Kirk Gomes

In tomorrow’s first reading, God lists four groups of people who often have their dignity violated: strangers, widows, orphans, and the poor. He shows special care for them and commands us to do the same.

Perhaps a great and unexpected blessing of this year is that we have been given the opportunity to practice silence so that God can speak.

What are your annual Halloween traditions?

As pope, John Paul II called an entire generation of Catholics to holiness through his powerful witness and preaching, particularly at World Youth Day. By his intercession, may young people come to faith in Jesus Christ! Have you attended a World Youth Day? If so, let us know in the comments!

Whether you are in light or darkness, the Lord is with you. Share this message with a friend in healthcare today!

In his latest encyclical, Pope Francis has some good reminders for how we are to treat our brothers and sisters: https://bit.ly/ft-full-text

Today we commemorate St. Paul of the Cross, who spread devotion to Christ’s Passion throughout Europe. Watch the video to learn more.

Let’s not forget those who are caring for sick friends and family during the pandemic. Lord, bless all our caregivers!

Today we commemorate eight Jesuit missionaries who were martyred in the 1640s while spreading the Gospel to the Huron and Iroquois peoples. The youngest, Saint René Goupil, was 35. His last words were, “Jesus! Jesus!”