Catholic.net :: Featuredhttp://catholic.netCatholics on the neteng-ENGCopyright Catholic.net Inc1Gospel: May, 2ndhttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=320"Whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you." (John 16:20-23)Catholic.net Staff WriterSuffering that Brings Joyhttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=319Challenge: Give continuous thanks to Christ for the various circumstances throughout the day today, especially the least pleasant ones.Father John Bullock, LCAide: Pope Favors Dialogue with Islamhttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=253VATICAN CITY - In his response to the letter sent by 138 Muslim scholars, Benedict XVI says he believes in "sincere and frank dialogue" with Islam.Zenit Staff WriterThe Immaculate Vs. the Proudhttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=107Pope John Paul II once observed: “Original sin attempts ... to abolish fatherhood ... leaving man only with a sense of the master/slave relationship.”Mark SheaThe Woman in Salvation Historyhttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=142There are forty-six masses to highlight Mary's Place in the liturgy.Sister Danielle PetersWhat Are the Reasons for the Baptism of the Lord and the Sacrament of Confirmation?http://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=133Every single one of us is called and anointed. And that’s why confirmation is one of the essential sacraments of initiation.Dr. Marcellino D’AmbrosioMoral Investing Paradigm Shifthttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=237"The only way to master time, in fact, is the way of forgiveness and thankfulness whereby we receive time as a gift and, in a spirit of gratitude, transform it.”SpireStocks.comDiving into Bible Studyhttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=129Author Interview with Laurie Watson Manhardt, PhD, Come and See: The Synoptics.Lisa M. HendeyHollywood Needs People, Not Projectshttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=233The ability to produce movies such as "The Passion" is only the bait God will use to draw more Christians to the business.Barbara NicolosiCatechism of the Catholic Churchhttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=289Lookup Official Catechism OnlineCatholic.net Staff WriterFinding the Straight Pathhttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=167Former gay activist David Morrison gauges the ebb and flow of battle in the societal war over homosexuality by opening his daily mail.David MorrisonManaging Priorities in the Media Agehttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=219Father Nicolas talks about the importance of discerning secular media messages and how to best manage apostolic work on the fast-paced media age.Father Nicolas SchwizerThe Woman in Salvation Historyhttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=142There are forty-six masses to highlight Mary's Place in the liturgy.Sister Danielle PetersThe Home Shrinehttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=199Four simple steps to make the most of your home shrine.Father Nicolas SchwizerDressing for Successhttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=235Catholic Reality Television Star Seeks to Help Men Build a Strong Identity through New Apparel LineLisa M. HendeyBenedict XVI: Almsgivers Shouldn't Seek Applausehttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=243Pope's Lenten message focuses on assisting the poor.Zenit Staff WriterSaint Paulinus of Nola an Artist?http://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=147"Faith Is the Only Art, and Christ Is My Poetry"Zenit Staff WriterHow Does a Catholic Invest Morally?http://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=86Investing, like other endeavors, demands that Catholics do not partake in the material cooperation of evil corporate activitiesSamuel GreggHillary vs. Womenhttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=160Candidate Alienating the Sisterhood?Marjorie DannenfelserMay 2 -- St Athanasius, Bishop and Doctorhttp://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=321St Athanasius was the staunchest opponent of the heretics and the sturdiest defender of the Catholic faith throughout the battle.Father John Bartunek, LC