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Pastoral Letter: Called to Witness and Proclaim
“Called to Witness and Proclaim: A Pastoral Letter on Evangelization and Catechesis in the Family,” is a resource created by the Episcopal Commission for Evangelization and Catechesis of the English Sector. (Click on the link to read it) This pastoral letter emerged from a priority given to the Commission by
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – October 8, 2024 (Ferial)
A woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Mary has chosen the better part. (Luke 10.38-42) FROM THE DIOCESE Thanksgiving Weekend The Diocesan Offices will be closed on Monday, October 14th, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 15th at 8:30 a.m. Mass of Thanksgiving A Mass of Thanksgiving in
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ARTICLE – What God Needs from Us Is Love, Reconciliation, and a Spirit of Forgiveness
The statement “What God needs from us is love, reconciliation, and a spirit of forgiveness” might seem puzzling at first. After all, God is perfect and all-powerful. How can He possibly need anything from us? The following offers valuable insights into this concept, revealing that God’s “need” stems from His
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ARTICLE – Evangelization: A Collaborative Mission of Love
The Church carries a rich lineage of mystics, including figures like Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque and Josefa Menendez, who were granted visions of Jesus and received the deep desires of His heart. The messages they received indicate that Jesus wants his followers to actively assist him in bringing souls to
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AUDIO- Fr. James Mallon’s Compelling Approach for Evolving Parishes from a Maintenance Mindset to a Thriving Missionary Community
An engaging recording that examines Fr. James Mallon’s compelling approach for evolving parishes from a maintenance mindset to a thriving missionary community.me. This informative audio covers an extensive range of topics, including effective team dynamics, vision development, and strategic planning. Mallon insists that parishes must confront the theological
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – October 1, 2024 (St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin, Doctor)
His face was set toward Jerusalem. (Luke 9.51-56) FROM THE CCCB World Day of Migrants and Refugees OTTAWA, 29 September 2024 — “God walks with His people” is the theme chosen by the Holy Father for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR), which this year is commemorated on
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Article – Prayer and Service that Finds Favor With God
As central foundations of Christian spirituality and life, prayer and service stand as two fundamental pillars of faith. However, it is crucial to understand that the efficacy of these practices lies not only in their performance but also in the attention and love with which they are carried out. The
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Article – The Transformative Power of Love
From Genesis to Revelation, we see how God’s boundless love redeems, restores and sanctifies even the most broken and lost souls. And as we grow in our own love for God, we become vessels of His healing grace to a world in desperate need. The Gospels show us Jesus’ heart
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Article – The Evangelization Power of Prayer and Love for God
In the tradition of Catholic mysticism, saints and mystics have often spoken of the supernatural power that lies in prayer and our love for God. This power does not merely affect the one who prays but also mysteriously brings others closer to God. One of the most eloquent voices on
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Article – Everyday Evangelization
Evangelization, at the heart of the Church’s mission, stems from the mandate Christ gave to His apostles: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I
