"Are we supposed to just believe her?" For the Catholic faithful, not bound by judicial burden of proof, the answer should be simple: yes. Our faith calls us to respond with compassion for the wounded.
Scripture for Life: Rather than attempt to be worthy, our vocation is to continually expand our capacity to receive divine life and enjoy the banquet of God's self-giving.
Scripture for Life: The kingdom of God doesn't refer to a place or a future time. The time is now, and rather than any particular place, it comes to life in relationships.
Scripture for Life: Today's Liturgy of the Word reminds us of how difficult it is to discern which values outrank others. The issue at stake is who genuinely desires to live in God's love and who does not?
Scripture for Life: Jesus designed this parable to shake everybody up — especially the most privileged. He hoped to free them from unnecessary self-interest so they might appreciate God's perspective on the world.
Marian apparitions are reported supernatural appearances of the Virgin Mary, usually understood as messages of prayer or consolation. Notably, they often happen in politically unstable places.
