Vatican announces new synodal process, saying ‘we must listen to the people of God’ (Catholic News Service)
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Phyllis Zagano writes about Pope Francis’ vision for lay ministry and its historical context. (National Catholic Reporter)
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Join a virtual training on Pentecost Sunday to prepare to host a conversation on women and the diaconate.
Called | Equipped | Sent Join a virtual training on Pentecost Sunday to prepare to host a conversation on women and the diaconate as part of our summer listening process. The conversation could happen virtually (via Zoom) or in-person, at home or your parish. Pentecost Sunday, May 23, from 3-6 p.m. Eastern time At the […]
The Spirit’s Power
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay By Anne Hansen This past Sunday, I served as a lector for my faith community and read aloud the powerful words that Jesus speaks to his friends just before his ascension into heaven: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my […]
Astounded
“The circumcised believers who had accompanied Peterwere astounded that the gift of the Holy Spiritshould have been poured out on the Gentiles also,for they could hear them speaking in tongues and glorifying God.”–Acts 10:45-46 [from the first reading for the Sixth Sunday of Easter] ASTOUNDED. The disciples are astounded. This is not what they thought […]
Pope Francis institutes the ‘ministry of catechist.’ (Catholic News Service)
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Dare to Hope
Statue of St. Catherine of Siena near the Vatican By Luke Hansen In the comedy series “Ted Lasso,” an American football coach is inexplicably entrusted with leading an English Premier League soccer team. When the team begins to experience some success, Coach Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) quickly learns a saying common among fans of AFC Richmond: […]
Join a virtual training to prepare for hosting a conversation about women and the diaconate
Thursday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET. Register here. Called | Equipped | Sent. A virtual training for those committed to hosting a virtual or in-person “house meeting” or parish event about women and the diaconate, as part of our summer listening process. Together we will dive into our toolkit, share our […]