Canonisation of Junípero Serra has led to Native American protestsAnalysis: Obama and the pope defend devout liberty’ – but where?Pope confronts US bishops on ‘difficult moments and ‘healing to victims’Pope Francis calls for urgent action on climate change at White HouseThe scene: Francis unites divided Americans as Obama praises his work 10.24pm BSTRejoice in the Lord always! I say it again,rejoice! These are striking words, words which impact our lives. Paul tells us to rejoice; he practically orders us to rejoice. This command resonates with the desire we all occupy for a fulfilling life, and a meaningful life,a joyful life. It is as whether Paul could hear what each one of us is thinking in his or her heart and to voice what we are feeling, what we are experiencing. Something deep within us invites us to rejoice and tells us not to settle for placebos which simply keep us comfortable. At the same time, or though,we all know the struggles of everyday life. 10.21pm BSTFirst reading at the Mass & canonization of Junipero Serra was in chochenyo, a Native American language #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/9P2myoWpPXContinue reading...
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