“A new state of affairs today both in the Church and in social, economic, political and cultural life, calls with a particular urgency for the action of the lay faithful. If lack of commitment is always unacceptable, the present time renders it even more so. It is not permissible for anyone to remain idle.”
–Christifidelis Laici n.3
Making a Difference in Nigeria
Dear Friend in Christ, Lucia Okonofua, MJ, tells us about her mission in Nimo, Nigeria: “I work in the government school in a neighboring town, where I teach English and Economics to a total of [...]
The Holy Rosary is a Perfect Prayer
Fr Christopher Foeckler, MJ • St Josaphat Formation Center • Phoenix, AZ There are three kinds of basic Christian prayer: vocal prayer, in which we repeat wonderful words authored by the Church, Saints and even [...]
Ukraine: Soup Kitchen
Dear Friend in Christ, “Every day 30-40 homeless people come to our Soup Kitchen, some of them from Crimea and eastern Ukraine,” says Zoriana Dnistrianska, MJ, Directress of our women’s community in L’Viv. “And then [...]
The Call to Continual Conversion
Let us understand the appeal the austere rite of ashes addresses to us, one expressed in two formulas: “Repent and believe the Gospel” and “You are dust and to dust you shall return.” The first [...]
The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist
Vatican City (CNA) Pope Benedict XVI turned once again to the Middle Ages for a model of faith in his address at his General Audience on December 9th, 2009. He chose to look at the [...]
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