The Holy Father´s Week: September 6, 2010
A report on Benedict XVI´s messages and activities.

Avoiding Israel's Path
Can Baptism and weekly attendance at Mass alone save us if we are not living lives that are obedient to the written Word of God?

What Yom Kippur Means to Catholics
Cheryl Dickow explores how the high holy days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur have meaning for Catholics.

Fr. Michael's Vlog: Gospel for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Michael talks about how to take up the cross in the details of daily life.

Pure of Heart
An Example of Chastity for Today

Prayer and Action
Challenge: Offer at least one spontaneous prayer to God today.

Do Good, Always and Everywhere
Challenge: Strive to recognize the needs of another person today.

Kneel Down and Decide for Christ
Challenge: Ask God’s help to bear your cross with spiritual joy.

The Heart of the Matter
Challenge: Go to confession today with a repentant heart.

Becoming the New You
Challenge: Live today, Friday, as a memorial of the death of Our Lord by offering a small sacrifice as a penance for your sins.

The Great Navigator
Challenge: Work on being a good and positive motivator today.

Risen People Called to Serve
Challenge: Earnestly ask Christ to cure your most dominant defect. Take one concrete step in acquiring its opposing virtue.

Holy Gospel: September 7
Jesus departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. (Luke 6:12-19)

Holy Gospel: September 6
"Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?" (Luke 6:6-11)

Holy Gospel: September 5
"Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." (Luke 14:25-33)

Holy Gospel: September 4
"The Son of Man is lord of the sabbath." (Luke 6:1-5)

Holy Gospel: September 3
"No one pours new wine into old wineskins." (Luke 5:33-39)

Holy Gospel: September 2
"Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men." (Luke 5:1-11)

Holy Gospel: September 1
"I must proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God, because for this purpose I have been sent." (Luke 4:38-44)

The Holy Father´s Week: August 30, 2010
A report on Benedict XVI´s messages and activities.

The Open Door
Marian solemneties and feasts are much more important to all Catholics than many people realize. They are occasions of hope and example.

How to Go to Confession
There are four main steps to make a good confession.

Walking the Walk
How to Observe Lent as a Catholic

How to Become a Permanent Deacon
Deacons give others not only food for their bodies (they do that, too), but above all, food for their souls. They answer needs that no humanitarian mission alone can.

Seek and Ye Shall Find!
How to Learn About the Catholic Church

Welcome Home!
3 Steps to Becoming Catholic.

Dirt or Daisies
Why say you’re sorry and how to do it.

How to Pray: A Look of Love
There are three main types of prayer according to the catechism - have you tried them out?

How to Practice Natural Family Planning
Catholic Responsible Parenting - the behind the scenes look at Natural Family Planning.

Ten Reasons to Have a Spiritual Director
A Catholic without a spiritual director is like an Olympic athlete without a coach.