The Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God - Solemnity
Saint Luke 2:16-21

Holy Family, an Icon of the Domestic Church

Asia Bibi's case "on the Ministry of Interior’s negotiating table"; appeal to the Pope

Kateri Tekakwitha
First Native American saint from present-day United States has inspired generations

Fr. Lombardi: Five steps to happiness
Vatican spokesman and Vatican Radio Director General Jesuit Fr. Federico Lombardi has offered the following reflection on Pope Benedict XVI's address to the Roman Curia

The Child is Our Salvation
The Pope's Message Urbi et Orbi

Pope Asks: How Do we Proclaim the Gospel today? How Can Faith Become a Reality?
The essence of the crisis of the Church in Europe is the crisis of faith

Naked Worth
What do you have to offer God? Are you more able to serve him if you have a little or a lot?

Pope: Christmas Is More Than an Anniversary
Emphasizes That Christ's Coming Is an Event of Today

From Baking Cookies to Learning Life’s Lessons
Knowing Yourself, Determining an Ideal, and Persevering in it

Season of Hope

The First Evangelization of the American Continent
3rd Advent Sermon

The Holy Father´s Week. (Dec/20/2011)
A report on Benedict XVI´s messages and activities

Looking for You
Today I will speak with someone today about Jesus’ love for us as demonstrated through his Incarnation take a moment to read from the teachings of the Holy Father today

Rooted in Love
I will take a moment to listen attentively to and speak with aone member of my family who may not have received much attention from me recently

In the Spirit
Spend I will spend the day attentive to the Holy Spirit and make this a particular point for my exameination of conscience

Angel Wings
I will find some way of encouraging write a small note to thea mother of a young child, encouraging her in her love and faith

Eager Heart
I will pray the Creed in front of a manger scene today and make a special effort to talk about God’s providence in my conversations with others

The Power of Witness
Today I will look for the positive side in everyone I meet

Flesh, Glory, Grace
Today I will strive to show special joy and goodness in my relations with others, especially with my family

Heaven Holds the Key
Today, I will strive to edify others though my words

Hark, the Herald
Today, I’ll say “yes” to one thing that God has been asking of me

Favor Is the Key
Today, out of gratitude for the many blessings I have received, I will give something good to someone in need

A Journey of Faith and Love
I will share my faith this Christmas season with a friend or relative in need

Mary’s Fiat
I will pray for a young person to have the strength to follow a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life

Carry Jesus
Join Fr. Scurti for the 4th Sunday of Advent, December 18, 2011 Readings for Mass First Reading: Second Samuel 7:1-5, 8-11, 16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27 Gospel: Luke 1:26-38

Doubting Zechariah
I will pray a Hail Mary for the ability to say “yes” to God’s plans in my life

“God Is with You”
In a difficult situation, I will pray onea “Hail Mary,” asking Mary for help in being faithful

St. Sylvester
December 31

St. Anysia
December 30