Daily Archives: 8 April 2020

Querida Amazonia 77-78: Starting Points for an Amazonian Holiness

In the post-synodal exhortation, Pope Francis looks at the starting points for an Amazonian holiness: 77. This will give rise to witnesses of holiness with an Amazonian face, not imitations of models imported from other places. A holiness born of … Continue reading

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Scripture for the Sick or Dying: Isaiah 52:13-53:12

The Pastoral Care Lectionary includes two Good Friday readings. Why would the Church have made that choice? When might we utilize that option? Let’s get into the reading, first God speaks: See, my servant shall prosper, he shall be raised … Continue reading

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