Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Upper Room and Cenacle in Jerusalem on May 26, 2014. INQUIRER PHOTO Closed since the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic lockdown on March 5, the Church of ...

The crucial first step of ministry begins with the Holy Spirit. Twelve years ago, I was an energetic campus minister leading outreach to college students at Fresno State. I longed to see their lives ...

COMMENTARY: Baptism makes us missionary disciples in communion with God and each other. As children of God, we are sent out ...

Throughout the Easter season, we have heard readings that highlight the role of the Holy Spirit in comforting, sustaining, inspiring and empowering believers in Christ. On Pentecost, as the Holy ...

The Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and Mary at Pentecost by Elizabeth Wang, Courtesy Fr Stephen Wang & Radiant Light The Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and Mary at Pentecost by ...

A little noticed detail in the Pentecost accounts is that the Spirit descends on community groups, not individuals. Even in Paul’s road-to-Damascus experience, it wasn’t until he met with Ananias that ...

Pope Francis explained that the Holy Spirit's gift of understanding allows Christians to obtain "intimacy with God" and helps them understand things "as God understands them." "When the Holy Spirit ...

Hundreds of worshippers filled the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi Dec. 12, 2018, for the official launch. Metuchen Bishop James Checchio presided at the evening Mass marking the start of the ...

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith … it is the gift of God. Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and ...