“We are all called to go further. We can and we must do better for the helpless.” The Holy Father’s recent World Food Day message to the director general of … (read more)
Category: prayer
Pope Francis Prays for People with Economic Responsibility
This month, Pope Francis is requesting intercession for those who possess economic power – and who, therefore, have a greater economic responsibility to the poor. He urges the Church to … (read more)
My Day at the 2014 National Prayer Breakfast
Last week I attended the National Prayer Breakfast for the first time in about 25 years. What most impressed me was that the speakers emphasized that the NPB was organized … (read more)
“New Mission, New Hope”
Several years ago, as I walked with Sr. Gina through the streets of Manila, she was leading a motley crew of street kids to a classroom, where she lovingly taught … (read more)
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
This Saturday is the feast day of the martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul. God couldn’t have chosen a more diametrically opposed pair than these two men to lead his … (read more)
Full-time Christians
Today, we celebrate one of the most important events in the history of mankind, the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Here is the thrilling account as described in … (read more)
Happy National Day of Prayer!
-Catherine M.
Crazy Obedience
When Pat was a teen, he was kidnapped, taken to an island and forced to serve a warlord. Six grueling years later, a voice whispered to him in his sleep, … (read more)
St. Teresa of Avila
Today is the feast day of St. Teresa of Avila, known for reforming the Carmelite order and writing a number of mystical works. Among her writings is her spiritual autobiography, … (read more)
True Gratitude
The Gospel reading at Sunday’s Mass hit home to those of us who work at Cross International Catholic Outreach. That’s because Matthew 25:31-46 is a foundational scripture for us—a reminder … (read more)