Establishing a Community of Faith
A lesson of faith, love, forgiveness, and family values.

Flood-Proof
Challenge: Do one external act of witness to the faith.

Holy Gospel: December 2
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven." (Matthew 7:21, 24-27)

Jesus Is the Bread of Life
Challenge: Pause sometime during the day and make a spiritual communion by inviting Christ into your heart.

Holy Gospel: December 1
"He took the seven loaves and the fish, gave thanks, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples." (Matthew 15:29-37)

Privilege
Do you really understand what power you have as well as the ability to extend privilege to others?

The Holy Father´s Week: November 29, 2010
A report on Benedict XVI´s messages and activities.

Is There a Place in Your Heart for Jesus this Christmas?
Join Fr. Scurti for the 1st Sunday of Advent.

The Real Differences Between Men and Women
Cheryl Dickow explores the ways in which simple, everyday decisions reflect the differences between male and female.

Good Enough for Eternity
Do you sometimes think that you will never be "perfect enough to get to heaven? Here's a lesson about that from a most unlikely source.

Ten Great Books Worth Knowing About
Cheryl Dickow shares her top ten book list which includes health and fitness and fun fiction for the entire family.

The Holy Father´s Week: November 21, 2010
A report on Benedict XVI´s messages and activities.

Am I So Heavenly Minded that I Am No Earthly Good?
In a culture where it’s considered “impolite” to so much as talk about our deep love of Christ in the workplace or with casual acquaintances, I think it would do the Church and society good for more of us to be obsessed with the afterlife!

"The Pope Does Not Reform or Change the Church's Teaching"
Father Federico Lombardi addresses the controversy on the Pope's answers to two questions about the battle against AIDS and the use of condoms.

A Decisive Response
Challenge: Give up something today that diminishes the attention you give to your spouse, family or friends.

Faith that Moves Rain Clouds
Challenge: Just before lunch, make a simple act of faith in Christ. He is guiding and protecting you.

Spiritually Shipshape
Challenge: Make a program that will help you live Advent better.

Ready or Not?
Challenge: Pray today for the soul in purgatory who was most distracted or least prepared for death.

The Kingdom Is Near
Challenge: Make one small sacrifice at a meal today for someone.

Scary Times
Challenge: Make a fresh effort to get rid of the biggest vice in your life.

Costly Catholicism
Challenge: In conversation or in an e-mail, use a line of Christ’s wisdom from the Gospel.

Holy Gospel: November 30
“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:18-22)

Holy Gospel: November 29
"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 28
"Stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come." (Matthew 24:37-44)

Holy Gospel: November 27
"Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap." (Luke 21:34-36)

Holy Gospel: November 26
"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away." (Luke 21:29-33)

Holy Gospel: November 25
“Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!” (Luke 17:11-19)

Holy Gospel: November 24
"They will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name." (Luke 21:12-19)

Thanksgiving and the Immaculate Conception
Showing Our Gratitude to God

Christ the King
Join Fr. Scurti for the feast of Christ the King.