“The pastor will hence learn that this mystery should be explained with the greatest diligence; and that he should take care that the people not only perceive it with faith and understanding, but that they also strive as far as possible, with the Lord’s help to reflect it in their lives and actions.”

(Catechism of the Council of Trent, Part One The Creed, Article VI)

The Ascension of the Lord 2025

“It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities, . . .” (Acts 15:28)

Sixth Sunday of Easter 2025

“I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. But when He, the
Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His
own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is
to come.” (John 16:12-13)

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2025

“Detraction and calumny destroy the reputation and honor of one’s neighbor. Honor is the social witness given to human dignity, and everyone enjoys a natural right to the honor of his name and reputation and to respect. Thus, detraction and calumny offend against the virtues of justice and charity.” (CCC #2479)

Fourth Sunday of Easter

“We are witnesses of these things, as is the Holy Spirit that God has given to those who obey Him.” (Acts 5:32)

Third Sunday of Easter 2025

“Archbishop Fulton Sheen esteemed the enormous value of the laity’s voice: ‘Who is going to save our Church? Not our bishops, not our priests and religious. It is up to the people. You have the minds, the eyes, the ears to save the Church. Your mission is to see that your priests act like priests, your bishops act like bishops and your religious act like religious.'”

(quoting Archbishop Sheen in his address to the Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus in June 1972.)

Second Sunday of Easter 2025

“Our birth would have been no gain, had we not been redeemed.” (taken from the Exsultet/Easter Proclamation)

Easter Sunday 2025

CELEBRATION OF PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF OUR LORD

HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI

St Peter’s Square
27th World Youth Day
Sunday, 1st April 2012

Palm Sunday Homily by His Holiness Benedict XVI

“Judge me, O God, and distinguish my cause from the nation that is not holy: deliver me from the unjust and deceitful man.” (Psalm 42:1)

Fifth Week of Lent 2025

“If I mention to a third party that I am discussing various aspects of my life with another, he will generally agree. It is a good idea: ‘You’re doing the right thing, and I’m glad you’ve found someone who can help you along.’ In a way, this will elevate me in his eyes. But if I tell him that I am going to confession and that it redeems me, this lessens my status in his eyes, for those who do not go to confession always have a great deal to say against it.”

(Adrienne von Speyr, Confession, p. 19)

Fourth Sunday of Lent 2025