Holy Gospel: September 18
"Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God." (Luke 8: 1-3)

Holy Gospel: September 17
"Her many sins have been forgiven; hence, she has shown great love." (Luke 7: 36-50)

Holy Gospel: September 16
"Wisdom is vindicated by all her children." (Luke 7: 31-35)

Marked
Do you think that the Cross is simply a "liturgical symbol". It might be time to re-think that idea.

Church Awaits Word on Liturgical Reform
Statement ‘coming soon’ from Vatican Congregation.

‘Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry’
Saint Padre Pio’s prescription for eternal health.

I Want to Pray But Struggle with My Schedule...
Father John Bartunek teaches what to do.

The Holy Father´s Week: September 14, 2009
A report on Benedict XVI´s messages and activities.

One of the Oldest Synagogues in the World Was Exposed in the Israel Antiquities Authority Excavations at Migdal
The synagogue and a menorah decoration found inside it date to the time when the Second Temple was still standing.

Taking Mary into My Home
Challenge: Pray the Rosary today.

God So Loves Me
Challenge: Contemplate the cross as a symbol of love. Bear your cross today with love.

Getting to Know the Lord
Challenge: Today accept difficulties with joy.

Know the Tree by Its Fruits
Challenge: Concentrate today on practicing one virtue that you know you need to work on.

Leading Others to Heaven
Challenge: Identify a couple of practical things you can do to grow in the virtue of humility.

September 15 -- Our Lady of Sorrows
"I would like to weep with her always." (Abbot Poemon, 5th c., Apothegms 144)

September 14 -- Triumph of the Holy Cross
"For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified." (1 Corinthians 2:2)

September 13 -- Saint John Chrysostom
Archbishop of Constantinople and Doctor of the Church.

September 12 -- Saint Ailbhe
Bishop and Confessor.

September 11 -- Saint John Gabriel Perboyre
Priest, Martyr of the Congregation of the Mission.

Holy Gospel: September 15
“Behold, your mother.” (John 19: 25-27)

Holy Gospel: September 14
"The Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” (John 3: 13-17)

Holy Gospel: September 13
“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me." (Mark 8: 27-35)

Holy Gospel: September 12
"A good tree does not bear rotten fruit." (Luke 6: 43-49)

Holy Gospel: September 11
"Remove the wooden beam from your eye first." (Luke 6: 39-42)

A Most High Ideal
Challenge: Transform your way of judging from your point of view to God’s.

September 10 -- Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Confessor

Holy Gospel: September 10
"Love your enemies." (Luke 6:27-38)

Is “Catholic Guilt” Bad? What About Those Who Use It to Criticize the Church?
Father John Bartunek explains how thinking of "Catholic guilt" takes the focus away from the transforming power of Christ’s saving grace.

September 9 -- Saint Melchiorre Grodziecki, Saint Stefan Pongracz, and Saint Marek Krizevcanin, SJ,
Martyrs of Kosice, Slovakia.

Leap for Joy for Heaven
Challenge: Examine what motivates you daily. Strive to purify your intention.