Holy Gospel: January 6 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor." (Luke 4:14-22)
Walking with Christ Challenge: Seek to remember the goals you have to achieve today for eternity: holiness of life, fulfillment of God’s will, and service of your neighbor.
The Power of My Nothingness Challenge: Stop sometime in the middle of the day to spiritually place what you are doing into Christ’s hands.
The Passing of the Torch Challenge: Develop a simple plan to help your parish in its efforts to evangelize.
I Came, I Saw and I Was Conquered Challenge: Work to improve your charity with the members of your family today, loving them as Christ does.
Holy Gospel: January 4 "When Jesus saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them." (Mark 6:34-44)
Holy Gospel: January 3 “Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25)
Holy Gospel: January 2 "They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother." (Matthew 2:1-12)
Holy Gospel: January 1 "When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb." (Luke 2:16-21)
Holy Gospel: December 31 ‘The one who is coming after me ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.’ (John 1:1-18)
Models of Progress The government of Columbia has just begun offering free contraceptives and sterilizations to the poor.
Mary, Dispenser of Grace Cheryl Dickow explores the Jewish roots of Mary and her role as intercessor.
A Child and Wonder Challenge: Today, spend a quiet moment before the child Jesus and thank him for his presence among us.
Holy Gospel: December 30 "The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him." (Luke 2:36-40)
In the Spirit Challenge: Spend the day attentive to the Holy Spirit and make this a particular point for your examination of conscience.
Holy Gospel: December 29 "My own eyes have seen the salvation which you prepared in the sight of every people, a light to reveal you to the nations and the glory of your people Israel." (Luke 2:22-35)
Fear of Christmas The "romantic" version of Christmas has everything perfect and without stress. Could this be correct, or is there another point of view about the events of that night?
Little Star A Christmas tale about the value of life and morals.
Angel Wings Challenge: Find some way of encouraging a mother of a young child.
Eager Heart Challenge: Pray the Creed in front of a manger scene today and make a special effort to talk about God’s providence in your conversations with others.