pray for peaceWe pray that Christians, followers of other religions, and all people of goodwill may promote together peace and justice in the world.

Pope Francis – January 2020

In a divided and fragmented world, I want to invite all believers, and also all people of good will, to reconciliation and fraternity.
Our faith leads us to spread the values of peace and mutual understanding, of the common good.

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For faith-filled young people

This month of May, the Pope begins a cycle of three prayer intentions dedicated to the family.

He has decided to begin by speaking first to young people, who “want to build something new.”

He offers them an example to follow: “When I think of a model with whom young people can identify with, our Mother, Mary, always comes to mind.”

Francis asks young people to take risks like she did, keeping in mind that they “need to discern and discover what Jesus wants” from them. In this discernment, Francis says, “it’s a great help to listen to the words of grandparents.” And he proposes three companions for their life journey: courage, knowing how to listen, and dedication to service. Continue reading “For faith-filled young people”