Not Going to College Yet?
Consider what American missionary teens are doing.

June 10 -- Saint Getulius and Companions, Martyrs
Getulius was an officer in the Roman Imperial army at the pinnacle of the Empire’s greatness. But his wife succeeded through prayer and virtue to win him to the Christian faith.

Let Your Faith Shine
Challenge: Today, overcome any fear of rebelling against the silence of the hushed majority and speak well of others.

Holy Gospel: June 10
Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth." (Matthew 5: 13-16)

Authentic Christian Credentials
Challenge: Break the chains of fear that are holding you back from following Christ.

See Others as God Does
Challenge: Pray today for all those whom you have rejected in one way or another.

When Copper Turns into Gold
Challenge: Whenever you are tired, remember your belief that no matter how small your actions, if they are done with love you will please God. Give your best in that moment.

June 9 -- Saint Columba, Abbot of Iona
He was twenty-five he began a 15-year stint as an itinerant preacher, making converts, encouraging the faithful, and founding monasteries.

June 8 -- Saint Médard, Bishop of Vermandois
He instituted the popular tradition in his native town of Salency of crowning the most exemplary teenage girl in the region with a garland of roses each spring.

June 7 -- Saint Willibald, Bishop of Eichstatt
He spent 45 years tending and increasing his beloved flock with exemplary pastoral charity.

Holy Gospel: June 9
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven." (Mattew 5: 1-12)

Holy Gospel: June 8
“Follow me.” (Matthew 9: 9-13)

Holy Gospel: June 7
"She, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.” (Mark 12: 38-44)

Choosing Heaven Here
The choices we make now and the lifestyle we choose to live determine the destiny of our eternal life to come.

The Web of Faith
Evangelizing online.

Is Baptism a Symbolic Act?
Learn what the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church teach about the role of Baptism in salvation.

Fatherhood Moment
It comes down to a question of being a pourer or being a drip. With prayer and a little planning, effort, courage and tenacity we can be the pourers, the other Christs our Father wants us to be.

What About the Children?
(NCRegister.com) — American College of Pediatricians warn against same-sex families.

Archbishop Challenges ‘Roman Catholics for Obama’
DENVER (NCRegister.com) — Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver chided a group called Roman Catholics for Obama ’08 for quoting him out of context on voting for a pro-abortion candidate.

June 6 -- Saint Norbert, Archbishop of Magdeburg
He rejected a life of luxury to serve Our Lord through priesthood.

Book, Light, and Elbow Grease
Challenge: Review my trust in Christ as the Way of Life and put any worries in his hands.

Holy Gospel: June 6
"The Lord said to my lord, ‘Sit at my right hand until I place your enemies under your feet.’" (Mark 12: 35-37)

The Holy Father's Week
May 24-30, 2008

Holy Gospel, June 5
"Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength." (Mark 12:28-34)

Called to Sing and Dance
Challenge: No matter what happens today, remember that you are the happy person who has found a treasure.

June 5 -- Saint Boniface, Archbishop of Mainz
Saint Boniface had no qualms about risking his own popularity in order to insure lasting adherence to the gospel.

Getting to Know the Blessed Mother
Mary is the exemplar of women and mothers, and inspiration for all men and women throughout the ages. Today, sadly for a few, she is misunderstood as a woman that history used to cast women into servitude.

Ten Commandments for the Environment
A Christian view of man and nature.

Empty Nest, Full Life
Don’t look back in loneliness — look ahead to love.

Why Do Catholics Use Crucifixes?
Why do Catholics keep showing Jesus on the cross? Don’t Catholics believe Jesus has risen?