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Friday, December 1, 2023

Prayers in the Face of Violence and Terrorism

As the world reels from the recent terrorism against New Zealand mosques, we, once again offer these prayer resources for our readers. First, a...

Resources: Prayer for Times of Trouble, Tragedy, or Sadness; plus a parish resource

Many lives have been affected by increased gun violence in our country. We turn to God in prayer as we mourn for the dead...

This is What it Means to Encounter Jesus — 12-minute video with Fr. Mark-Mary

In this 12-minute video from Ascension Presents, Fr. Mark-Mary, a Franciscan of the Renewal, offers a gospel reflection on the woman with a hemorrhage...

Praying with Children at Home — Virtual Eucharistic Adoration

SR. NANCY USSELMANN, FSP We are living in unprecedented times. If you are in a state with the “stay at home” mandate because of COVID-19,...

Parents: Making the Most of These Mornings (Inspire a Morning Offering!)

CARRIE SOUKUP At this point in the spring, my doorway is usually littered with seven pairs of cleats, buckets of balls, gym bags, permission...

The Serenity Prayer for Our Times of COVID-19

WILLIAM O’LEARY How many of you feel out of sorts with all this social distancing? It seems as if everyone’s schedules and routines are in...

Praying for Our Priests Craft

A reminder to pray for our parish priests by name SARA JONCKHEERE Priests need our prayers, but do we always remember to pray for...

E-Book Offers 30 Days of Inspiration from Benedict XVI

PERFECT FOR THE PARISH OR PERSONAL USE! Throughout his papacy, the late Pope Benedict XVI promised to continue Pope John Paul II’s legacy of reaching...

The Beatitudes: An Introduction

Every time I think of the Sermon on the Mount, I am reminded of two quotes.

The Immaculate Conception Explained (video)

This might be a little fast paced for younger students, but Fr. Mike offers background on the theology and understanding of Mary's Immaculate Conception,...