This Sunday signifies the final days of the Easter season. Jesus says to us, “Go and teach all nations…I am with you always, until the end of the world. God will never leave us alone. The Holy Spirit will be with us always.”

The second Spiritans in Mission Dinner provided a wonderful opportunity to share the Spiritan story as a community and raise money for Spiritan Day of Giving. It was a beautiful night of fellowship and fun!

Spiritan Seminarian, Matthew Broeren, C.S.Sp., was ordained as a transitional deacon on Saturday, May 24, at the Duquesne University Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

Each gift is a tangible sign of hope to those on the margins!

With Jesus’ words of peace, we experience true hope. Our connection with God keeps us rooted and grounded in the things that matter the most: God’s love for us and our love for others. This love is at the heart of our faith.

On this Sunday, the scriptures present a summary of the commandments. Jesus tells us that the greatest of the commandments is "You must love the Lord with all your heart, soul and strength" and "Love your neighbor as yourself." Love is at the heart of who we are and what we are called to do and be.

Last year, the Spiritan Office for Mission Advancement (SOMA) distributed $294,050 in grants to projects in 16 countries. The average grant was just under $6,500.

In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus says: 'The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.'" Jesus knows each of us. For Jesus, we are not anonymous persons. He calls each of us and knows us by name.

Cardinal Dieudonné Nzapalainga, C.S.Sp., is one of two Spiritan Cardinals. He is the only Spiritan who is an elector in the upcoming conclave.