St. John of Damascus
December 4

Bethlehem and the Cross
I will seek to recognize God’s presence in my day by patiently welcoming the suffering and trials he permits, so he can bring about a greater good

A Lesson about the Heart
I will strive to interpret the actions of others in a positive way, excusing any defects I may perceive

Holiness Is Just a “Yes” Away!
I will take a moment to encourage another person to strive for holiness, too

The Yoke of Love
On my way to and from work today, I will contemplate Christ meek and humble in the manger at Bethlehem.

There’s No Shepherd like the Good Shepherd
Each time I fall today, I will get back up again immediately, because I will have confidence in my Good Shepherd’s loving mercy

The Paralytic Versus the Pharisees
Today I will look for solutions to the problems that come my way, and I will renew my intention to perform my duties for God’s glory throughout the day

Preparing for Christmas
Today I will make a sacrifice, foregoing a comfort or something I really like, and offer it up to God in reparation for sins––especially my own

It's Christmas Day - Christmas Carol for your Church or School

Hunger and Thirst for Justice
Through baptism, we are all called to be priests, prophets and kings

Humanitas Magazine to Have English-Language Edition
The magazine was founded in Santiago de Chile in 1995 and comprises a council of some of the most outstanding intellectual figures of the Catholic world

The Holy Father´s Week. (Nov/29/2011)
A report on Benedict XVI´s messages and activities

The New Roman Missal: A Fresh Encounter with the Liturgy
The revised English translation of the Mass offers a unique occasion for Catholics to reflect on the meaning of the Mass

Archdiocese of Washington's Initiative Focuses on the Gift of Christ
A new campaign this Advent encourages holiday shoppers to remember the true meaning of Christmas and invite them to grow closer in a relationship with Christ

From Conception to Birth
An extraordinary video at the service of truth and life

Forgiveness: Storing up Treasure in Heaven
God can’t forgive us … if we don’t ask him to

What Are We Making of Ourselves?
Join Fr. Scurti for the 1st Sunday in Advent. Readings for Mass First Reading: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 Second Reading: First Corinthians 1:3-9 Gospel: Mark 13:33-37

‘We Were deceived’ on New York Gay ‘Marriage’ Vote: Archbishop Dolan
We’re upset with the way it was done

Faith: Over the Counter
20 Nov 2011: Pontiff explains Faith in Benin

St. Francis Xavier
December 3

St. Bibiana
December 2

St. Eligius
December 1

St. Andrew
November 30

St. Saturninus
November 29

St. James of the Marches
November 28

Power in Weakness
I will go before the Blessed Sacrament today, intensifying my union and friendship with my Risen Lord, and ask him to send more holy, priestly vocations for his Church

When We Show Humility and Faith, You Act, O Lord
I will offer a word or gesture of encouragement to somebody in need

Flood-Proof
I will do one external act of witness to the faith

A Decisive Response
I will give up something today that diminishes the attention that I give to my spouse, family or friends

God’s Ways
I will open my heart more widely to God’s plan for my life