Pope Leo XIV — Building the City of God
It is only when God is part of the picture of our lives that we begin to realize we will never be fully satisfied until we are with Him in heaven as the purpose of our lives. Pope Leo has consistently spoken of the misdirection of our hearts today, which goes contrary to who we are as made in the image and likeness of God.
Mary’s Assumption During the Jubilee Year of Hope
The Assumption is above all a feast of hope, of sure hope. It is the feast that reminds us of where we are all heading and of our ultimate home in heaven. While what God has given to us in this life is good and meant to make us happy, it is temporary and passes away before us as each day of our lives passes.
The Science of God’s Creation
Pope Leo XIV determined his name as our new Holy Father following the pontificate of Leo XIII, who served as the Universal Shepherd of the Church from 1878 through 1903. Leo XIII is known for his addressing modern social issues in the face of the Industrial Revolution, establishing the principles of Catholic social teaching...
August — the Month of Mary’s Immaculate Heart
The heart of Mary is the heart of love. We read in the Gospels how Mary treasured so many of the events of the life of Jesus in her heart, where she reflected upon them and handed them over to the apostles after the Resurrection of Christ.
Blessed are Those Who Have Not Lost Hope
Pope Leo XIV has continued the emphasis which Pope Francis placed upon our senior citizens, stressing that, “Embracing the elderly helps us to understand that life is more than just the present moment, and should not be wasted in superficial encounters and fleeting relationships...
To Restore Both Body and Soul
God created us in his image and likeness, with a special dignity which requires the care for our human body and spirit. It is interesting to reflect upon the words of the Book of Genesis after the creation of the world, when we are told that on that seventh day God Himself rested.
The Pope from the Land of Faith and Immigrants
America is the land of dreams which can come true. How many have placed the dream of becoming its President before a young person as a real possibility. Now we can also place the dream of becoming the Pope to a citizen of this great nation. May we always respect our freedom as made in the image and likeness of God and our freedom to practice our faith...
An Extraordinary Time
The gift of the Eucharist is not a symbol or sign of Jesus Christ — it is the very presence of Jesus Christ Himself. This gift remains with us even after Mass is celebrated as the consecrated hosts are kept in the tabernacle of the church so that we may always come into the Real Presence of Christ.
In the One Christ, We Are One
The flaming heart is quite significant during this month of June, which is dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Indeed, Jesus took our human heart to Himself in order to bring us into the very heart of the life of God.
The Sacred Heart — Inflamed and Burning
The mercy of God, as revealed in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, was also celebrated in a most vivid manner during the Easter season on Divine Mercy Sunday, the second Sunday of Easter. Devotion to Divine Mercy was promoted by St. Faustina Kowalska, a 20th-century Polish religious known as the Apostle of Divine Mercy.
Mary — the First and the Last
The month of May has come to its conclusion. May is dedicated in a special way to our Mother, Mary, who leads us to her Son so that we might know His joy in our lives. The Diocese of Palm Beach is especially blessed to have Mary as Queen of the Apostles for our patroness.
Pope Leo XIV — Viva il Papa!
The preceding weeks have been very exciting ones for the Church. The passing of a great pope and the election of a new one has focused the gaze of the entire world upon the Church. Many have been positively fascinated by the personalities involved as well as the process of a papal election.
Do Not Be Afraid — You are the Now of God
Message for Graduates from our Catholic Schools: You are also graduating at the time when the Church has a new Pope, our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. Part of his first words in his new role were addressed to young people at his first Sunday appearance in Rome, which was also the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. He expressed, “To young people I say, Do not be afraid! Accept the invitation of the Church and Christ the Lord!”
Compassionate Continuity
The apostles were all different. They were not supposed to be the same. But Jesus called them all to one mission... that is to serve the Lord as He has made you, just as He had each of the apostles. While the apostles remained as individuals, they were to be one in Christ.
Going My Way – All Aboard!
As I continued to grow in my desire to be a priest, I began to appreciate more and more the central role the priest had in the lives of people, especially in regard to the meaning of life. As other professions, such as a doctor, teacher, lawyer or many others, had a significant role in people’s lives, it was always the priest and only the priest who had the ultimate answer to speak about life...
