Your Mother in Heaven
In this episode of ‘Our Queen, Our Mother’, Paul reflects powerfully on the motherhood of Mary: what does it mean that Christ gave us His mother, and how do we apply it in our daily lives?
Browsing: The Catholic Church
St Joseph: Man of Strength and Virtue
This week Paul looks at the great example of St Joseph, spouse of Mary and foster father of Christ. As we approach his feast day on 19 March this episode is a great reminder of the role of St Joseph as a model of fatherhood, and the power of his intercession. Paul also catches up with young Franciscan Immaculatine Postulant, Jinny Chung. Jinny shares her journey from Buddhism, to Anglicanism to Catholicism, and the role Our Lady has played in her faith journey.
Mary: Woman & Mother
Fraterna Lorena Portocarrero speaks on how women can fully live out their lives in their Christian vocation by taking Mary as their model…
Benedict XVI: Servant of Truth
There is no doubt that the historic abdication of Pope Benedict XVI has raised questions and fears for Christians and non-Christians alike. Taking a step back from all the speculation about motives and prophecies, Fr Epeli Qimaqima reflects on the gift of Benedict XVI: how even through his decision to renounce his papacy, he continues to lead us faithfully to Christ.
Q&A: What now for the Church & Papacy?
In the first episode of Q&A for 2013, Bishop Julian Porteous answers our questions about Pope Benedict XVI’s abdication: Why did he do it? Which name will he go by? What happens in conclave? Plus this week’s Did You Know: where did Catholics get the ‘Hail Mary’?
Striving for Holiness: Liturgy & Sacraments
In his fifth talk at IMS 2013, Professor Drake McCallister discusses liturgy in relation to the Paschal Mystery, how the grace of the Cross comes to us through the Holy Spirit, and how we are temples of the living God – a fact which urges us to holiness.
Why do we need the Church?
In his third talk at IMS 2013, Drake McCallister establishes St Peter as the rock on which the Church is built; and explains that the Church identifies and keeps the truth without change.
5 Social Media Tips from BXVI
Yesterday marked the release of the 47th World Communications Day message from Pope Benedict XVI entitled “Social Networks: portals of truth and faith; new spaces for evangelization.” We’ve gleaned over the message, and from it we bring you five tips for engaging in social media from Papa Benedict himself!