QUESTION OF THE WEEK - Courtesy of Our Sunday Visitor
FAMILY ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK - Courtesy of Our Sunday Visitor
FAMILY ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK - Courtesy of Our Sunday Visitor
ORDINARY TIME
Bible Readings & Devotions Daily Lectionary Readings (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) - The USCCB website provides three ways to experience the daily readings: read or listen to the daily Catholic Lectionary readings, and watch a video reflection on the daily readings.
September - Setting Priorities
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Practicing Spirituality with Children
By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Available On-Demand - "Practicing Spirituality with Children" is a 40-part course delivered by email. Children are in touch with a life-enhancing spirituality. They live in the present moment and are alive to the energy of wonder. You've noticed this if you are a parent, a grandparent, or a good friend of a boy or girl. And even if you aren't in a close relationship with a child, you probably remember the discoveries of your own childhood. And each of us has an inner child who occasionally comes out to play. We all have been given a mission to be spiritual companions to our children, grandchildren, and young friends. There are many blessings to be shared across the generations. We also can do more to respect and cherish children's spirituality. How do they express it? Through creativity, mystical experiences, questions, goodness, free spirit, and much more. |
Help your children learn about this SUNDAYS Gospel Reading by clicking on the Holy Heroes & Glory Stories Free Activities Icon!
October - Creating Safe Environments: Protecting ourselves and our world
Catholic Climate Covenant - resources and action kits for leading more environmentally sustainable lives!
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Mother Nature is One Unreliable Lady-
by Bishop-elect Robert Barron Conservation International has sponsored a series of videos that have become YouTube sensations, garnering millions of views. They feature famous actors—Harrison Ford, Kevin Spacey, Robert Redford, and others—voicing different aspects of the natural world, from the ocean, to the rain forest, to redwood trees. The most striking is the one that presents Mother Nature herself, given voice by Julia Roberts. Click here to learn more! |
Advent
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WHAT IS ADVENT -
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS HERE thanks to Catholic Online |
Join Matthew Kelly, America’s bestselling Catholic author, and other leading Catholic voices of our time on a life-changing journey through
Best Advent Ever™ Rediscover Mercy. |
Recommended Reading - Matthew Kelly
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2015 ADVENT CALENDAR - Courtesy of Busted Halo! Our digital twist on the traditional Advent calendar brings a sense of surprise by showing you the whole calendar, but not letting you “open” each day and find out what’s behind the picture until that day comes along. Each day, the link will lead you to a special Advent-themed Daily Jolt and MicroChallenge.
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Advent in 2 Minutes - Busted Halo
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The Advent Wreath - Chuck Knows Church
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The Starbucks Red Cup Controversy: ‘Tis the Season to Complain, Whine, and Rant About A Lack of Christmas Cheer
A Young Priest, Father Rob Ketcham from Saint John the Baptist Diocesan High School in New York has just released this video about his take on the Starbucks red cup controversy and it is a beautiful reminder of our call to love. If you’re not familiar with what has been going on, let us fill you in.
Christmas is a Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ from the Virgin Mary which has become one of the most prominent global holidays and is celebrated by Christians and non-Christians around the globe.
Christmas, from the words, “Christ’s Mass” is presently celebrated on December 25, as it has been throughout much of history. Read More
Christmas, from the words, “Christ’s Mass” is presently celebrated on December 25, as it has been throughout much of history. Read More
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Christmas Time
CHRISTMAS CALENDAR 2015-16 - Christmas in NOT just one day...it is a season within our liturgical calendar . From Christmas Day through the Baptism of the Lord reflect each day on works of Mercy, The Mother of the Lord, Saints and more.
Free Downloadable E-Book This first volume of the 2015-2016 Liturgical Year series covers all the days of Advent and Christmas, providing a rich set of resources for families to use in living the liturgical year in the domestic church, that is, in their own families. Resources include biographies of the saints to match each feast day, histories of the various celebrations and devotions, descriptions of customs from around the world, prayers, activities and recipes.