In his homily, Pope Francis explained how the Holy Spirit helps us to overcome sinful passions and then gently plants the seeds of virtue and helps them to grow. The Pope also recommended that people spend time praying in silence in Eucharistic adoration to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit.

Throughout the procession, attendees said prayers, including the rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

COMMENTARY: The fulfilled Pentecost follows the fulfilled Passover, and occurs during the very celebration of the Old Testament Pentecost.

The congress was the prelude to the start of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s Marian Route, which begins with Pentecost Sunday Mass and culminates at the national congress in Indianapolis.

What is Tolkien’s contribution to his fellow man but celebration in the eucatastrophe — a happy ending that comes after a journey fraught with peril?

Decisions in cases involving Mifepristone and emergency-room abortions are expected before the court’s term ends in June.

Italian saint canonized 20 years ago testifies to a life well lived, walking with Christ.

Watch live online as Scallon is named a dame of the Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great, established in 1831, by Pope Gregory XVI.