Holy Gospel: September 9
“Blessed are you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours." (Luke 6: 20-26)

Government Run Health Care: Win the Battle Lose the War
Abortion and other controversial issues, will certainly be put back in once the government has taken control over health care.

The Holy Father´s Week: September 7, 2009
A report on Benedict XVI´s messages and activities.

The Jewish View of Jesus
How do the Jewish people view Jesus? Was He the Messiah?

Who Am I that My Lord Should Come to Me?
Challenge: Look at your vocation with faith and new hope.

Do Good, Always and Everywhere
Challenge: Strive to perceive the needs of another person today.

Be Opened!
Challenge: Make the effort today to set aside some time to pray away from the business of life.

September 8 -- Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mother of God

September 7 -- Saint Cloud
Abbot

September 6 -- Saint Bega
Virgin

September 5 -- Saint Bertinus
Abbot

September 4 -- Saint Ida of Herzfeld
Widow

The Heart of the Matter
Challenge: Go to confession today with a repentant heart.

Becoming the New You
Challenge: Make it a point to live today, Friday, as a memorial of the death of Our Lord.

Holy Gospel: September 8
“God is with us.” (Mathew 1: 1-16, 18-23)

Holy Gospel: September 7
"Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath?" (Luke 6: 6-11)

Holy Bible: September 6
“He has done all things well." (Mark 7: 31-37)

Holy Gospel: September 5
“The Son of Man is lord of the sabbath.” (Luke 6: 1-5)

Holy Gospel: September 4
“No one tears a piece from a new cloak to patch an old one." (Luke 5: 33-39)

The Great Navigator
Challenge: Work on being a good and positive motivator today.

September 3 -- Saint Gregory the Great
Pope and Doctor of the Church.

Holy Gospel: September 3
"They left everything and followed him." (Luke 5: 1-11)

Unseen Realities
The practice of faith has many dimensions. Most people concentrate on what can be seen. However, did you know that you're one of the most important links in that "other dimension"?

Risen People Called to Serve
Challenge: Take one concrete step in acquiring a virtue.

September 2 -- Saint William of Roskilde
Bishop and Confessor.

Holy Gospel: September 2
“You are the Son of God.” (Luke 4: 38-44)

Conceiving in the Heart
Book review: Stories of love and adoption compiled.

Principles of Catholic Social Teaching and Health Care Reform
A joint pastoral statement by Kansas City, Kansas Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and Kansas City – St. Joseph Bishop Robert W. Finn.

Hysterics and Hummingbirds
Father Nicolas explains the psychology behind emotional immaturity and how it interferes with experiencing true love.

Mary, Mother of Priests
Weekly General Audience August 12, 2009