Presentation of the Lord
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What do we know about the presentation of Mary?
When we celebrate the presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we give honor and respect to the Virgin, who is... Read more
The Presentation of the Lord: a symbol of the Messiah’s embrace
On this day we remember when Mary and Joseph carried the infant Jesus to the Temple to fulfill the law. Read more
Never lose amazement at God's wonders, Pope Francis tells consecrated religious
The amazed joy of Simeon and Anna at encountering and embracing Christ at the Temple is a virtue that consecrated... Read more
5 things to know about the World Day for Consecrated Life
Consecrated women and men — together with Catholics in general — are invited to celebrate the World Day for Consecrated... Read more
Pope Francis on Feast of Presentation: Learn from the patience of Simeon and Anna
On the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Pope Francis pointed to Simeon and Anna as models of having... Read more
Pope Francis: The world needs Catholics who go out, proclaim Jesus
Pope Francis spoke Sunday about the need for Catholics to be active in going out to announce the faith of... Read more
How to be hopeful? Stay close to the Lord, pope says on Candlemas
There are always things which seem hopeless if seen with the eyes of the world, which is why those in... Read more
Choose every day to follow Jesus, Pope Francis says on Candlemas
To follow Christ is a choice which must be made day in and day out, Pope Francis said Saturday, explaining... Read more
You are called to be leaven, Pope tells consecrated men, women
Everyone, but especially consecrated men and women, Pope Francis said Thursday, are called to be leaven in the world, bringing... Read more
