Holy Gospel: August 19 “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of heaven. Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God.” (Matthew 19: 23-30)
The Growth of Our Married Love Father Nicolás teaches how to take your marriage to the next level. Closer to God than ever before!
Dealing with Peer Pressure Many Christian parents ignore their conscious and give into the secular expectations others have. Learn how to avoid this mistake by using every opportunity to witness the faith.
Holy Gospel: August 18 Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. (Matthew 19: 16-22)
Holy Gospel: August 17 Then Jesus said to her in reply, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” (Matthew 15: 21-28)
August 18 -- Saint Helen, Widow She supervised the construction of churches and shrines at the holy sites in Rome and in Palestine, rediscovering many ancient relics, like the cross of Christ’s crucifixion.
A Treasure in Heaven Challenge: Examine yourself to see what commandments you are not living fully and detach yourself from some concrete thing that prevents you from doing so.
Growing in Faith Challenge: When you ask Christ for something in prayer, make sure there is no selfishness in your petition.
Health Care: Catholics’ 2 Views Would health-care reform be prayer answered for Catholics? Or is it a disaster waiting to happen? It depends which Catholic expert you ask.