A New Year Tinged with Frustration
Here we are in 2021. Happy New Year! Everyone was relieved to see the end of 2020 marked by a pandemic that disrupted much of the normal life we had. But as we enter the New Year, we unfortunately realize that the devastation caused by the infamous corona virus is growing. Without a doubt, this reality frustrates us and shortens our patience.
Clergy and faithful have many questions. Some question the seriousness of the Coronavirus and think the precautions put in place are disproportionate, such as the current lock down containment. Some criticize the civil and religious authorities for the restrictions imposed on the Church, decrying the loss of our religious freedom. >>read the full message
By Vatican News
With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from today, 8 December 2020, to 8 December 2021. >>more