A reader writes: “Do theologians hold that the only sin against the Holy Spirit, a sin that cannot be forgiven, is to refuse to repent and accept God’s forgiveness unto the point of their death? I’ve been giving a lot of thought
Christians must rely more on the Holy Spirit than on their own plans and strategies if they hope to fulfill their mission to share the good news of God's love and of salvation in Christ, Pope Francis said at his weekly general
Confidence in the Holy Spirit, for the Church today, is akin to the unseen force guiding a magnificent ship through turbulent waters. As the Synod of Bishops on Synodality embarks on complex discussions, it must do so with unwavering confidence in the
Pope Francis opened the work of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops asking members to meditate on ancient theological texts about the Holy Spirit, have the courage to be honest about their disagreements and focus much more on listening than on
Christians are called to be modern-day prophets who guide others to see the Holy Spirit at work in everyday life and not to be superstitious people who try to predict or control the future, Pope Francis said.
"A Christian does not believe in
The Holy Spirit consoles, defends and tenderly corrects those who turn to and listen to him, Pope Francis said.
The Holy Spirit "is not a passing guest who comes to pay us a courtesy visit. He is a companion for life, a stable
A reader asks: “What does this prayer to the Holy Spirit mean? ‘Send forth your spirit and they shall be created.’” Monsignor Charles Pope explains that the prayer is from Psalm 104:30: “Send forth your spirit, they are created and you renew
Frequent contributor Bill Dodds uses his unique style and humor to offer seven ways to get along with other generations, “because members of generations other than your own can be so … you know.” Dodds explores how to mend this generation gap
Columnist Kathryn Jean Lopez: “Imagine a Pentecost there, where people reach out in loving and prophetic ways that go beyond Twitter or Facebook or wherever we are congregating. Imagine a place where there is truth-telling in love, in the tradition of St.
Kathryn Jean Lopez shares a few anecdotes about looking beyond a person’s sinfulness and instead recognizing our own failings. She writes: “We all have struggles. We all sin. Let us approach Divine Mercy together. Do we ever unintentionally make people feel like