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Papal Lenten Message 2010
This year, I would like to offer you some reflections on the great theme of justice...

Papal Address on World Day of Consecrated Life 2010
Venerable John Paul II, beginning in 1997, wished that the whole Church should celebrate a special Day of Consecrated Life.

Why a Year for Priests?
"The priest's service is of fundamental importance in the life of the Church."

Letter for Year for Priests
Letter Cardinal Cláudio Hummes, prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, wrote ahead of the Year for Priests, which will begin June 19, 2009.

Life as a Vocation
2001 World Day of Prayer for Vocations Message

Discerning a Vocation
The fundamental truth about a vocation is that its source is not us but God. God calls.

An Introduction to Prayer
Prayer is like breathing for the soul. Did you ever try to stop breathing for a few days? What happens to your body in that case happens to your Christian life when you stop praying.