St. John the Evangelist stood faithfully at the cross of Jesus, the only one of the 12 apostles who is recorded to be present on that frightening hill of execution. John stood with Mary too — the ...

On the solemnity of Pentecost Pope Francis said the Holy Spirit, rather than giving a new message, brings Jesus' timeless teachings to life and helps us to both understand and live it throughout our ...

Sunday, June 9, on both the Jewish and Christian calendars is Pentecost Sunday. The word “Pentecost” comes from a Greek word meaning 50. The Jewish Festival of Pentecost occurred 50 days after ...

"But the helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I ...

The out-pouring of the blood of the new covenant took place at the Pentecost and not at Calvary. When you ask Christians why Jesus came into the world and died on the cross, they will tell you he had ...

In a time when the world has been dramatically transformed, many people feel disconnected and abandoned by God. Today’s readings reveal that we are not alone, for the Holy Spirit is with us. As we ...

The Holy Spirit cleanses us of sin by writing God’s commandments with an indelible pen in our hearts and minds. Jesus shocked everyone by saying: “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink ...

Pope Francis greets a woman during his general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican Nov. 10, 2021. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Below is the text of Pope Francis’ weekly Wednesday audience, ...

The Holy Spirit Is The Blood Of Jesus By Femi Aribisala Jesus shocked everyone by saying: “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my ...