Mary, “Mother of the God of Peace”, by Bishop Francesco Follo – ZENIT – English

Mary Mother of the God of Peace by Bishop Francesco

“Today’s solemnity does not celebrate an abstract idea, but a mystery and a historical fact: Jesus Christ, divine person, born of the Virgin Mary who is his true Mother”. In his meditation on the texts of the liturgy for this Sunday, January 1, 2023, solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, Msgr. Francesco … Read more

Monsignor François-Xavier Bustillo, Bishop of Corsica: “The Nativity is a way of being and of living”

Monsignor Francois Xavier Bustillo Bishop of Corsica The Nativity is a

On this Christmas Eve, at a time when “our society and our families need light and warmth”, Monsignor François-Xavier Bustillo, Bishop of Ajaccio for Corsica, invites the islanders “to stock up on hope during the celebrations and to meet again in joy”. Live in brotherhood with all, in joy and hope that echo the birth … Read more

Life After Life, by Bishop Francesco Follo – ZENIT – English

Life After Life by Bishop Francesco Follo ZENIT

XXXII Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C – November 6, 2022 Roman Rite 2Mac 7.1-2.9-14; Ps 16; 2 Ts 2.16-3.5; Luke 20.27-38 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe The God of the living This Sunday’s Gospel passage speaks of life beyond death, telling us a surprising question that the … Read more

Bishop Daddy Schekina: The Holy Spirit in action or “techniques”?

Bishop Daddy Schekina The Holy Spirit in action or techniques

This boy weaves his web with two gigantic spaces in Abidjan. One in Bessikoi behind Angré, and the other at Km17 at the exit of Yopougon. This space is not yet built. For the moment, it is a huge tarp deployed, which can shelter 60,000 people according to those around the man. The purchase of … Read more

Meditation by Bishop Aveline given during the prayer vigil for the canonization of Charles de Foucauld – Catholic Church in France

“Let us look at the saints but do not dwell on them. Let us take advantage of their examples but without dwelling on them for long. Let us not seek to imitate them but, with them, to imitate Christ, who is the unique model”, wrote Charles de Foucauld. So let’s follow his advice. And let’s … Read more