
EU Council President António Costa has insisted Europe is “not giving up. We will continue to support Ukraine as an integral part of our project for peace.”
Read MoreEU Council President António Costa has insisted Europe is “not giving up. We will continue to support Ukraine as an integral part of our project for peace.”
Read MoreSince Donald Trump announced the beginning of the peace negotiations over Russia’s war against Ukraine, the US authorities have made several statements on what Ukraine should and should not expect. Yet, there are no indications of any conditions or concessions Moscow will have to settle for.
Read MoreSoul of Jesus,
Sanctify me.
Blood of Jesus,
Wash me,
Passion of Jesus,
Comfort me.
Wounds of Jesus,
Hide me.
Heart of Jesus,
Receive me.
Spirit of Jesus,
Enliven me.
Goodness of Jesus,
Pardon me.
Beauty of Jesus,
Draw me.
Humility of Jesus,
Humble me.
Peace of Jesus,
Pacify me.
Love of Jesus,
Inflame me.
Kingdom of Jesus,
Come to me.
Grace of Jesus,
Replenish me.
Mercy of Jesus,
Pity me. …
Israel has banned a key UN agency from operating in Israel, making the future of its operations in Gaza and the West Bank unclear.
Read MorePM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed enhancing their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, covering technology, trade, and defense. Modi expressed commitment to global peace and prosperity. Trump’s focus included India’s procurement of American security equipment and fair trade. They also addressed issues like illegal immigration and planned mutual visits.
Read MoreThe Kremlin dismisses US President Donald Trump’s remarks on the Ukraine conflict, expressing openness to constructive dialogue despite proposed sanctions. Trump threatens increased economic pressure on Russia, urging a peace deal to end the war. Meanwhile, Russian attacks continue, causing casualties in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.
Read MoreSaint Gregory Nazianzen paid a huge price for his faith. In conflict with the Emperor Valens, who defended the Arians, Saint Gregory worked hard to defend the Catholic faith.
Read MoreSaint Hilary of Poitiers was converted to Christianity through his reading of the Sacred Scriptures. A married man, he was chosen as Bishop of Poitiers in France where he arduously fought Arianism. As a result, he was sent into exile, but returned home to Poitiers before he died.
Read MoreSaint Raymond of Peñafort was a lawyer who used his talents to both compile legislation for easy access and to write legal treatises on penance for the use of confessors.
Read MoreMary’s divine motherhood broadens the Christmas spotlight. Hers role as mother of God places her in a unique position in God’s redemptive plan.
Read More“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.”
Read MoreO sacred and adorable Trinity, hear our prayers on behalf of our holy Father the Pope, our Bishops, our clergy, and for all that are in authority over us. Bless, we beseech Thee, during the coming year, the whole Catholic Church; convert heretics and unbelievers; soften the hearts of sinners so that they may return to Thy friendship; give prosperity to our country and peace among the nations of the world; pour down Thy blessings upon our friends, relatives, and acquaintances, and upon our …
Read MoreFormer US President Jimmy Carter, known for championing human rights and global peace, has died at 100. He served from 1977 to 1981 and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his humanitarian efforts. Carter was in hospice care and surrounded by family at his passing.
Read MoreWhat’s on your Christmas list this year? World peace? A Cybertruck? A couple of new pairs of socks to replace the ones that have a hole in the toe? No matter what gifts you may be hoping for or even if you aren’t expecting to get any at all, the internet is here to give you a present every single day of the year. I’m talking about memes, of course, and the gift of humor that they share with us all any time and any place. What’s even better is when they are wrapped up in a convenient, if somewhat messy package such as a list like this. It is only right that you treat yourself in the festive season, and easily accessible light entertainment is a great example of that. You may not be able to put memes under the tree, but you can certainly scroll through them for as long as you want.
