It can be hard to find hope sometimes when our lives seem less than perfect. That’s why it’s important to remember that God is the head writer of our story. ...read more

When we use the weapons Christ gives us – weapons that don’t even seem like real weapons – we find God giving us the victory. ...read more

This week of Easter, we begin reading the Acts of the Apostles at Mass, a book that shows us that where there is disoder, there is also harmony - and hope. ...read more

Don't miss Dealer of Hope - a brand new S+L original documentary airing on Thursday, Dec. 6. Read all about the film, its unusual subject, and his inspiring mission. ...read more

Read a Reflection on Clerical Abuse in the Church by Salt+Light intern, Fr. Matt Gworek: Holding on to Hope. ...read more

When I arrived a day early, the streets of Krakow were still empty. However, you could tell something special was about to take place. Last minute preparations were overlapping with first small, spontaneous musical performances and youth trickling in with flags from around the world. When our team came together the next day, I could ...read more

Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter Laudato Sì: Reflecting One Year Later In May 2006, former US Vice President Al Gore released the groundbreaking documentary “An Inconvenient Truth.” While climate change debate has continued ever since, while concrete solutions seem to drip slower than maple sap in March. The question remains: are we willing to deal with this ...read more

On Sunday, November 29, 2015, Pope Francis arrived in the Central African Republic for the final leg of his first Apostolic Visit to Africa. Below you will find the full text of his address at the Presidential Palace in Bangui: Address of His Holiness Pope Francis Meeting with Authorities and the Diplomatic Corps Bangui, Presidential ...read more

Listening to all the readings at Mass about the end of times at this time of the year makes you wonder if we should be proclaiming them as “the Good News!” Recently while visiting my parents I found a book titled, “The Final Hour.” It’s about all the end-time prophecies. I have to be honest, ...read more

Below you will find the final unscripted address of Pope Francis during his meeting with the youth in Havana on Sunday, September 20, 2015. “Hope endures suffering, it’s hardworking, it’s fruitful, it gives us work and it saves us from the throwaway culture” You are standing up and I am sitting. How unmannerly. But you ...read more