St John Henry Newman
learn more about the quote Learn more about St John Henry NewmanContemplation is a way of listening with the heart while not relying entirely on the head. Contemplation is a prayerful letting go of our sense of control and choosing to cooperate with God and God’s work in the world. Prayer without action, as Richard says, can promote our tendency to self-preoccupation, and without contemplation, even well-intended actions can cause more harm than good.
Volunteerism. Commitment. Coordination. These are three key words of The Pope Video for December, brought to you by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network. As Francis says, “The world needs volunteers and organizations committed to seeking the common good.” The volunteers who provide help to various organizations “by working together, however few resources they have, they do their best and make the miracle of the multiplication of hope a reality.”
Frank writes particularly about social and climate justice issues
Ray calls our attention to issues within the Church.
Tom encourages us to reflect on how we celebrate liturgy together and create sacred space.
Derek offers us spiritual encouragement from the Scriptures each week
There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. (Gal 3)
there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. (1 Cor 12)
In his songs John reflects on how the Church ought to be, for the common good, but also on how so many of us see it in reality
More songs by John CrothersOn 29 June Pope Francis published an Apostolic Letter: 'Desiderio desideravi' on the Liturgy, recalling the profound meaning of Eucharistic celebrations and encouraging liturgical formation.
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