“For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable,” St. Paul says in his letter to the Romans (Rom 11:29 RSVCE). We are all gifted with unique and various gifts from God. And we are all called to use these gifts for the greater honor and glory of God and in the service of […]
You Are Gifted. You Are Called. Read More »
Being in the midst of a worldwide pandemic might not seem like any sort of gift. However, the gift of the present moment is what we are always called to embrace as people of faith. Even though we have experienced upsets, challenges and loss during this past year, we must strive to see present gifts.
In this popular Christmas song, the second verse lines are as follows: 1 Do you see what I see? 2 Do you hear what I hear? 3 Do you know what I know? 4 Listen to what I say. Do you see what I see—in the world around us? Everyone is searching for something. Many
“Do You Hear What I Hear?” Read More »
Did you know you can just sit back and be evangelized? These days all one has to do is turn on Catholic television, radio or the internet. The ability to evangelize others is more far reaching and accessible than ever before in human history. Sit Back, Watch and Listen There are many wonderful options to
This year Christmas may look a little different. It’s important, however, to keep your spirit bright. Remember, the first Christmas was not what Joseph and Mary wanted the birth of their child to look like, either. Ordered to Bethlehem to be counted for a census, the time for the Christ child came to be born.
What is YOUCAT? YOUCAT is the counterpart to the Catechism of the Catholic Church designed for teenagers (i.e. youth catechism). The YOUCAT was first released in 2011 under Pope Benedict XVI. Though not a replacement for the Catechism of the Catholic Church, it more easily explains faith topics for better comprehension by adolescents. Topics The