Pope Francis praises founder of liberation theology   by Junno Arocho Esteves posted Monday, 11 Jun 2018 Pope Francis (CNS) The Pope thanked Fr Gustavo Gutierrez for his 'way of challenging everyone's conscience' Pope Francis wished a happy 90th birthday to the “father of liberation theology” and thanked him for his contributions to the Catholic Church and his love for the poor. As Dominican ....

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  Herewith we present to you the third issue of IGC in 2018, which will inform you about the following:  * Reflection on The Spirit of our Apostolate * Provincial Chapters 2018 - First Session of the Provincial Chapter of Chile 2018 - Chapter Preparation and Session I Provincial Chapter of Indonesia 2018 - First Session of the Provincial Chapter of Malawi 2018 * FIC Jubilee July/August/September 2018 * Joint Meetings with ....

PRAYING WITH THE POPE IN JUNE POST BY DSTEWART FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2018 - 09:24 Tags:  David Stewart SJ, Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, Pope's Intentions   Credit @rawpixel Pope Francis is renowned for breaking new ground. He encourages all of us to “go to the frontiers”. He goes there too - in his preaching and teaching, in his travelling, but also in the topics that he raises. He wants the ....

Angelus Address: On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Full Text) ‘Nourished by the Body and Blood of Christ, We Are Assimilated to Him; We Receive His Love in Us to Share It with Others’ JUNE 03, 2018 14:58VIRGINIA FORRESTERANGELUS/REGINA CAELI   Here is a ZENIT translation of the address Pope Francis gave June 3, 2018, before and after praying the midday Angelus with those gathered in St. Peter’s Square. * * ....

Mary, Mother of Mercy. Christ the Power of Merciful Love MARCH 21, 2012 BY FR. JAMES MCTAVISH   Merciful love is a strong love, is capable of withstanding the cross, both difficulties and challenges.   Where does the title, “Mary, Mother of Mercy,” come from? We have many popular prayers that speak of Mary as Mother of Mercy. For example, “Hail holy Queen, Mother of mercy” … and, later: “turn, then, your eyes of mercy towards us.”  In ....

Dear Brothers,   It is our sad duty to inform you about the passing away of Bro. William Widodo Widjajanto on May 23, 2018 at the age of 46 years.   WILLIAM WIDODO WIDJAJANTO FIC   He was born on January 19, 1972 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. On July 2, 1998 he committed himself to the FIC Congregation by making his temporary vows. He passed away on May 23, 2018 in Semarang, Indonesia.  

Tenderness of Mothers Should Never Be Underestimated,’ Pope Underscores on 1st Feast of Mary Mother of the Church During Morning Mass, Francis Reminds the Church Is Woman, With Attitude of a Bride & Mother MAY 21, 2018 13:29 DEBORAH CASTELLANO LUBOVPOPE'S MORNING HOMILY Tenderness is among the most special virtues which mothers offer to the world. According to Vatican News, today, May 21, 2018, on this first ....