Momentum is building in the initial phase of planning for the International Eucharistic Congress in 2028. The theme has been announced. Pope Leo has confirmed he will be attending – and many parishes took part in an hour of Eucharistic Adoration following Mass on March 1st.
Pope Francis had begun writing his final Apostolic Exhortation – focused on the theme of love for the poor – in the final months of his life, prior to his death on Easter Monday last year. Pope Leo decided to make it his own with the addition of some reflections.
With Ash Wednesday behind us and as we approach the latter part of Lent and look to Easter, the following Lenten reflection is from John Shea and has been submitted to The Swag for use with permission.
The following article is the second in a two-part series submitted by Des Connolly, a parishioner of St. Patrick’s Parish, Sutherland.
Respected long-term member of the NCP and contributor to The Swag, Greg Trythall has contributed the following Feature Article on the priesthood for our reflection.
