Earlier in September while speaking in the Lateran Basilica, his parish church, Pope Leo XIV presented the vision of a Church in which its members walked forward together in Faith and Hope. We know that the Holy Spirit is at work among us and that we are called to make our journey of faith synodally. This will allow the Holy Spirit to breath new life and hope into a Church that calls us to a renewal that strengthens our communities, makes us more alive in faith, brings us eve

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. (MT 5:3a) I think God would say something like this to us. Faithful friend, listen closely. You are not alone. You were never meant to live your faith in isolation or fear. I see how big crowds and loud noise can wear you down, how sometimes you long for quiet—just to breathe and be still. But today, I want you to look beyond the noise and see what I see: a countless multitude, a great family gathered toget

" for whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted." ( Luke18:14 ) There is a story about Two Windows in a small village nestled between two hills in which every home had wide, open windows. From them, neighbours could see one another’s joys, sorrows, and all too often, their mistakes. Old Marta lived in one house, a woman whose eyes were sharp and her tongue sharper. Across the street lived Jonah, a young man who once cheated other