Each year, Christians around the world gather to mark the beginning of Lent with bowed heads, receiving ashes traced in the shape of a cross on their foreheads. An outward sign of repentance and humility, the distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday remains one of the most widely observed traditions of Catholics and Christians today.
In a world rife with division, a core teaching of Christ’s Sermon on the Mount echoes ever more loudly today: Blessed are the peacemakers. True peace extends beyond simply the absence of conflict. It is found in God and achieved through him ... Read More
Divine Word Missionaries are committed to meeting physical needs and spiritual needs through our work around the globe. A significant portion of this year’s work focuses on addressing the issue of unequal access to water. We know that water is ... Read More
Imagine leaving everything you've ever known: the familiarity of home, the faces of friends, the streets you've walked since childhood. For millions, this scenario has become a bitter reality. Migrants around the world flee homes riddled with ... Read More