Glory to God in the highest. And on earth peace to men of good will. We praise You. We bless You. We adore you. We glorify You. We give You thanks for Your great glory. O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father almighty. O Lord Jesus Christ, the Only-begotten Son. O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father: you Who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. You Who take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. You Who sit at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you …
Read MoreSaint Damasus was highly praised by his secretary, Saint Jerome. This adulation must have been much appreciated, as Saint Damasus faced the trials of the papacy in his day. A fearless leader, Saint Damasus did not always achieve victory in this life.
Read MoreSome 200 students learning sociology and other subjects were called on to think about peace.
Read MoreGod of power and mercy, you blessed the Americas at Tepeyac with the presence of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe. May her prayers help all men and women to accept each other as brothers and sisters. Through your justice present in our hearts, may your peace reign in the world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Read MoreMay Christ support us all the day long,
till the shadows lengthen,
and the evening comes,
and the busy world is hushed,
and the fever of life is over
and our work is done.
Then in his mercy
may he give us a safe lodging,
and holy rest and peace at the last.
Amen.
Read MoreWhen you grow up with siblings, it’s difficult to refrain from participating in the unavoidable favoritism contest.
Many parents often set a toxic precedent early in their children’s lives that makes them feel like they’re less than them because they lack the traits their siblings possess. As a result, it’s even more difficult not to feel like you’re always in last place. Forgiving this type of behavior from a parent is not easy, but it is absolutely necessary for your peace of mind.
Even when you manage to get away from the toxicity, it has a funny way of finding you again. The woman in this next story was neglected by her mother for most of her life. Now that her mother is getting a bit older, the woman is expected to be her mother’s primary caregiver. Fortunately, the woman decides to nip that expectation in the bud — but her siblings disagree with her decision. Instead of giving in, she puts her foot down once more to send a message.
Saint Clement was the fourth pope of the Church, living toward the end of the first century. He is known for his letter to the church at Corinth, in which he tried to reestablish peace between the clergy and the faithful.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has instructed the Shahi Idgah Masjid’s management committee in Sambhal to raise their concerns about the trial court’s survey order with the high court. The top court has suspended the trial court’s directive until further notice, emphasizing the need to maintain peace and harmony.
Read MoreRafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, announced his retirement from professional tennis at the Davis Cup in Malaga, Spain. At 38 years old, Nadal reflected on his career, expressing gratitude for his family, friends, and fans. He emphasized the importance of both his athletic achievements and personal values, hoping to be remembered for his sportsmanship and character.
Read MoreO God, our Creator, all life is in your hands from conception until death. Help us to cherish our children and to reverence the awesome privilege of our share in creation. May all people live and die in dignity and love. Bless all those who defend the rights of the unborn, the handicapped and the aged. Enlighten and be merciful toward those who fail to love, and give them peace. Let freedom be tempered by responsibility, integrity and morality.
Read MoreJesus, Prince of Peace,
you have asked us to love our enemies
and pray for those who persecute us.
We pray for our enemies and those who oppose us.
With the help of the Holy Spirit,
may all people learn to work together
for that justice which brings true and lasting peace.
To you be glory and honor for ever and ever.
MONTERIA, Colombia – President Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s first leftist leader, promised his government would acquire 3 million hectares (7.4 million acres) of land for victims of the country’s six-decade conflict, to meet the terms of a 2016 peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Read MoreA man should fear when he enjoys only the good he does publicly. Is it not publicity rather than charity, which he loves? Is it not vanity, rather than benevolence, that gives such charity? Henry Ward Beecher “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you […]
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Read MoreThe sincerest expression of love is the desire to know everything about the subject of that love. I love nature. This is why, as a scientist, I wish to obtain as much experimental data as possible about nature. There are an infinite number of virtual realities, some of which are flattering to our ego. But merely expressing them without knowing whether they apply to reality, is like imagining a possible love story with an idealized fictional character, akin to “Prince Charming” or “Princess Charming.” This was my message to an audience of fifty spiritual leaders who were hosted by the…
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Read MoreBlessed Bartholomew of Vicenza, a Dominican, challenged the heresies of his day. Known for his ability to preach, he overcame his adversaries and helped his diocese become more loyal to Rome in a time when anti-papal feeling ran high.
