Source of It All The importance of the Eucharist throughout history. We seldom give a thought to how the eucharist and the Church actually shaped Europe and eventually the world's civilization.
God’s Ways Challenge: Open your heart more widely to God’s plan for your life.
Faith that Moves Rain Clouds Challenge: Just before lunch, make a simple act of faith in Christ, that he is guiding and protecting you.
Always on the Watch Challenge: Set a regular time to receive the sacrament of reconciliation frequently.
Be Vigilant Challenge: Make a special visit to Mary, our blessed Mother, and pray the Memorare for someone who is in need of prayers.
Holy Gospel: December 2 "I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike." (Luke 10: 21-24)
Holy Gospel: December 1 “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed" (Matthew 8: 5-11)
Holy Gospel: November 30 “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13: 33-37)
Holy Gospel: November 29 "Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.” (Luke 21: 34-36)
Holy Gospel: November 27 "And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him." (Luke 17: 11-19)
The Rebirth of Christ in Christmas “Merry Christmas, New York City!” One woman's desire to remind others of the real reason for the season becomes a New York City tradition.
Helping the Weak We have received a holy mandate to be concerned about the faith and spiritual progress of others.
The Gentle Guest of Our Soul Challenge: Attend the ministry fair at your parish. Be attentive to the urgings of the Holy Spirit in volunteering for a ministry.
Holy Gospel: November 26 Myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute. (Luke 21: 12-19)
The Proof of Our Faith Faith without deeds is dead. If we identify ourselves as Christians who have faith in God and love for others, this faith and love must manifest itself in deeds; otherwise, they do not exist.
A Woman's Choice What stuff does a woman need to be an abortion provider?
Keep the Fire Burning What can we do in our daily lives to ensure that our lamps keep burning brightly while we await our Lord's return?
Seek Him First What exactly does it mean to 'seek first God's Kingdom and His righteousness?' If this is the secret to peace, comfort, and assurance in these days of financial uncertainty, it would be to our advantage to understand the meaning of Christ's words in this regard so that we, by His grace, can tap into that peace.