Saints and Seasons
Jews around the world will celebrate two major holy days this month—Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sunset on September 20 and Yom Kippur, which begins at sundown on September 29—as […]read more
A Blog in a Blog: The Word is Life (TWIL)
Many catechists and teachers have a ritual as they sit down to plan their weekly lesson. It usually involves prayer, meditation, and reflection on the Sunday Gospel. The editors of […]read more
Prayer for Troubled Times
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) […]read more
Catechetical Sunday: Living As Missionary Disciples
The theme from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for the 2017 catechetical year is “Living as Missionary Disciples.” Catechists live their baptismal call to share the faith with others. […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL – September 17, 2017
Matthew 18:21–35 “Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had pity on you?” The story continues to sound fantastic, though we’ve heard it many times. […]read more
Thank You, God, for Fall!
While it may not be fall officially until September 22, the signs of autumn—cooler temperatures, Friday night football games, and pumpkin-spice everything—say differently. Help your children notice God’s creative hand […]read more
Welcome Back, Families
The Pflaum Gospel Weeklies Faith Formation Program provides many ways for teachers and catechists to connect with families and to support their efforts to share the faith with their children. […]read more
Praying for Hurricane Victims
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 […]read more
A Call for Solidarity: Hurricane Relief Help
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 […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL – September 10, 2017
Matthew 18:15–20 “Go and tell your brother his fault between you and him alone.” Very few of us enjoy being morality cops, telling our family and friends what they’re doing […]read more
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David Dziena
Publisher
David Dziena is the Publisher of Pflaum Publishing Group. He has also served as Executive Editor and […]
Joan McKamey
Project Editor
Joan McKamey, project editor, joined the Gospel Weeklies editorial team in September 2016. […]
Erika De Urquidi
Bilingual Editor
Erika De Urquidi, bilingual editor, joined Bayard, Inc. in July 2018. During her 15 years as a professional translator […]
