Fr. Michael's weekly Gospel video, 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Michael offers his reflections on the prayer that Jesus taught us: the Our Father.

Television and the World Cup
Could all that flopping cause soccer to flop on TV?

Rolling Up the Sleeves and Gathering the Sheaves
Challenge: Prepare to make a good confession.

The Farmer and the Field
Challenge: Go over your daily and weekly schedule and, if necessary, make more quality time for the Lord.

Love till Death and Beyond
Challenge: Ask your pastor how you can help at your parish.

Do You Like Fruit?
Challenge: Renew your prayer commitment.

Holy Gospel: July 24
"First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles for burning; but gather the wheat into my barn." (Matthew 13:24-30)

Holy Gospel: July 23
"The seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit." (Matthew 13:18-23)

Holy Gospel: July 22
"I have seen the Lord." (John 20:1-2, 11-18)

Holy Gospel: July 21
"Some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold. Whoever has ears ought to hear." (Matthew 13:1-9)

Does the Holy Spirit Work in the Un-Baptized?
Father John Bartunek explains that God is not limited to working through the sacraments.

Finding Healing in the Lord through Music
Three times cancer survivor Angela Rankin talks about how rehearsing at her parish for Sunday Mass helped her through the years and continually lifted her spirit.

Letters to God
There is a warrior in everyone. DVD release of an inspirational and moving family film.

If Oprah Calls, Should I Answer?
Cheryl Dickow explores discerning "gray" areas of everyday living.

The Holy Father´s Week: July 19, 2010
A report on Benedict XVI´s messages and activities.

Scoring Goals in Life
Challenge: Examine your day before you go to bed. How have you fulfilled God’s will today?

“They Love Me… They Love Me Not…”
Challenge: Today, practice contrition in order to grow in effective love.

Choosing the Worse Part
Challenge: Take a moment to listen to what Christ has to tell you.

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC: Weekly Vlog for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Michael reflects on what it means to choose the "better part" like Mary did in the Gospel.

Holy Gospel: July 20
"Whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother." (Matthew 12:46-50)

Holy Gospel: July 19
"An evil and unfaithful generation seeks a sign." (Matthew 12:38-42)

Holy Gospel: July 18
"Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her." (Luke 10:38-42)

Publications of CDF Norms on Most Serious Crimes
The serious crimes to which the regulations referred concerned vital aspects of Church life: the Sacraments of the Eucharist and of Penance, but also sexual abuse committed by a priest against a minor under the age of eighteen.

Have You Succumbed to Frat House Standards?
Catholic author and speaker Cheryl Dickow explores the warnings of Archbishop Chaput.

The Quiet Healer
Challenge: Today, contact someone who needs to be encouraged and listened to.

Condemning the Innocent
Challenge: Make this coming Sunday a day of worship and rest.

Weary of Heart
Challenge: Today, will pray an extra decade of the rosary for the persons who are farthest away from Jesus.

Holy Gospel: July 17
"A bruised reed he will not break, a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory. And in his name the Gentiles will hope." (Matthew 12:14-21)

Holy Gospel: July 16
"I desire mercy, not sacrifice." (Matthew 12:1-8)

Holy Gospel: July 15
"My yoke is easy, and my burden light." (Matthew 11:28-30)