Sharing the Joy of Jesus: A Story from Canada
In this powerful testimony, Wendy Summers shares how her journey through Alpha at Our Lady of…
What God is Doing Beneath the Surface

Why summer creates space to rest, reflect, and recognize God’s work in your parish.
As many parishes step into the summer months, the pace of parish life often begins to change. Some ministries slow down, staff and volunteers take holidays, and the regular rhythm of the year feels different. For leaders, this can be a gift — not because mission stops, but because summer creates space to step back, rest, and pay attention to what God has been doing…
“There was despair, but nobody said it”: A Story from the Netherlands
When Bishop Jan Liesen first arrived in Breda, many parish leaders were quietly calculating how many years they had left. Today, they are…
Leading from the Heart of Jesus

The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. For priests, this feast is more than a devotion; it is a reminder of the Shepherd to whom they have been configured and whose love they are called to make visible. In the heart of Jesus, we see…
When Lay Leaders Lead: Building a Culture of Shared Mission

At St. John Neumann Parish in Austin, experienced lay leaders are helping transform parish culture through shared mission, intentional leadership, and collaboration with their pastor.
Raising Missionary Disciples: A Story from Toulouse
When Fr. Antoine Laviale encountered Divine Renovation as a seminarian, it changed how he saw the priesthood—and what a parish could become. Today in Toulouse, he’s forming young people into missionary disciples through Alpha, raising up leaders, and sending them out to share the Gospel…
Our Lady of the Assumption: A Parish Rediscovering its Mission

On the outskirts of Liverpool, the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption has been serving its community since the 1940’s. Like many parishes, it carries…
Transformation in New Zealand: Hope and Renewal Summit

Before sharing what happened over the weekend of the Hope and Renewal Summit, it may help to give…
In Memoriam: Pope Francis

With deep sorrow, we join the Church and the world in mourning the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. A shepherd with a heart for the lost, a voice for…
Menschen begegnen an Weihnachten

Die Tage vor und an Weihnachten – für viele Menschen eine sehr schöne Zeit. Wir bereiten uns vor, auf die Geburt Jesu. Für viele Menschen ist Weihnachten…