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The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way,and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread. While they were still speaking about this,he stood in their midst and said to them,“Peace be with you.”But they were startled and terrifiedand thought that they were seeing a ghost.Then he said to ... read more

As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God. — Psalm 42:2 The post PSALM 42:2 — As the deer… appeared first on Catholic Digest. ... read more

Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread. As they were saying this, Jesus himself stood among them. But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and ... read more

Tatiana Vdb via Flickr (CC BY 2.0). Louisville, Ky., Apr 17, 2021 / 17:03 pm (CNA). Kentucky pro-life groups responded this week to a billboard campaign in the state seeking to reconcile religious faith with abortion. The billboards, which will go up next week and remain for two months, ... read more

Tatiana Vdb via Flickr (CC BY 2.0). Louisville, Ky., Apr 17, 2021 / 17:03 pm (CNA). “The Catholic Church has a deep and cherished commitment to give voice to the child in the womb and to support mothers in choosing life for their unborn children.” ... read more

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More than 100 young adults pray in front of the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 20, 2018, during a vigil for survivors of clerical sexual abuse and healing for the church. (CNS photo/Dave Hrbacek, The Catholic Spirit) “If the Church does not cleanse its own household, God ... read more

Dominique Dawes (Credit: Dominique Dawes Gymnastics Academy) Denver Newsroom, Apr 17, 2021 / 02:00 am America/Denver (CNA). Today, Dominique Dawes is a three-time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist. But back in 1996, she was a teenage girl feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders. “Before the 1996 Olympic games, all ... read more

The spiritual insights of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity are the crux of a new book from Sophia Institute Press. BOOK PICK: ‘This Present Paradise: A Spiritual Journey With St. Elizabeth of the Trinity’ ... read more

Pope Francis on Friday received in audience United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, and discussed issues linked with the movement of people. ... read more

A long line of popes have championed the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary, which encourages the laity to pray the Rosary. The confraternity was founded almost 750 years ago, to foster greater devotion of the time-honoredMarian prayer. ... read more

Brazil`s ex President Lula, now has a clear run to contest the top job once again, following his corruption convictions having been quashed by the country`s Supreme Court. ... read more

Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador. / Octavio Hoyos / Shutterstock. Mexico City, Mexico, Apr 17, 2021 / 06:01 am (CNA). The administration of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and legislators from his ruling National Regeneration Movement decided to put on hold for now the debate on amending the federal constitution ... read more

Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador. / Octavio Hoyos / Shutterstock. Mexico City, Mexico, Apr 17, 2021 / 06:01 am (CNA). The administration of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and legislators from his ruling National Regeneration Movement decided to put on hold for now the debate on amending the federal constitution to ... read more

Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador. / Octavio Hoyos / Shutterstock. Mexico City, Mexico, Apr 17, 2021 / 06:01 am (CNA). The administration of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and legislators from his ruling National Regeneration Movement decided to put on hold for now the debate on amending the federal constitution to insert abortion ... read more