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Pro-life advocates ‘praying harder than ever’ for end to abortion
Pro-life advocates are back on the streets of Brisbane praying for an end to abortion over the 40 days of Lent. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Courage of Christian martyrs a blessing for everyone: Pope
Christians who never renounce their love for Christ and are faithful to the point of death are a blessing for everyone, Pope Francis says in a video released yesterday. Source: CNS.
Vatican issues new resource for Year of Prayer
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelisation has issued a new resource on prayer aimed at inviting the faithful to “intensify prayer as a personal dialogue with God” and to reflect on their faith and commitment in today’s world. Source: Vatican News.
Catholic prayer app hopes to kick goal at Super Bowl
The Catholic prayer app Hallow announced that its first-ever NFL Super Bowl commercial will air in the United States during the big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers today. Source: CNA.
Icons to draw seminarians into deeper life of prayer
Six new icons will soon watch over the Blessed Sacrament inside Brisbane’s Holy Spirit Provincial Seminary’s oratory as part of a new installation. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Pope invites all pray for terminally ill and their families
Pope Francis has released his prayer intention for February, inviting people to pray for the terminally ill and their families. Source: Vatican News.
New podcast series explores the power of prayer
In a year that has been dedicated to prayer by Pope Francis, Majellan Media has launched a new “Prayer is Life” podcast series featuring Redemptorist priest Father David Hore CSsR.
Year of Prayer ‘preparing the groundwork’ for Jubilee
The Year of Prayer is about preparing the groundwork for the 2025 Holy Year, so it can spiritually enrich the life of the Church and be a sign of hope for the world, the Vatican said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Francis announces Year of Prayer
Pope Francis has announced the start of a Year of Prayer in preparation for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year. Source: CNA.