With the start of October, we begin Respect Life Month. The theme in the US this year is “Be Not Afraid.” We can each likely think of several times that […]
Life is busy! As I glimpse ahead at my October calendar, I already feel overwhelmed—and the month hasn’t even begun! If you feel as I do, I invite you to […]
“And they’re off and running” is the traditional announcement at the start of a horse race. It likely applies to you and your students as you begin your faith formation […]
Depending on where you live, children may be coming to class who are directly affected by or concerned about natural disasters (Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, wildfires in several western states) […]
While most schools and some parish programs have already started classes, many parish programs begin the week following the commissioning of catechists on Catechetical Sunday (9/17). The Gospel Weeklies start […]
Please join in praying for all those affected by Hurricane Harvey—and all who may be in other brewing storms’ paths. Find a prayer to use with your families and […]
With the devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey fresh in all our minds—and all too real for those whose families, homes, businesses, and churches are affected—we watch new storms in the […]
This Sunday’s Gospel ends with one of my favorite Scripture passages: “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” […]
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) president, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, has called for prayers and solidarity with those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Cardinal DiNardo also called on […]
Does Sunday’s date startle you? Time flies when we’re busy about worldly things. There’s nothing inherently wrong with being occupied with feeding and clothing ourselves and our family and working […]