"FOCUS' mission statement is simple: It's to know Christ Jesus and fulfill the great commission," said Curtis Martin, founder of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. Based in Denver, FOCUS lives out that mission in that order: For its campus missionaries, "divine
Since the Gospel message touches every aspect of a person's life, it must be proclaimed in a way people can understand, Pope Francis said. At his weekly general audience Oct. 25, the pope looked at the lives of Sts. Cyril and Methodius,
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Throughout the various stages of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, church leaders have referred to a new model that includes basic ecclesial communities. But what exactly are those? The communities — often referred to as CEBs for
World Mission Sunday will be celebrated October 22. It is the one Sunday of the year when the Mass is celebrated exclusively for missionary activity. Donations collected at worldwide Masses this Sunday go, in their entirety, to support churches, hospitals, schools and
"As we talk about what processes, structures and institutions are needed in a missionary synodal church, we need to make sure that these do in fact assist the mission of bringing the good news to those who are in need of salvation,"
The four auxiliary bishops ordained for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Sept. 26 were urged to take up the "urgent" task of evangelization, a mission now entrusted to them, said Archbishop José H. Gomez.
"Love is the true meaning of our religion. Spreading
David Mills and another fellow writer were going back and forth about how the best devotional article won’t get as many readers as a political article by the same writer. Publish a wild rant claiming that God hates Biden or that God
In 2022, the Vatican's Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life released "Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life", providing principles for rethinking marriage preparation in the Catholic Church. Nearly a year later, leaders are still unpacking what a "marriage catechumenate" means for the Church
Our Lady of Guadalupe and other recognized Marian apparitions show clearly how evangelization does not require complicated plans and elaborate theological explanations but sharing the faith in "a language suitable for all, a language that is comprehensible, like that of Jesus," Pope
The proliferation of yard signs embodying the culture of death has become a noticeable phenomenon, stretching beyond mere political messages to philosophical declarations. These signs often articulate creeds and beliefs, as exemplified by the popular yard sign originating from a Wisconsin librarian