(Vatican Insider, by Pablo Lambo) At the world retreat of priests, the Bishop of Rome gave advice to priests about the relationship they should have with their faithful and also about ecumenism and how to give homilies and about the work of the laity. He also spoke out against clericalism. After his address, the Pope … Read More
Pope Francis has warned a group of newly ordained priests not to deliver “boring homilies”. The Pope made the off the cuff remarks on Sunday at St Peter’s Basilica as he presided over the ordinations of 19 priests for the diocese of Rome. Ensure “that your homilies are not boring; that your homilies reach the … Read More
10. Priests aren’t obligated to celebrate the Mass every day. No, priests aren’t required to celebrate the Mass every day. However, through the sacrament of Holy Orders, the priest has promised to pursue holiness and serve his people. What better way to do both than through the Sacrifice of the Mass? By celebrating the Mass … Read More
(CNA/EWTN News).- While addressing the priests of the Diocese of Rome on Thursday, Pope Francis also responded to a question about married priests, underscoring that the Church has great concern for priests who leave ministry to get married and later want to return, but that on the other hand he does not know if the … Read More
(CNA/EWTN News).- Father Richard P. McBrien, a Notre Dame theology professor who came to prominence for opposing Catholic teaching on several issues, died on Sunday in Connecticut at the age of 78. “While often controversial, his work came from a deep love of and hope for the Church. We pray for eternal rest for his … Read More
I met a young priest in Fairfax, Va., last week. Of course “young” is a relative term. Everyone around me gets younger with each passing year. Father J had been at the parish for less than a week and was the priest on call for the local hospital. It was 2 a.m. when his pager … Read More
