SUNDAY’S GOSPEL—February 18, 2018 – 1st Sunday of Lent
Mark 1:12–15 In the Sunday Gospel, the Holy Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness for 40 days. The desert is a place of testing, but it is also a […]read more
Catholics Don’t Just Give Up
For Catholics, our Lenten practices are not just things we “give up.” Our intentions are different from our well-meaning resolutions—those things that many of us resolved to do just seven […]read more
Send Mixed Messages
You’ve no doubt discovered that children learn in different ways. Some children light up when you say, “It’s time for a story.” Others want to act things out, discuss, sing, […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL—February 4, 2018 – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mark 1:29–39 Jesus brings God’s life-giving, healing power to the people of Galilee. The Gospel portrays Jesus as a man of action who raises up Peter’s mother-in-law, heals the sick, […]read more
Teaching the Hail Mary
Many second graders are preparing to receive the Eucharist for the first time. As part of this process, catechists and parents will help the children learn the prayers of the […]read more
The Prayer That Saved the Early Church
Most Catholic parishes pray the Nicene Creed (some pray the Apostles’ Creed) at each Sunday Mass. This statement of faith, written in the 4th century, affirms the central mystery of […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL—February 11, 2018 – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mark 1:40–45 In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus adds to his growing community. By touching and healing a leper, Jesus shows us that God’s love is for everyone. People in Jesus’ […]read more
More Than a Feeling
Though Valentine’s Day falls on Ash Wednesday this year, we do not need to forgo all of its loving traditions. Valentine’s Day traces its origins back to the martyrdom of […]read more
With Love, Saint Valentine
Saint Valentine is the patron saint of engaged couples, love, lovers, young people, epilepsy, fainting, and happy marriages. The origin of Valentine’s Day is murky—and complicated by the fact that […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL —January 28, 2018 – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mark 1:21–28 In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus shows his power and authority over evil. His teaching during Sabbath worship amazes his audience. Jesus teaches as one with authority. In his healing […]read more
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