Jesus as the Word of God plays different roles in our spiritual life. Words carry strong vibrations to inspire, heal and transform the human heart, including plants, animals and all of cosmic creation.
In the Sancoale valley in Goa, India, where the breeze carries whispers of prayer and the scent of medicinal balm, Sr. Valentine Cota has touched the lives of many in her 50 years of religious life.
Pope Francis, in this Holy Year with the theme "Pilgrims of Hope," invited the faithful to "be tangible signs of hope for those of our brothers and sisters who experience hardships of any kind." And Sr. Mary Nguyen did.
The global surge of religious nationalism and xenophobia distorts the Gospel call to welcome the hungry, thirsty, naked, sick, incarcerated and strangers, writes Nameeta Renu.
Horizons: For over a decade, Venezuela has endured one of the deepest crises in its history. In this land once called "the land of grace," consecrated men and women have become a living sign of hope for those most in need.
Scripture for Life: Paul asked bluntly, "Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" If he asked the same of us today, with what depth of conviction could we say yes?
