Gaudium et Spes, the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, issued on December 7, 1965, the final month of the last session of the Second Vatican Council, is addressed to all of humanity.
Year: 2022
Humility before God should direct songs in our hearts
Freezing outdoor temperatures make for some interesting interactions between siblings who are stuck indoors together for long periods of time.
Sr. Linda Ramirez dies
Sr. Linda Ramirez was born Rosa-Herminda on November 15, 1935 to Ana-Sixta (Martinez) and Antonio Ramirez, in Machetá, Cundinamarca, Colombia, South America.
Sr. Barbara Bell, OP, has died
SINSINAWA — Sr. Barbara Bell, OP, died January 17, 2022, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her religious name was Sister Walthier. Natural burial took place Jan. 19 in the Motherhouse Cemetery, Sinsinawa, Wis. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, Jan. 22.
Vayan y Hagan Discípulos: La Oración
La oración de San Francisco de Sales abre el entendimiento al resplandor de la luz divina y la voluntad del calor del amor celestial, nada puede purificar eficazmente la mente de sus muchas ignorancias, o la voluntad de sus afectos perversos.
Ordinary Encounters
After the joyous celebrations of the Christmas season, the Church has returned to Ordinary Time. Nativity scenes, family gatherings, and gift-giving all lead us to encounter Christ in the Christmas season.
Local phase of the Synod on Synodality
Next year’s Synod of Bishops will be meeting in Rome to discuss the theme of synodality for the Church under the headings of communion, participation, and mission.
Celebrating Catholic schools’ value
In 1974, Catholic Schools Week was established as the annual celebration of American Catholic education.
CDMF coloring contest winner announced
MADISON — St. John Bosco, an Italian Catholic Priest from the 19th century, is known for investing his life in helping youth to receive an education and grow in the Catholic faith.
A look at Vatican II’s Dei Verbum
Another significant document of the Second Vatican Council is Dei Verbum, the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, promulgated on November 18, 1965, in the closing months of the final council session.