OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Seeing with the eyes of faith is a summons … to create conditions in which every person can feel loved, especially those who feel forgotten by God because they are forgotten by their brothers and sisters.” (Pope Francis in Bulgaria, May 2019) During an historic trip to Bulgaria earlier this May, […]
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Talk story: Celebrating the Paschal Mystery in the Eternal City
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “I came that they may have life and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) The Easter Season is a special time for Christians around the world to celebrate the fullness of life, renewal and the Resurrection in the Risen Lord. We were blessed to be in the Eternal City of […]
Talk story: Easter transforms vulnerability into joy
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” (Philippians 2:7-8) This final week of Lent is a time to reflect on these words of St. […]
Talk story: Cardinal advisor to three popes to speak at Red Mass
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The Catholic Church has a mission of accompanying humanity in all its endeavors, of bringing the message of the Gospel to politics, business, work, education, science and other activities. It is the church’s obligation to assure that the voice of the poor and vulnerable is heard in all of human striving.” […]
Talk story: Have no anxiety at all
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Let your gentleness be known to everyone and do not worry about anything. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and […]
Talk story: The holiness next door
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “My modest goal is to propose the call to holiness in a practical way for our own time, with all its risks, challenges and opportunities. (From Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation “Rejoice and Be Glad: A Call to Holiness in Today’s World”) “Seeing and acting with mercy: that is holiness.” Pope Francis […]
Talk story: Feeling welcomed in Seattle
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Our parish is a beacon of light where ALL ARE WELCOME … We are a diverse people of God whose faith inspires hope that shows itself in love.” (From the parish bulletin of Christ Our Hope Catholic Church, Seattle) In the heart of historic and gritty downtown Seattle, amidst the bustle […]
Talk story: Mother and child on a Rome subway
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “When we heal the wounds of refugees, displaced persons and victims of trafficking, we are practicing the commandment of love that Jesus has left us … Their flesh is that of Christ.” (Pope Francis) We crossed paths on a subway in Rome on the way to join thousands in St. Peter’s […]
Talk story: An encounter a click away
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “In the complex and often dramatic situations of today’s world, may the Risen Lord guide the steps of all those who work for justice and peace.” (Pope Francis Easter Message 2017) This past Lent, Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl provided a path for Catholics in the United States to engage in […]
Office for Social Ministry: Christ is Risen, Alleluia
Talk story Our faith is grounded in the Paschal Mystery, recently culminated in the celebration of Easter Sunday. It is hoped that the essence and images of Holy Week continue to nourish us throughout the year. It is in that spirit that we share images from the Ohana Mass for persons with disabilities on Easter […]