Armed conflict never solves problems but only worsens them, leaving in its wake a trail of death, destruction, and resentment.
"Children and teenagers are the most vulnerable, and they often endure unspeakable suffering"
To encounter God, the human being must not abandon his earthly occupations, but can live his vocation fully ...
"Gaudium et Spes" considered four consequences of being part of the "human family" and Pope Leo considered each of them.
We are part of a greater divine plan ... we are part of the human family created by God.
The journey that made it possible to highlight the fundamental characteristics and rights of human dignity certainly represents one of the most significant chapters in human history.
At the end of the general audience on Wednesday, August 26, Leo XIV invoked the intercession of St. Teresa of Jesus—but not the one you’re thinking of.
Understanding the reform, rooted “in the living tradition of the Church,” will lead to rejecting the abuses that have sometimes occurred, he concludes.
Pope Leo noted how we can be united with our faithful departed loved ones through our participation in liturgy.
In the liturgy, to sing and to play music means to pray, attuning one’s heart to that of our sisters and brothers and to God, through active participation in the mystery that is being celebrated.
"The liturgical year, punctuated by Sundays, has an interesting history, in which the faith and devotion of the Church are interwoven."
The Holy Father continued with his reflections on the Liturgy inspired by Vatican II. He echoes his predecessors in urging a deepening of the Liturgy of the Hours.
On this Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist, Pope Leo has given us a few ideas to make our day and our week go better.
"By incorporating us into Christ, the Eucharist teaches us to adopt the very style of life of the Lord Jesus."
"Continue to pray, so that, by the intercession of the Virgin Mary, the seeds I scattered may bear abundant fruit."
Promote paths of dialogue, pray for paths of dialogue: Pope Leo welcomes Iran news but urges renewed prayer for Ukraine.
Pope Leo is continuing his reflection on the importance of the liturgy, drawing from Vatican II. Today he spoke about the gestures -- kneeling, the sign of peace, etc.
