Holy Gospel: August 1 “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house.” (Matthew 13: 54-58)
Holy Gospel: July 31 "At the end of the age - the angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous." (Matthew 13: 47-53)
Holy Gospel: July 30 “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and anyone who lives and believes in me will never die." (John 11: 19-27)
What Is Catholicism 101? Catholicism 101 is an ongoing tour of issues, aspects, and problems having to do with the Catholic faith. The tour has some clear parameters and four types of stops along the way. It may not always be comfortable, but it will at least always be interesting - and usually enjoyable.
Novena to Saint John Vianney Join the Catholic.net community in saying a novena for your parish priests. Saint John Vianney is the patron of priests, his feast is on August, 4th.
Healing Wounded Relationships Reverend Martin Padovani teaches how to improve communications in order to reconnect with loved ones in a deeper level.
Patience Are you really a patient person? Father Nicolás' teaching on patience might surprise you.
The Media’s Missing Headline Pope Paul VI was right: visionary leader predicted moral consequences of birth control.
Pro-Marriage Forces Struggle in California SACRAMENTO, Calif. (NCRegister.com) — This year, California is the battleground for marriage, as voters weigh a constitutional amendment that would halt such same-sex unions that are now taking place in that state.
Holy Gospel: July 28 “The Kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch was leavened.” (Matthew 13: 31-35)
Holy Gospel: July 27 "The kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind." (Matthew 13: 44-52)
The Resurrection and the Life Challenge: Look for the opportunity to speak Christ’s words of consolation to someone who is suffering or sorrowful.
Christ’s Kingdom: a New Pentecost Challenge: Be open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit in helping to bring someone closer to Christ today.
Christ’s Kingdom: the Path to Joy Challenge: Be open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit in responding to the opportunities to bring someone closer to Christ’s Kingdom today.
Holy Gospel: July 26 "At harvest time I will say to the harvesters, 'First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles for burning; but gather the wheat into my barn.'" (Matthew 13: 24-30)
The Face of God Challenge: Today thrive to see God in each person who crosses your path.
Incarnate Spirit Challenge: Make more time to reflect on a passage from Sacred Scripture.
Jesus Wants to Produce a Bountiful Harvest Challenge: At various times today pray, after first placing yourself in God’s presence and seeking to cultivate a spirit of interior and exterior silence.
July 24 -- Saint Christina the Astonishing She took on the mission of offering prayers and suffering for the benefit of the souls in purgatory. Her obedience was remarkable