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Kateri In a world increasingly shaped by personal interpretation and digital access to Scripture, the Catholic understanding of the Church’s authority remains both radical and deeply rooted in history. One often-heard phrase among Catholics is: “Jesus left us a Church, not a book.” This statement isn’t meant to diminish the sacredness of the Bible, but rather … Read moreJesus Left Us a Church, Not a Book
May is the Month of Mary During this month, we are invited to draw closer to Our Lady through prayer, especially the Rosary, and to reflect on her virtues of humility, purity, and obedience to God. As the Mother of Jesus and our spiritual Mother, Mary lovingly leads us to her Son and surrounds us … Read moreAve Maria
Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – May 20, 2025 | USCCB Tuesday of Fifth Week of Easter Lectionary: 286 Reading 1 Acts 14:19-28 In those days, some Jews from Antioch and Iconiumarrived and won over the crowds.They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city,supposing that he was dead.But when the disciples gathered … Read moreCatholic Daily Reading – Tuesday May 20, 2025
Denny HenryBishop Robert Barron addresses graduates and their families at The Catholic University of America on May 17, 2025, for the 2025 commencement address. Bishop Robert Barron challenged the new graduates: ‘Contrive a way to make your life a gift. Do not endeavor to fill up your ego; rather, endeavor to make it a conduit … Read moreBishop Barron Warns Catholic University Graduates: Secularism Is a ‘Poison to the Soul’
St. Bernardine of Siena Feast date: May 20 The Catholic Church honors St. Bernardine of Siena on May 20. A Franciscan friar and preacher, St. Bernardine is known as “the Apostle of Italy” for his efforts to revive the country’s Catholic faith during the 15th century. Bernardine Albizeschi was born to upper-class parents in the … Read moreSt. Bernardine of Sienaon May 20, 2025 at 12:23 am
Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV meets with representatives of various Churches and religions during a private audience at the Apostolic Palace on the day after the Mass for the Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry on May 19 in the Vatican. COMMENTARY: Rooted in the Rule of St. Augustine, Pope Leo XIV brings a communal and missionary … Read moreHow an Augustinian Pope Will Show Us How to Love Christ Together
Pope Leo XIII (r. 1878-1903) promulgated the landmark social encyclical ‘Rerum Novarum’ in 1891. COMMENTARY: A pope named Leo, a world in flux, and a Church seeking direction — the landmark 1891 social encyclical rises to meet the moment. Read More
Tuesday of the 5th week of Eastertide, or Saint Bernardine of Siena, Priest First reading Acts 14:19-28 They gave an account of how God had opened the door of faith to the pagans Some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium, and turned the people against the apostles. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the … Read moreTue 20 May
Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois The three Catholic clergymen will join San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone on the Advisory Board of Religious Leaders for the commission. Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Bishop Robert Barron are serving on the commission itself. Read More
CV NEWS FEED // Fourteen House Republicans sent a letter Monday to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-LA, urging him to invite Pope Leo XIV to address Congress—a historic first for a US-born pontiff. “We as Catholics celebrate the first-ever American pope and hope you will consider an invitation to him,” the lawmakers wrote. “It would … Read moreHouse Republicans request historic address from Pope Leo XIV to Congress