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Feast Day: September 9 Saint Peter Claver (1580–1654) was a Spanish Jesuit missionary who dedicated his life to serving enslaved Africans in Cartagena, Colombia. After being ordained a priest, he made a vow to be “the slave of the slaves forever.” When ships filled with enslaved people arrived at the port, Peter Claver would board … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Peter Claver
Tuesday of week 23 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Peter Claver First reading Colossians 2:6-15 The Lord has brought you to life with him You must live your whole life according to the Christ you have received – Jesus the Lord; you must be rooted in him and built on him and held firm by the … Read moreTue 9 September
Praying together The president said he was inspired to authorize the new guidance after hearing about instances of public school students and staff being censored or facing disciplinary action for engaging in prayer, reading the Bible, or publicly expressing their faith in other ways. Read More
David C GrayCardinal Timothy Dolan speaks to the crowd gathered at Fairfield University Sept. 5, 2025. Cardinal Dolan reiterated that he hoped he ‘made clear there was a lot of human input into the meetings and conversations, yet the influence of the Holy Spirit was definitive.’ Read More
Franco OrigliaThe tapestry of St. Carlo Acutis hangs from a balcony during the canonization Mass Sept. 7 in St. Peter’s Square. COMMENTARY: In raising Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati to the altars, the Holy Father reversed a decade of smaller canonizations and proposed a bold vision for youth. Read More
DanielPenfield Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Rochester, New York. Survivors expressed a mix of emotions, with many ready to move forward. Read More
ACI AfricaSister Gisela Rfanyu Shey speaks at the second African Women Theologian Conferece on Sept. 3, 2025, saying that to realize synodality in Africa, the Church should prioritize counseling amid the myriad of scars, including those of colonialism, war, ethnic conflict, poverty, disease, and systemic injustices. In the African context, Sister Rfanyu proposed a synodal … Read moreFor True Synodality, Counseling Needs to Be Prioritized in Africa, Religious Sister Says
In our human weakness, we often face situations that feel overwhelming, hopeless, or impossible. Yet the Catholic faith reminds us that nothing is impossible for God (Luke 1:37). From the very beginning of salvation history, God has shown His power to accomplish what human beings could never achieve on their own. 1. God’s Power in Salvation History … Read moreGod Makes the Impossible Possible
Mass is offered in a scene from ‘Bread Not Stones’ The hour-long feature gathers testimonies from priests and parishioners who say the traditional liturgy has transformed their lives and communities. Read More
Courtesy photoTom Vander Woude with two of his grandchildren, Michael and Bobby Vander Woude (from left to right). The Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, is investigating Tom Vander Woude’s cause for sainthood almost two decades after he died saving his son. More than 1,500 people attended Tom’s funeral Mass, including the local bishop, more than 75 … Read moreDiocese Investigates Sainthood Cause of Virginia Father Who Saved Son