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The Church asks all Christians to conform to the example of Christ, but deacons are called “to do so with great intentionality,” he explained, while encouraging the candidates with a passage from the Gospel reading (John 15:9-17), in which Jesus said that the disciples did not choose Him, but that He chose them and “appointed them to go and bear fruit that will last.”

In the process of this spiritual growth at seminary, however, the consolation of God’s love has been constant. “The best part about seminary is receiving the love of God the Father through all the difficult places in the journey. He has poured it out through the Sacraments. Also, His grace has been through the priests who have formed me and my wonderful brother seminarian brothers.”

Catholic Extension Society invita a la comunidad hispana a participar en dos programas diseñados para fortalecer y brindar un mejor acompañamiento a las comunidades hispanohablantes: Consejeros Católicos para Comunidades Hispanohablantes y Encuentro y Misión, dirigido a jóvenes adultos latinos de entre 21 y 35 años interesados en crecer en la fe, el lide- razgo y el servicio comunitario. Para el programa de Consejeros Católicos el objetivo es brindar ayuda a través de servic

The rapid growth of Meridian stands as a testament to the shifting landscape of the Treasure Valley—and at its center is Holy Apostles Catholic Church. This well-grounded parish serves the people of Meridian, Eagle, Star, Middleton and Horseshoe Bend.

“These encounters with other mourning mothers pierced the dull gray world of my grief,” Steinberg said, “awakening a deep well of compassion and an insistent desire to act.” That desire led to the creation of the upcoming Boise retreat.

Plans call for increasing seating capacity by nearly 200, along with the addition of a cry room, expanded restrooms and improvements to parking and accessibility. The expansion will primarily extend the south side of the building, a design choice shaped by both cost considerations and current needs.

This coming summer will be my fourth summer of working with the camp teams in Idaho to create a week of fun, fellowship, and formation. The past three years I have had the privilege of supporting the Diocesan camps which have included our Catholic Jr. High Camp and Camp RIM. This year I am please to bring both camps back to serve the youth, their parents, and the parishes through these week long camps.

The Resurrection reminds us that the Church is not called simply to maintain what already exists. Rather, we are sent into the world with a mission. Before ascending to the Father, the risen Christ entrusted His disciples with a clear command: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” This command remains at the heart of the Church’s life today. Each baptized Catholic shares in this call . . .

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. On this day, the faithful commemorate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. ( ICR photo / Vero Gutiérrez) By Deacon Salvador Carranza Palm Sunday We begin with the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey. We cry out, "Hosanna!" ("Save us, we beg you"). This plea for deliverance turned into a cry of praise. Shortly thereafter, the atmosphere shifts dramatically toward the Passion. This contrast serves as a

Chavez said he and his core planning team will welcome approximately 100 youth, grades 9-12, to this outdoor spiritual adventure, which will include hiking, swimming, campfires, sacraments and high-energy activities such as ziplining, rock climbing and a ropes course.

As I have traveled through our diocese over the years, it is clear to me how important it is for people of faith to seek the needed balance between mind, body and spirit. Our mental health is crucial for our overall wellbeing as persons made in the image and likeness of God.

Though unfamiliar with Catholic practice, Jaime said she was drawn to the liturgy itself. “I found it beautiful,” she said. “The sense that happened when everyone was saying their responses and singing and moving throughout the Mass in this wonderful, like, dance—I just found it beautiful.”

Members of the Legion of Mary who took part in the solemn annual ACIES assembly, held on March 21, 2026, at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist . (ICR photo/Vero Gutiérrez) Vero Gutiérrez Assistant Editor Four days before the Feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, members of the Legion of Mary gathered at Saint John the Evangelist Cathedral in Boise to celebrate and, above all, to renew their identity, mission, and commitment. Father Germán Osorio, the moveme

John 11:1–45 Fifth Sunday of Lent The resurrection of Lazarus is astonishing. Jesus is rarely presented as being so human, fragile and endearing. When Jesus saw Mary (Lazarus’ sister) and the others weeping, He was deeply moved. When He asked where they had laid Lazarus, they replied, “Come and see,” and Jesus began to weep. In the midst of this moving scene, Jesus reveals, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, even though he dies, will live; and whoeve

Answering the call is more than receiving the Sacraments. “It is about becoming saints,” he said. “The journey ahead — especially these coming weeks of Lent will not simply be about learning more prayers or memorizing teachings. It will be about conversion, about allowing Christ to examine your heart. It is about trust and surrender.”

El próximo 21 de marzo de 2026, los miembros de la Legión de María en Idaho, participarán del evento más importante del año. Se trata de la celebración anual de renovación del compromiso de fidelidad a la Santísima Virgen en la Catedral de Saint John the Evangelist, en Boise. El diácono permanente Allen Darro, durante la renovación de sus promesas. Él forma parte del Preasidium de la Legión de María, Our Lady of Hope de Our Lady of the Good Counsel, en Mountain Home. (Foto/

Lent is not first a season of our effort or self-improvement. It is, above all, a season of God’s mercy and action in our lives through the gift of the Holy Spirit. At the same time, this gift is never forced upon us. The Holy Spirit is freely given, but he must also be freely received.

In a culture that can confuse identity, weaken commitment and reduce love to feelings alone, the Church proclaims with confidence and compassion what Jesus Himself reveals: that marriage is not a private experiment, but a divine gift — an enduring covenant of faithful love, ordered toward communion and fruitfulness, and elevated by Christ to the dignity of a sacrament.

We aren’t just “sprinkling Bible verses” on top of self-help. We are inviting Christ into the very biology of our stress. For example, in Week 2 of our four-week program, we look at the Gospel of John alongside brain biology to understand how to rewire our response to triggers. We use the tools God gave us—both scientific and spiritual—to move from chronic stress to Christ-centered calm.

De izquierda a derecha: Ralph May, director ejecutivo de SVdP Southwest; Rigo González Jr., tesorero; Carolina Carachuri, secretaria; Memo Gutiérrez, vicepresidente; Guadalupe Rodríguez, presidenta; Becky Swartz, presidenta del Consejo; y Cathy Hagadone, tesorera del Consejo, durante la instalación del comité de la recién establecida Conferencia Hispana. (ICR foto/Vero Gutiérrez) Vero Gutiérrez Editora Asistente Desde el espíritu de su fundador, Federico Ozanam, y la inspir