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Migration through personal stories: JRS in Zagreb welcomes NECE Lab participants

Migration through personal stories: JRS in Zagreb welcomes NECE Lab participants

Participants in the international conference met six people of migrant origin from India, the Philippines, Russia and Bangladesh and heard about their experiences of arriving, working and integrating in Croatia.

Oct 8, 2026 2 min read
Fr Tomislav Pervan: Prayer is trust in the Father, not the fulfilment of every wish

Fr Tomislav Pervan: Prayer is trust in the Father, not the fulfilment of every wish

In his biblical reflection for 8 October 2026, Fr Tomislav Pervan reflects on Jesus’ call to persevere in prayer and highlights the Holy Spirit as the most precious gift of the heavenly Father.

Oct 8, 2026 9 min read
Marijana Grgić: Prayer is no substitute for responsibility and seeking help

Marijana Grgić: Prayer is no substitute for responsibility and seeking help

On the programme “Hope That Heals,” the psychologist spoke about spiritual bypassing, the relationship between faith and professional help, and the danger of using pious words to justify silence and enduring abuse.

Oct 8, 2026 15 min read
Pope Leo XIV calls for concrete support for evangelization ahead of World Mission Sunday

Pope Leo XIV calls for concrete support for evangelization ahead of World Mission Sunday

In a video message for the 100th World Mission Day, celebrated on October 18, the Pope called for support for the Pontifical Mission Societies and spoke of the importance of the faithful’s prayers and gifts for his missionary work in Peru.

Oct 7, 2026 3 min read
Pope Leo XIV renews call to pray the Rosary: Mary is a comfort in life’s difficulties

Pope Leo XIV renews call to pray the Rosary: Mary is a comfort in life’s difficulties

On the memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary, the Pope renewed his appeal to pray, which he had also made earlier with a special intention for an end to wars and peace among nations.

Oct 7, 2026 2 min read
Patronal feast of the Church of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary celebrated in Sarajevo

Patronal feast of the Church of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary celebrated in Sarajevo

The solemn Mass was presided over by Fr. Vedran Ćosić, who spoke about faith, fear and steadfast closeness to others through the images of Zion, Nazareth and the upper room.

Oct 7, 2026 8 min read
Pope Leo XIV calls for the Rosary for peace and comfort in times of hardship

Pope Leo XIV calls for the Rosary for peace and comfort in times of hardship

On the memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Pope renewed his October appeal to pray for an end to wars, accompanied by concrete acts of penance and charity and a commitment to dialogue.

Oct 7, 2026 3 min read
Fr Tomislav Pervan: The Rosary is a summary of the Gospel and a path to contemplation

Fr Tomislav Pervan: The Rosary is a summary of the Gospel and a path to contemplation

In the Biblical Message of the Day for October 7, Fr Tomislav Pervan reflects on Mary’s memory, the Mysteries of Light and the Rosary as a prayer that leads the faithful to Christ and the Eucharist.

Oct 7, 2026 11 min read
Fra Stipan Klarić: Self-esteem is not pride, and humility is the remedy for self-exaltation

Fra Stipan Klarić: Self-esteem is not pride, and humility is the remedy for self-exaltation

On the programme ‘Ask a Priest’, Fra Stipan Klarić explained the difference between awareness of one’s own worth and the desire to be greater than others.

Oct 7, 2026 5 min read
Fra Tomislav Pervan on Mary and Martha: Action should grow out of listening to God

Fra Tomislav Pervan on Mary and Martha: Action should grow out of listening to God

In his reflection on the Gospel for October 6, 2026, Pervan connects Jesus’ visit to the two sisters with inner growth, prayer, and the unity of action and contemplation.

Oct 7, 2026 9 min read
Fra Marin Mikulić on moderation in drinking: The limit is not the number of glasses

Fra Marin Mikulić on moderation in drinking: The limit is not the number of glasses

Answering a listener in the “Ask a Priest” segment, Fra Marin emphasizes the ability to stop and exercise self-control, and recommends fasting as a practice in self-denial.

Oct 7, 2026 4 min read
Sister Mira Majić: God needs our heart, not a multitude of holy words

Sister Mira Majić: God needs our heart, not a multitude of holy words

In spiritual reflections on Radio Mir Međugorje, Sister Mira Majić speaks about praying the Rosary attentively, listening to Jesus and humility after the example of Saint Francis.

Oct 7, 2026 5 min read