Pope Leo XIV: the Word of God speaks today and guides us

In this Wednesday’s catechesis, Pope Leo XIV recalled that Sacred Scripture is the living Word of God, entrusted to the Church to enlighten life and lead to communion with Christ. This Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV presided over his General Audience in the Paul VI Hall, continuing his series of catecheses on the Dogmatic Constitution Dei Verbum, a central document of the Second Vatican Council that addresses Divine Revelation and the relationship between Scripture and Tradition. The Pontiff recalled that Sacred Scripture is the Word of God written in human language. God does not speak in a distant or unintelligible way, but chooses to communicate with us using human words, so that we may know Him, love Him, and hear Him ...

The Shalom Catholic Community in Brooklyn Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary

October 22, 2020 marked the founding of the Shalom Catholic Community in Brooklyn, a date providentially aligned with the feast day of Saint John Paul II. For the past five years, the Community has lived its mission of contemplative prayer, fraternal life, and evangelization—serving the Church and all those in search of God, in need of His love, and longing for an encounter with Him. A Mission in the Heart of Brooklyn Nestled between the gentrified neighborhoods of Greenpoint and Williamsburg, the Shalom Community house is surrounded by a youthful and diverse population. While these areas are known for trendy bars, restaurants, and waterfront parks, they are not commonly associated with active faith life—some have even referred to the area ...