Category: Weekly Message

Pope Francis said that we are a community nourished by the body and blood of Christ. Communion with the body of Christ is an effective sign of unity, of communion, of sharing. One cannot participate in the Eucharist without committing oneself to mutual fraternity, which is sincere. But the Lord knows well that our human strength alone is not enough …

Pope Francis said that the Eucharist communicates the Lord’s love for us: a love so great that it nourishes us with Himself; a freely given love, always available to every person who hungers and needs to regenerate his own strength. To live the experience of faith means to allow oneself to be nourished by the Lord and to build one’s …

Pope Francis said that only love can heal fear at its root and free us from the self- centeredness that imprisons us. And that is what Jesus does. He comes as Bread broken in order to break open the shells of our selfishness. He gives of himself in order to teach us that only by opening our hearts can we …

Pope Francis said that Christ’s presence in the Eucharist heals wounds and transforms bitter negativity into the joy of the Lord. The Eucharist brings us the Father’s faithful love, which heals our sense of being orphans. It gives us Jesus’ love, which transformed a tomb from an end to a beginning, and in the same way can transform our lives. …

HOW CAN WE RESPOND to those who say that it is of no use going to Mass, even on Sunday, because the important thing is to live well, to love our neighbor? 1) It is true that the quality of Christian life is measured by the capacity to love, as Jesus said: “By this, all men will know that you …

At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them… (Matthew 9:36) Jesus is the perfect icon of God’s extravagant love. He is the image par excellence of the Invisible God. His heart was moved with pity because He is the Good Shepherd. He reveals God’s loving gaze to us. When God sees us, He sees …

“Ask Jesus to make you a saint. After all, only He can do that. Go to confession regularly and to communion as often as you can.” Saint Dominic Savio “Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament has His hands full of graces, and He is ready to bestow them on anyone who asks for them.” St. Peter of Alcantara “Father, I …

“Ask Jesus to make you a saint. After all, only He can do that. Go to confession regularly and to communion as often as you can.” Saint Dominic Savio “Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament has His hands full of graces, and He is ready to bestow them on anyone who asks for them.” St. Peter of Alcantara “Father, I …

O my Love, my only Good, Most Holy Trinity, I adore You, hidden in the depths of my soul. To You, to Your honor and glory, I dedicate my life. May every thought, word and deed of mine be an act of adoration and praise directed towards Your Divine Majesty enthroned in my heart. O Father, Infinite Goodness, behold Your …

“When you have received Him, stir up your heart to do Him homage; speak to Him about your spiritual life, gazing upon Him in your soul where He is present for your happiness; welcome Him as warmly as possible, and behave outwardly in such a way that your actions may give proof to all of His Presence.” St. Francis De …