October 2 -- Feast of the Guardian Angels “Angel sent by God to guide me;
be my light and walk beside me;
be my guardian and protect me;
on the paths of life direct me.”
Holy Gospel: October 7 "You are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing." (Luke 10: 38-42)
Holy Gospel: October 6 You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” (Luke 10: 25-37)
Holy Gospel: October 5 "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;" (Matthew 21: 33-43)
Holy Gospel: October 4 "All things have been handed over to me by my Father." (Luke 10: 17-24)
Holy Gospel: October 3 "Whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me.” (Luke 10: 13-16)
Holy Gospel: October 2 “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18: 1-5, 10)
The Real Fight until the End Challenge: Today, be the one who does an everyday chore in your house or workplace. Make the coffee for all or wash the dishes to demonstrate to the Lord that you can be humble.
The Follower’s Path Challenge: Today read from the letters of Saint Paul so that you can gain a clearer idea of how to witness to the faith in ordinary circumstances.
A New Mentality Challenge: This week, when the alarm goes off early morning, make an effort to be diligent and punctual for love of God’s will.
September 28 -- Saint Wenceslaus of Bohemia, Martyr The youthful ruler threw his deep faith and love for God and country into an energetic effort to Christianize his people and provide them with peace and justice.
Holy Gospel: September 30 "When the days for Jesus to be taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem." (Luke 9: 51-56)
Holy Gospel: September 29 “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” (John 1: 47-51)
Holy Gospel: Sunday 28 "John came to you in the way of righteousness." (Matthew 21: 28-32)
Marrying One’s Soul Mate Is there a “soul mate” out there for each of us that must be the person we marry? That notion can be dangerous.
The Faith Is Not Enough Finding a potential spouse who is a practicing Catholic is important. But good character, though often neglected, is also essential.
Proclaim the Kingdom of God Join Catholic.net and take on the apostolic mission to proclaim the Kingdom of God.
The Crux of Faith Challenge: Perform an act of charity toward a person whom you find dislikable, or face a difficult situation generously and responsibly.
Mistaken Identity Challenge: In a conversation today find something truthful and charitable to say about a neighbor.
Restless Conscience Challenge: Sacrifice a personal preference that you know has sometimes been for me an occasion to sin.