Unity is one of the essential marks of the Church and a gift of the Holy Spirit. Since the Tower of Babel, man’s pride has resulted in endless divisions and unending conflicts.

The Ascension of Christ marks the end of his earthly ministry and the beginning of his reign in heaven where he guides and governs the Church.

God’s plan from the beginning was to reunite the whole human family (Eph 1:10).

The resurrection of Jesus opened up a whole new dimension of human existence, inaugurating the new and final stage of history.

The fourth Sunday of Easter is traditionally known as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” It’s also the “World Day of Prayer for Vocations.”

From its very beginning Christianity has posed a challenge to rulers.

April 7, 2013 - The second Sunday of Easter was designated “Divine Mercy Sunday” by Pope John Paul II April 30, 2000, when he canonized Polish Sister Mary Faustina Kowalska.

March 24, 2013 - The liturgy for Palm Sunday begins with Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. All four Gospels record the event, but each one brings out different aspects.

March 17, 2013 - Isaiah ministered to his people in exile in Babylon. Their physical separation from the land represented spiritual separation from God.

March 10, 2013 - This week’s readings focus on reconciliation.