Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church

I was reflecting, not so long ago, on the day of the week Christmas falls on — and how it affects our lives at work, home and church. None of the days feel like Christmas fits them. Sunday Christmases hardly feel different from any other Sunday, so that’s no good. Monday Christmases feel like one Read More…

Pope Leo XIV gave his first urbi et orbi (to the city and the world) blessing on this Christmas Day. As is often the case, this occasion is an opportunity for the Successor of Peter to mention the places where his flock is suffering most. “Let us not allow ourselves to be overcome by indifference Read More…

Pope Leo celebrated the Mass of Christmas Day in St. Peter’s Square. His homily drew from the Gospel of this 4th Mass of the liturgical day, which is the Prologue of John’s Gospel. “The Word has pitched his fragile tent among us,” the Pope said, reflecting then on the fragility of humanity itself. For example: Read More…

Pope Leo celebrated Mass on the evening of Christmas Eve in St. Peter’s Square. Before the Mass, which began at 10 pm, he greeted those who didn’t fit in the Basilica and followed the Mass from the Square. Here is the text of his greeting to those in the Square, and below, his homily: ~ Read More…