The Canonisation of Ceferino Namuncurá: A New Saint for the Church
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN — The Holy See today announced the canonisation of Ceferino Namuncurá, declaring him Saint Ceferino the Pius. This momentous event marks a significant step in recognising the sanctity of South America’s indigenous heritage within the universal Church. Saint Ceferino the Pius, a young man of indigenous Mapuche descent, has been officially proclaimed a […]
Advent Devotional – Day 3
“A star shall rise out of Jacob, and a rod shall spring up from Israel.” (Numbers 24:17) This prophecy points forward to the coming of a King who would bring light and authority to the world. The star rising from Jacob should remind us of the celestial sign that guided the wise men to Bethlehem, […]
Advent Devotional – Day 2
“And you, Bethlehem Ephrata, are a little one among the thousands of Judah. From you will go forth he who shall be the ruler in Israel, and his landing place has been set from the beginning, from the days of eternity.” (Micah 5:2) The prophet Micah’s words speak to us about God often choosing the […]
Advent Devotional – Day 1
“For this reason, the Lord himself will grant to you a sign. Behold, a virgin will conceive, and she will give birth to a son, and his name will be called Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14) As we begin this season of Advent, we turn our hearts to the ancient prophecy spoken by Isaiah. In the midst […]
Lectio Divina for 31 October 2024
Lectio “How great is the multitude of your sweetness, O Yahweh, which you keep hidden for those who fear you, which you have perfected for those who hope in you, in the sight of the sons of men.” (Psalm 30:20)
Lectio Divina for 30 October 2024
Lectio “Shine your face upon your servant. Save me in your mercy.” (Psalm 30:17)
Lectio Divina for 29 October 2024
Lectio “You are my strength and my refuge; and for the sake of your name, you will lead me and nourish me.” (Psalm 30:4)
Lectio Divina 28 October 2024
Lectio “Yahweh has heard, and he has been merciful to me. Yahweh has become my helper. You have turned my mourning into gladness for me. You have cut off my sackcloth, and you have surrounded me with joy.” (Psalm 29:11-12)
Lectio Divina for 27 October 2024
Lectio “Sing a psalm to Yahweh, you his saints, and confess with remembrance of his holiness.” (Psalm 29:5)
Lectio Divina for 26 October 2024
Lectio “I will extol you, Yahweh, for you have sustained me, and you have not allowed my enemies to delight over me.”(Psalm 29:2)
