Baptism’s Purgatory
November 11, 2025
By Father Fred Edlefsen
The snow is on the roses. Death looms over all blossoms. All Saints Day foretells Heaven. November prays for purgatory’s souls. Baptism plunges us into life’s purifying waters. Purification is completed...Read more
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Viisits Pope Francis' Tomb
Paying Respects at St. Mary Major in Rome
November 5, 2025
Palestinian President visits tomb of Pope Francis Upon his arrival in Rome, the leader of the State of Palestine visits the Basilica of St. Mary Major for a moment of reflection before the tomb of the late Pope Francis....Read more
November Reflections
Preparing for the Other Side of Life
November 4, 2025
By Father Fred Edlefsen
November’s windblown leaves tell a prophetic tale: “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity” (Ecclesiastes 1:2). November taps us on the shoulder and says, “It’s time to cut life’s silver cord.” Spring’s...Read more
Education
Founded on Interiority, Unity, Love, and Hope
November 1, 2025
Pope Leo: Education is founded on interiority, unity, love, and hope The Pope meets with 15,000 teachers and students in St. Peter's Square in Rome for the Jubilee of the World of Education and calls on teachers to connect with...Read more
Sixty Years Ago: A Milestone of Dialogue for Humanity
Nostra Aetate: The Declaration on the Relation of the Church with Non-Christian Religions
October 28, 2025
A Milestone of Dialogue: Sixty Years of 'Nostra aetate' Signed on 28 October 1965 by Pope St Paul VI, the conciliar declaration "Nostra aetate" set the foundations for a culture of encounter and dialogue in the name of...Read more
