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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Advent in 2 minutes (video)

Advent in 2 minutes, from the wonderful folks at Busted Halo...

The Margin of Victory

It seems that as a people, we are obsessed with winning.

Celebrating Saint Catherine Laboure

Miraculous Medal Feast day: November 28

‘Tis the Season (Advent and Christmas Quiz)

BY DAVID O’BRIEN This quiz can help you, your students, and your students’ families review what you know about our Catholic faith. Check your answers...

A Family Together: The Devil Then and the Devil Now

The Gospel for the First Sunday of Lent (Luke 4:1-13) tells us that Jesus went into the desert for 40 days. While there, he paid less attention to his physical life and more to his spiritual life by fasting and praying. But it wasn't easy. All the while, the devil tempted him. Do similar things happen to you today? Let's see.

Celebrating St. Francis Xavier (Dec. 3)

Francis Xavier was born in 1506. As a young boy he lived with his family in a castle in Spain. He did well in school and enjoyed sports. As an adult, Francis shared the gospel with people in far away lands such as India and Japan. His life turned out very different from how he thought it would.

Seeking Simplicity: Ideas for Lenten Activities

"'Tis a gift to be simple."

A Family Together: Put Your Lent Face On

by Jean Larkin CLICK HERE to download a pdf of this activity.   Copyright 2016, Bayard, Inc. All rights reserved. This article is protected by United...

Celebrating Saint Joseph of Cupertino

People in Cupertino, Italy, just shook their heads when Joseph was around because he had difficulty completing tasks. Much of the time he forgot what he was supposed do. He often stared off into space. Other children made fun of him. Everyone thought he was clumsy and forgetful.

Living the Liturgical Year: The Presentation of the Lord

Light up the world today! CONNIE CLARK Have you ever spent a night without electricity? It can be scary when the power goes out and...