May We Never Ceased to Be Amazed
By Pat Gohn
Rediscover the wonder that energizes catechesis
When was the last time you were amazed? Not just amused or entertained…but amazed?
Here’s something that amazes...
YOUR HOLY FAMILY
BY DOBIE MOSER
The Holy Family inspires trust, courage, and obedience on the path to holiness
Married couples often look back at their wedding day and...
Parish Leader: “I can’t seem to find time for my own spiritual life.”
Hildegard of Bingen wrote that "there is nothing sadder than a drooping soul". What's needed is the "greening power" of prayer. As parish ministers,...
Thanksgiving "Because" Litany
by staff
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Adult Catechesis Can Fill Waiting Time Before Events or Meetings
QUESTION: Our parish traditionally hosts a Nativity play featuring first or second graders playing the parts of the Holy Family, angels, innkeepers, and animals...
Tips for Highlighting Scripture (#NationalBibleWeek)
BY LORI DAHLHOFF
In his Year of Faith address to catechists, Pope Francis said, "If we go out to bring his gospel with love, with...
Prayers for #Vocations
Here's a prayer for vocations from among the dozens found at the USCCB website:
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Father, we're your people,
the work of your hands.
So precious are we in...
Laborers for the Harvest: Fostering Vocations
Every Christian has a vocation from God. A vocation is a special call that indicates a certain way that a disciple should follow the Lord. As a community of faith, we believe and rejoice in this important claim. It is a claim born from the Church’s encounter and reflection on the words and works of God. As Christians, therefore, it is essential that we speak and teach about vocations.
Advice from a Master Catechist: Understanding Relics
Question: The Catholic newspaper in my area has been advertising different opportunities to venerate a certain saint’s relics that will be traveling to our...
Prayer Before You Begin
Jesus, help us to awaken in others the memory of God.
Help us to have a living relationship with You and with our neighbor....