Traces April 2025

"The journey of hope"
Pope Leo XIV greets St. Peter's Square (© Ansa/Vatican Media)
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A passionate commitment to “walk together”

Davide Prosperi’s words: “Joy and gratitude for the election of Pope Leo XIV. We pray that Christ grant His Vicar His light and strength, and we reaffirm our complete readiness to tirelessly serve him and the whole Church”

We joyfully welcome the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to the papal throne as Leo XIV! We are grateful to the Holy Spirit, who guided the work of the Cardinals and has given the Church a new shepherd. In a historical moment marked by suf...

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Encounter Tampa Bay

A local cultural event organized by the Tampa Bay CL Community explored the mystery of suffering with a panel of witnesses

The evening of March 28 was a beautiful and significant event in the life of our small Tampa Bay community. Our Second Annual Encounter, Tampa Bay was held at a local Catholic high school for an audience of about 100 people. Bishop Gregory Parkes was our ...

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The World as Parable

Invited to share her experience of suffering at Encounter Tampa Bay, Kathryn finds herself “moved by the parable” given to her

When my husband and I lost our third child at 17 weeks gestation last Easter, I felt depressed and desolate. My longing for meaning after such a devastating loss moved me to propose Cry of the Heart by Monsignor Lorenzo Albacete to my community. On the ni...

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A Possibility of Friendship

Miriam shares her experience of Encounter Tampa Bay: “My original plan was not an act of love, it was viewing humanity as something that needed to be fixed.”

“Hope in the midst of suffering”. What can that possibly look like? I wanted to attend the presentation for two reasons; one, it was an opportunity to spend time with some friends whose presence is a help for me on my journey, and two, right now my family...

Photo Credit: Damian Chlanda
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The Way of the Cross Around the US

Over 25 communities gathered on Good Friday to walk the Way of the Cross. From the beach to the snow, here we share some of the images and witnesses from the gesture.

It was a simple gesture of love and desire to walk the Way of the Cross this year on Good Friday on the campus of Notre Dame with the South Bend community. We printed extra booklets with the hope that those we invited would join us in marking this import...