Just like a plant needs sun and nourishment to survive, every Christian needs the light of Sunday and the sustenance of the Eucharist to truly live, Pope Francis said.
Though the Sisters of Mercy are retired from full-time ministry, they continue to promote their order’s mission of service to those in need through prayer, advocacy and raising awareness of critical concerns.
From the beginning of time, God had in his mind a woman who was the model of perfection that would become the instrument through which He would bring Heaven down to earth...
Unlike stores, malls, public buildings and homes that start gearing up for Christmas at least by Thanksgiving, churches appear almost stark save for Advent wreaths and maybe some greenery or white lights.