In his first daily homily since returning from the Holy Land Pope Francis centered on the theme of Christian joy, explaining that it comes not from our immediate circumstances, but what Jesus promised ...

Sunday, May 12, is the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Mass readings: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Psalm 100: 1-2, 3, 5; Revelation 7: 9, 14-17; John 10:27-30. A profound paradox marked the life of the early ...

Despite increased danger, persecuted Christians in hostile and restricted nations will continue to gather and celebrate ...

I have always loved Advent. Even as a child, I was filled with the aching wonder of the season when my dad would lead us in singing O Come, O Come Emmanuel to the glow of the Advent wreath in the dark ...

“Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23) Last week, I rose jubilantly knowing later that day I was to preside over the ...

Pope Francis has invited young people to be a light of hope in a world suffering from war, violence, suffering, and despair. “When we think of human tragedies, especially the suffering of the innocent ...

San Francisco's Joy to the City holiday celebration is a vibrant, family-centered festival that represents the City at its ...

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Joy Junction is a non-profit that works to help the homeless one person at a time. At Joy Junction, they have one goal: to provide the homeless community in Albuquerque with hope. Whether it’s ...