Read MoreAlmighty and Eternal God,
Give me, I beseech You,
the great gift of inward peace.
Command the winds and storms
of my unruly passions.
Subdue, by Your grace,
my proneness to love
created things too much.
Give me a love of suffering for Your sake.
make me forbearing and kind to others,
that I may avoid quarrels and contentions.
And teach me constantly to seek after
and to acquire that perfect resignation
to Your Holy Will
which alone brings interior peace.
Amen.
Read MoreTalking to TOI in an exclusive interview, Ukarine’s leader , whose forces are battling a renewed Russian offensive, said India must take a position ‘beyond saying it’s against war’, and that he’s all for Modi hosting the second peace summit, provided Ukarine’s terms are on the table.
Read MoreIsraeli strikes on military targets in Tehran and nearby cities killed four soldiers and caused “limited damage”, Iran said.
Read MoreWhen I was a student, my biggest fear was being unable to get a postgrad job and being forced to live with my parents. It’s not that I don’t like hanging out with them, but the guilt and shame of potentially being a leach to the people I had been a leach to for 22 years already enough to motivate me to get gainfully employed.
While that neurosis plagues me for better or for worse, that doesn’t mean that everyone who lives with their parents into their 20s is an unemployed slob who contributes nothing to the household. A lot of people work full-time, live at their parents’ house, and don’t disturb the peace in their family. It’s questionable whether the young mom in this story is doing the latter. She has a 2-year-old and is asking to switch bedrooms with her brother for a second time despite saying she plans to move out.
The life of a hermit living in the desert strikes many people as mysterious, if not inexplicable. Yet this is what Saint Hilarion, and many others, sought and hoped for and, in some cases, fought for. They teach the value of solitude and prayer to our noisy and busy world.
Read MoreIsaac Jogues and his companions are popularly known as the North American martyrs. Over a period of years, these eight Jesuits worked among the Hurons, bringing many into the Catholic faith. They labored in what would become the northeastern United States and eastern Canada.
Read MoreGlorious St. Joseph, model of all those who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my many sins; to work with thankfulness and joy, considering it an honor to employ and develop, by means of labor, the gifts received from God; to work with order, peace, prudence and patience, never surrendering to weariness or difficulties; to work, above all, with purity of intention, and with detachment from self, having always death before my …
Read MoreSenior members of the group noted that the Nobel committee chose Nihon Hidankyo at a time when the threat of nuclear war is becoming more intense.
Read MoreDuring the 17th and 18th centuries, classical languages were an important component of education in the North American colonies. Viewed through the lens of material and printing history, the books highlighted in this blog post provide a very human picture of classical studies in early America.
Read MoreThe organization was given the honor for its work to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.
Read MoreThe 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, honouring atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Recognised for their fight against nuclear weapons and emphasis on witness testimony, this grassroots movement represents hope and peace. The Nobel committee announced this among the 286 nominated candidates.
Read MoreFather of love, hear my prayer.
Help me to know Your Will
and to do it with courage and faith.
Accept my offering of myself,
all my thoughts, words, deeds, and sufferings.
May my life be spent giving You glory.
Give me the strength to follow Your call,
so that Your Truth may live in my heart
and bring peace to me and to those I meet,
for I believe in Your Love.
Almighty and Eternal God,
Give me, I beseech You,
the great gift of inward peace.
Command the winds and storms
of my unruly passions.
Subdue, by Your grace,
my proneness to love
created things too much.
Give me a love of suffering for Your sake.
make me forbearing and kind to others,
that I may avoid quarrels and contentions.
And teach me constantly to seek after
and to acquire that perfect resignation
to Your Holy Will
which alone brings interior peace.
Amen.
More than just a name in a Christmas carol, Wenceslaus managed to rule with a clear vision of what a Christian leader should be. Many opposed him during his reign, and his brother eventually betrayed and killed him, but he continued to hold the faith and is hailed today as an outstanding king in Eastern Europe.
Read MoreA reading from the Letter to the Ephesians Eph 4:1-7, 11-13
Brothers and sisters: I, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner…