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- Science project sparked Colorado girl's water project for town in Kenya
- Knights give over $185 million to charity, 76 million service hours in 2018
- 'Being Christ to others,' growing in one's faith at heart of work camps
- El Paso bishop meets with victims, family members of Texas multiple fatality shooting
- Pope Francis joins prayers for victims of violence this weekend in U.S.
- Washington a city of religious sites, not just monuments to government
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- Colorado retreat, trail made famous by Pope Saint John Paul II during WYD '93 gets makeover
- Hearts 'heavy with sadness' over violence at garlic festival, bishop says
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- Father Michael Pfleger tells Gary faithful to be game-changers
- Dedication of mural celebrates "momentous occasion in the life of St. Mary of the Lake”
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- How Catholic schools foster self-discipline offers lessons, says study
- Shrine promotes 20th century teen saint as “model of faith and gift of self”
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- Archbishop Gomez: Our Lady of Guadalupe a protector of Christian values in today's world
- SYNOD DELEGATES VOTE Guided by the Holy Spirit, Diocese of Gary looks to the future
- CLOSING CELEBRATION OF SYNOD ON PENTECOST Diocese looks ahead to ‘a new beginning’ with Mass and procession
- God-given joy propels Deacon Bim-Merle to priesthood
- Priest’s Lenten advice: pull weeds, plant God in center
- ‘Critical’ care for women, babies continues at restored WCC
- Support for immigrants follows group's verbal harassment of Mass-goers
- MARCH FOR LIFE WASHINGTON St. Mary and St. Patrick eighth-graders, local Knights of Columbus join thousands at pro-life Mass, rally and march
- Optimism up as local pro-lifers march on Chicago
- Bishops still have hope Congress will pass immigration reform bill
- St. Louis archbishop decries proposal affecting reproductive health choices
- SEEK 2017 inspires college students to evangelize at home campuses
- ISTEP results find Andrean tops in NWI and 12th in state
- With a little help from his friends (and family), STMS student thrives
- Organizers announce 'The Power of One' as theme for 2017 March for Life
- An enduring economic revival
- Oakland Catholic community offers prayers, support for fire victims
- Black pro-life leaders hold rally outside Planned Parenthood in D.C.
- Pilgrims on horseback pay homage to Mary at Illinois Guadalupe shrine
- Reaching out to peers, diocesan students get it write
- Society's chef stays cool as cucumber turning out 4,500 meals daily
- In South Africa, stigma still keeps HIV patients from seeking treatment
- U.S. bishops are trying to figure out how to deal with postelection animus
- Well-wishers endure long flights, long lines to see their new cardinals
- AHS girls soccer players celebrate historic state title win
- Unlike World Series, prelates' bet has winners in both cities
- Pope appoints Cardinal-designate Tobin as new archbishop of Newark
- Iowa bishop says diocese stands 'in solidarity' with targeted local police
- Legalizing pot seen hitting children, low-income communities hardest
- With a little help from his friends (and family), St. Tom's student thrives
- What role are life issues playing in this year's presidential election?
- Grásta Dé! Junior high students learn how God’s grace can lead to mercy and forgiveness
- Celebration of Life message is one of forgiveness and mercy
- Priest's prayer reminds Republican convention of importance of all human life
- Commission head: Religious freedom worldwide has 'spiraled downward'
- Supreme Court seeks details on alternatives in Obamacare contraceptive mandate
- Iowa institute researches treatments for genetic diseases while respecting Culture of Life
- Bishop Rhoades disagrees with Notre Dame's decision to honor Biden
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- Assumption feast invites people to look to heaven with hope, pope says
- In Colombia, bishops, religious listen to Amazonians before synod
- Closeness is God's answer to suffering, pope says
- Kenya wind farm welcomed, but indigenous wonder who benefits most
- Women religious build bonds as they assist immigrants in U.S. Southwest
- Thousands of Philippine Catholics march to defend church leaders
- Another diocese in Congo steps up efforts against Ebola
- Philippine bishop appeals for help for hundreds of earthquake victims
- Puerto Rican governor resigns amid massive protests
- Africa needs courageous Catholics to tackle its challenges, speakers say
- Founder of Pro-Life African groups says her continent embraces life
- Pope leads prayers from Rome for U.S.-North Korea summit in Singapore
- Voters in Ireland pave way for abortion on demand
- In Canada, new law could mean changing route of March for Life
- Pope marries couple on flight during Chilean trip
- British app designed to help Catholics discover vocations
- British baby Charlie Gard dies in hospice care
- Pope, others pray as parents of baby Charlie Gard end legal struggle for help
- Facebook restores Catholic pages after their 'accidental' removal from social media platform
- Pro-life group welcomes court ruling to let U.S. doctor examine baby
- Life academy offers prayers for parents and terminally ill baby refused by courts
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- Significance of investiture as a Benedictine oblate novice to be understood and felt with passing of time
- Like a groom and his bride, beauty lies in the marriage itself, and God delights being married to us
- In the light of spring, sit outside and feel the warmth of the day with the Word of God on your tongue
- NOTIONS AND RUMINATIONS Resurrection of Christ is the seed that ultimately enables us to see and taste and hear and touch our faith
- As Lent begins, God ‘draws back the curtain,’ allowing glimpses of the great mystery to unfold
- In face of temptation - battle with evil - we must cling to God and prayer is the method of clinging
- In spite of cultural despair, each subsequent generation brings the hope of new hope, a new life
- NOTIONS AND RUMINATIONS In Thanksgiving, be thankful for the beauty you experience in life; for finding it in the little things
- Reflection at dawn: After journey of a lifetime, goal to be lost in silence of North Woods
- Dawn over Wooster Lake offers not only a profound silence, but also the beauty of nature
- We’ve yet to thrash out the reason for so much angst in our time; don’t expect a verdict in our lifetimes
- Visit to English ruins transport visitors back to a time when things were in the text of one’s life
- NOTIONS AND RUMINATIONS The key to understanding Scripture: read it aloud, slow it down and take time to ponder
- What is actually happening in our spiritual life, can be different than what we believe it to be
- NOTIONS and RUMINATIONS We celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, but do we truly understand its meaning?
- NOTIONS AND RUMINATIONS God speaks in the quiet, and in that quiet, we discover we want to follow Christ
- The most real thing we can do this Lent is to pray and ponder in the silence of creation
- God repeatedly tells us what’s best but, invariably, we have a tendency to do the opposite
- Advent/Christmas seasons are ideal times to approach God with undivided hearts
- Film representative of difficulties we face in integrating our lives with God
- Backyard bird teaches deacon lesson in persistence – pray without ceasing
- Greatest tool Satan can use against the young is not sex or drugs, but rather indifference.
- True freedom means living as sisters and brothers of Christ – not just talking about it
- In God’s time, beyond death, we will experience all reality as an everlasting ‘now’
- Everything is ephemeral, but try telling that to a 14-year old high school student
- Receive the ‘mystical kiss of Christ’
- God would not ask us to be holy if, indeed, it were impossible to do so
- God envelopes and overshadows us in his overwhelming desire to know us more fully
- Epiphany calls us to open ourselves to the gift of God’s ongoing manifestation
- On the doorstep of Christmas, the birth of Jesus invites us to turn back to God and live
- Despite complaints, staying in the midst of the Church is being part of what’s real
- Primary goal of ‘Lectio divina’ is to listen to God through his son, the Christ
- Thorough knowledge of Scripture calls for explanation, definition and context
- God’s mercy is a pure gift, both unearned and undeserved
- Christians should view life as pilgrims on way to final destination
- Dedication to prayer found through ‘tranquility of mind and perpetual purity’
- Anger may be hiding inside the word pity in ancient manuscripts
- At some level, mom understood importance of having a Bible in the family
- Strengthening out spiritual lives takes time, effort and commitment
- Encounters with God are experienced in the moment, in time
- Answering those spiritual dry spells
- Grandmother’s simple outpouring of love lingers as family’s memory
- When God asks, ‘Did you love my children?’
- Season of ‘Ordinary Time’ begs for rejoicing
- Physical relationship with mother should reflect our relationship with God
- The Word is not a word; the Word is a person: Jesus of Nazareth
- Jesus conquers fear of death by showing how much he loves us
- Shame of sin that gnaws and disfigures calls for reconciliation
- Deep in the silence of this sacred season comes sensation of being ‘swallowed’, by God
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- El obispo envía un mensaje de amor y gratitud a todos los que se cruzaron en su camino y se prepara para una nueva tarea
- Poder remodelar la forma en que vivimos Domingo, se pierde la profundidad de nuestra fe y richness de nuestra propia humanidad
- La Iglesia seguirá creciendo a medida que cada uno de nosotros profundice nuestra propia relación con Cristo
- Al igual que la experiencia de los apóstoles, Jesús calma las tempestades en nuestras vidas y nos alienta a no tener miedo
- Narrativas de la resurrección son abundantes testimonios de la alegría y la paz que fluyen de Cristo resucitado
- En la sociedad actual, podemos ser parte de la solución o parte del problema ; podemos elegir el amor o el odio
- A través de las generosas donaciones a la CSA , estás tocando las heridas de Cristo. y atendiendo las necesidades de los demás.
- El mensaje de Pascua del obispo
- La narrativa de la Semana Santa es un paisaje extraño y hermoso que nos lleva al corazón de Dios
- Visitas parroquiales 2019 ¡Es una gran aventura cuando enganchamos la vela de nuestras vidas al poderoso viento del Espíritu Santo!
- No temas, este fuego ardiente del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús te llenará, te bendecirá y te unirá a Cristo
- Las heridas del Sagrado Corazón nos recuerdan que el amor y el sufrimiento están inextricablemente entrelazados.
- ¿Dónde y cómo se ha manifestado la gloria de Dios en tu camino de Cuaresma?
- Esta Cuaresma, atrévete a entrar en la humildad, el auto-vaciado amor de Cristo, ¡lo último perdido y encontrado!
- Esta Cuaresma, pídale a Dios que abra su corazón para saber, sentir, actuar y hablar como una extensión del Señor
- Esta Cuaresma, entra en una relación más profunda de amor y confianza con el Señor Jesús a través de su Sagrado Corazón
- Al recibir y compartir el poder sanador del Señor Jesús , lo ayudamos a sanar el mundo
- Jesús nos da a su madre como protectora, intercesora y guía en nuestro peregrinaje a la Iglesia del Padre
- La debilidad se convierte en un portal acreditado para la entrada de Dios en el templo de nuestra frágil y bella humanidad
- Cuando descubrimos que menos es más, descubrimos que no necesitamos lo que el mundo siempre está persiguiendo
- La vida como un don de Dios, es una participación en el apasionante b eing muy de la Trinidad divina
- Permitir el miedo, la resistencia a controlar el futuro de la Iglesia, significará un continuo declive y disminución
- ¿Dónde está Dios en silencio, suavemente, misericordiosamente irrumpir en su vida esta Navidad y más allá?
- En estos últimos días de Adviento, detente y deja que el Señor te ame. Pasa el regalo a los que te rodean!
- Este evento debe ser usado como una oportunidad para invitar al Señor a entrar en cada fibra de su existencia
- Si tuvieras cinco minutos para hablar sobre tu amor de Cristo, ¿qué dirías acerca de tu creencia?
- La visita del obispo Quesnel de Fort Libertè ayuda a identificar una gran necesidad, pero la fe y el amor comunes del Señor
- Con gracia y gratitud, el Señor dirige los corazones para reflexionar sobre las bendiciones y los dones en espíritu de asombro y admiración
- Proceso del Sínodo ¡ una peregrinación espiritual que acabará cuando estemos juntos en la casa del padre!
- A raíz de la violencia, el corazón de la fe para judíos y cristianos permanece: ama a Dios y al prójimo siempre
- Estamos llamados a compartir el amor de Jesús con alegría
- Se remonta a todos los grandes santos, el Rosario todavía tiene poder y utilidad en nuestras vidas espirituales
- Carta a San Juan Pablo II habla del hombre que abrazó al mundo entero a través de su amor de Dios
- Los momentos Gethsemane de la vida nos pueden llevar a una extensión ilimitada de confianza absoluta en el Padre
- A pesar de los pecados del pasado, la Carta de Dallas está funcionando; demuestra que la prevención del abuso de niños es posible
- La misión de los Vicentinos en todo el mundo es glorificar a Dios, crecer en santidad y satisfacer las necesidades de los pobres
- En medio de la crisis actual, "No hay mal que afrontar, que Cristo no se enfrente a nosotros"
- En medio de la angustia y el dolor, este es el momento de invocar la misericordia y la gracia del Señor
- A través de la búsqueda y nuestra entrega final , encontramos la alegría, la paz y la realización en los brazos de Dios
- La implementación de la parroquia del Sínodo avanza para vivir los ideales de Jesús con la gracia del Espíritu Santo
- Caminar con el Señor en oración meditativa proporciona momentos sagrados que benefician en todo sentido
- Enraizados en Cristo, nos encontramos con el misterio pascual: la muerte de los exigentes y narcisista de auto
- La Eucaristía está en el centro de nuestra fe; nuestro sagrado encuentro con Cristo resucitado
- A lo largo de los siglos, el Señor nos llama a responder en nuestro tiempo a la eterna llamada del Evangelio
- Como empieza la Semana Santa, los cristianos de todo el mundo se reúnen para honrar la pasión de Cristo
- Cansado y estresado? Tal vez el Señor os llama a abrazar la antigua práctica del sábado
- Si la Iglesia está floreciendo, debemos comprometernos a discipulado misionero
- La Cuaresma es un tiempo de auto-honestidad, introspección, orante acción cicatrizante, esperanza renovada en Cristo
- Principios del derecho natural deben guiar el proceso político y el bien común de nuestras vidas juntos
- Lo que comienza con las cenizas de nuestros pecados, termina con la gloriosa victoria, ardiente de Cristo dentro de nosotros
- Desafío de la cuaresma no se distraiga con detalles, pero en lugar de ello, buscan que Dios realmente quiere que seamos
- Iglesia es verdaderamente "Católica" cuando auténticas diferencias sirven para realzar la belleza del Cuerpo de Cristo
- Si bien la cultura de la muerte pretende deshumanizar, destruir; Jesús viene a salvar, amar y perdonar
- Abrazar cierto placer en nuestras vidas crea espacio sagrado para la contemplación a florecer
- Mirando atrás, 2017 fue un año lleno de muchas bendiciones y momentos de gracia
- uizás esta temporada de esperanza y expectativa encuentra su consumación cuando caemos en amor con Dios
- Al dar la bienvenida a los inmigrantes, la Iglesia continúa la obra de la caridad y la justicia
- Relaciones forjadas en Haití se convierten en expresiones transformadora de la universalidad de la Iglesia
- Adviento un tiempo para preguntarnos cómo podemos Mejor prepárese para el Señor a irrumpir en nuestras vidas de un modo nuevo
- Dios nos llama a ser único santo de nuestro propio destino, la persona que ha soñado desde el principio
- Día de Acción de Gracias: un recordatorio de que todo lo recibido es un don destinado a ser acariciado, celebrada y compartida
- Enraizado en el amor de Cristo, todo lo demás cae en la armonía, la relación correctadel
- La fe nos enseña a renunciar graciosamente a las estaciones de la vida sabiendo que Dios es eterno
- La fe versus la ciencia? Preguntas apremiantes encontrar respuestas en el gran misterio de Dios
- El Papa Juan Pablo II trajo el catolicismo al mundo, levantando a Cristo como Redentor del mundo
- Los cristianos católicos perseverar en Serbia con la ayuda de EE.UU. Colecciones para Europa oriental
- Soledad practicado se convierte en la base de la intimidad con Dios y con los demás
- Un regalo de la presencia de Dios, la gracia es todo alrededor y dentro de nosotros, un acto de amor
- La humildad es la virtud fundamental que edifica la vida espiritual dentro de nosotros
- Utilizar a Jesús como el modelo de resistencia para el ciclo mortal del miedo, la ira, la venganza y el odio
- A través de la muerte salvadora de Cristo, aprendemos que no hay lugar para la exclusión ni el odio
- "Buen camino!" mientras seguimos caminando hacia Dios en esta peregrinación de la vida misteriosa
- En medio de un mundo cada vez más lleno de ruido, el Señor nos habla en el silencio
- El paso de la 'Whatever' la cultura y en el vasto, bello ilimitado mundo de Cristo
- En medio de hechos aleccionadores sobre prioridades religiosas son muchas razones para esperanza
- Edificio en sínodo, nuestro futuro dará mucho fruto en la medida en que seguimos abiertos al Espíritu
- Sínodo es obra del Espíritu Santo, pero también requiere la respuesta humana a ponerlo en acciones
- Virgen de Fátima nos llama a la oración profunda y valiente acción que es transformador
- Cuán diferente sería el mundo si la gente vivía con la conciencia de la gracia santificante
- La salvación, el éxito, la fecundidad generalmente todo lo ganado o perdido en medio de la lucha
- Si está permitido, nuestra experiencia del Espíritu Santo puede agitar nuestras almas al núcleo
- Una vez que la gente se encuentra a Cristo resucitado, que deje de moverse en direcciones equivocadas
- Descansando en el amor del Señor a través de la oración, el sacramento puede exorcizar el demonio enojado dentro
- El Señor resucitado nos llama a vivir en el vasto mundo hermoso de su resurrección
- Lección que debe ser aprendida por medio de Cristo total obediencia al Padre hasta la muerte en la cruz
- Aunque mal inflige grandes daños, Jesús ha ganado la victoria sobre el poder del pecado y de la muerte
- Con Dios como el centro de la casa, la familia y la iglesia se hizo más importante en la vida
- Los sitios sagrados, a lo largo de Tierra Santa resultar inspiradora para los peregrinos locales
- Considere qué deportes pueden enseñarnos acerca de la comunidad cristiana y la práctica de la fe
- Leer - un recordatorio de que cada vida humana es un drama de la gracia y del pecado, la oportunidad, la limitación
- La muerte es nuestro mayor acto creativo; el don supremo de sí a Dios y a los demás
- Liturgia de las Horas, una forma de oración marcan nuestras vidas levantando las mentes, los corazones a Dios
- Ver la Cuaresma como una oportunidad para vivir en mayor paz y reconciliación con los demás
- Cruz impregna nuestra experiencia de sufrimiento con la luz de Cristo resucitado
- Aprendizaje religioso: La transmisión de la fe que ha sido transmitida a nosotros
- La Iglesia no se cansa de anunciar proféticamente que cada vida humana importa
- A través de la Iglesia, Dios alcanza y nos salva del abismo de desesperación y soledad
- Estados Unidos sigue siendo una nación de inmigrantes que buscan mismas bendiciones y oportunidades como antepasados
- Un mensaje de Navidad del Obispo Donald J. Hying
- A través de la paciencia y en el tiempo de Dios, el reino se desarrolla de forma lenta y continua
- Gloria de Dios es misteriosa realidad que irrumpe en la experiencia humana
- El Adviento nos invita a la realización de que Dios irrumpe en nuestras vidas en cualquier momento
- A través de la gratitud y humildad viene el secreto de la alegría y la paz en la vida
- Sínodo proceso continúa mientras buscamos ser más fecundo y eficaz dentro de la Iglesia
- Año de misericordia termina pero nos llama a continuar la obra de amor y de perdón
- En la admisión de nuestras propias debilidades, se suele encontrar la gracia de Dios
- La pérdida, el cambio y la muerte, sin embargo, necesaria una hermosa parte del plan de Dios para nosotros
- El derecho fundamental a la vida es el núcleo de nuestra ética social, nuestra constitución
- Respetar la vida mes nos invita a reflexionar sobre la dignidad, el valor de la vida humana en cualquier fase
- La cuestión no es si uno tiene una vocación, pero ¿cuál es mi vocación en la vida?
- Abrazar la rectoría significa ser generoso muy generosamente a la misión del reino
- Jesús' abrazo divino de nuestra humanidad roto sana, perdona y nos ahorra
- Al reflexionar, acción de gracias, la gloria y la alegría que abundan en nuestras vidas
- Restantes despierto significa vivir vidas espirituales que ayudan a seguir el reinado de Dios
- La JMJ encierran la promesa de Dios haciendo cosas increíbles en y alrededor de los peregrinos
- El amor, la comprensión, viene con facilidad realización todos somos hijos de Dios
- Los jóvenes, como parte integrante de la Iglesia, deben ser parte del proceso
- La vida familiar no es un problema a resolver, sino un don que debe ser abrazado plenamente
- La enseñanza social Católica nos llama a transformar en el mundo la civilización del amor
- Ahora es el momento para tomar una mirada realista sobre lo que nos puede unir y hacer más fuertes
- La fe católica es una 'aventura gozosa' que lleva toda una vida para absorber
- El Espíritu Santo es el fuego, la energía y la fuerza inspiradora de Dios en nuestras vidas
- Celebración de los sacramentos, que son el corazón de nuestra fe y de nuestra humanidad
- La misericordia nos llama al sacrificio en nombre de los hambrientos de comida, el amor, la alegría
- La evangelización nos llama a proclamar a Jesús, el Evangelio, desde los tejados!
- El Sínodo nos recuerda de la importante labor que se realiza para construir nuestro legado en la iglesia local
- La doctrina católica sobre el respeto a la dignidad humana de todo el centro de la fe
- Permitiendo que la misericordia de Dios fluya en nos inspira a ser instrumentos de la misericordia en los demás
- A través del misterio pascual, abrazamos, en la fe, el movimiento de la muerte a la vida
- Las cruces de la vida que llevamos nos dirigen a la conciencia de nuestra necesidad "radical" de Dios
- Pidió a los fieles llamados a reflexionar sobre muchas de las cuestiones planteadas por carta pastoral de la Iglesia
- No podemos arreglarlo solo; a través del sacramento de la reconciliación, no tenemos que
- Obra de fe es ayudar a cada persona a florecer como hijo de Dios
- No preguntar "¿Qué puedo obtener, sino, más bien, cómo puedo dar a los demás
- Preguntas para reflexionar a medida que entramos en los cuarenta días de la Cuaresma
- Considere cómo los cuarenta días de la Cuaresma puede convertirse en un 'juego-cambiador espiritual'
- El Evangelio nos llama a una " respuesta" profundamente diferente a la violenci
- Vivir las Obras de Misericordia
- Haciendo públicas las resoluciones para 2016 aumenta la rendición de cuentas
- Columna del Obispo para Navidad
- Arraigados en el amor del Señor, ningún sufrimiento, revés, tristeza puede robarnos de la alegría
- En el espíritu de San Nicolás, generosamente práctiquen amor y bondad
- Permitan que el Adviento sea un tiempo de silencio, oración y paciencia
- Sínodo – moviendo la diócesis alegremente por el camino del discipulado, evangelización
- Obispo Hying invita a los fieles a unirse a él en oración, en acción durante el Año de la Misericordia
- El mundo siempre necesita a los santos para señalarnos hacia a Dios como meta común
- El Misterio Pascual nos indica el camino a través de la muerte en la luz y la alegría de Dios
- Respeto por la vida nos enseña que todo las vidas importan; todos somos hijos de Dios
- Peregrinación papal demuestra para ser energizante e inspirador
- Los cristianos tienen el reto de verdaderamente construir y fomentar una cultura de la vida
- Todos están llamados a reconocer la dignidad y el valor de cada ser humano
- Camino de la vida nos llama a entregar a la luz del amor de Dios
- La educación y la salud son fundamentales a terminando el ciclo de la pobreza
- El empleo y la familia nos traen a la plena dignidad como hijos de Dios
- Los católicos locales están llamados para abordar el efecto de la pobreza en Indiana
- Estamos llamados a compartir el amor de Jesús con alegría y confianza
- Devoción a María puede ayudarnos a mantener nuestro enfoque en tiempo de Adviento
- Adviento – recordatorio de nuestra dignidad y destino como hijos de Dios
- Proyectos de CCHD destinados a construir futuros saludables, sostenibles
- Nosotros, como discípulos de Jesús, llevamos a cabo su misión en el nivel parroquial, diocesano
- Nuestra fe influye en cómo nos acercamos a la vida y la muerte
- Solemnidad de Todos los Santos recuerda el destino que Dios tiene para cada uno de nosotros
- Nosotros, que somos la iglesia, todos reclaman responsabilidad de evangelización
- Este domingo, recordamos con gratitud nuestra solidaridad con los misioneros
- Promoción de la cultura de la vida dando la bienvenida, protegiendo a los más vulnerables
- Todavía pueden inscribirse para votar; oremos por el fin de las armas nucleares
- Favor de unirse en oración con los obispos en peregrinación a Tierra Santa
- Concilio de la Juventud explora los desafíos principales de adolescentes desde la perspectiva de la fe
- Fiesta nacional – tiempo para reflexionar sobre la dignidad de los trabajadores, los trabajadores inmigrantes
- Estamos llamados a ser el corazón, las manos, los pies, la voz de Jesús a los demás
- Unidad familiar – donde los miembros aprenden el valor de vivir y amar
- CYX – presentando el mensaje del Evangelio en una idioma que los jóvenes puedan entender
- Nuestra alegría en el Señor genera espíritu misionero dentro de nosotros mismos
- Alimenten su fe con la recepción del Cuerpo y la Sangre del Señor
- La vida en Cristo significa ser saboreada y apreciada por su alegría
- Tenemos que ser solidarios con el Santo Padre en las conversaciones de paz
- La fe es aceptando el amor de Dios y viviendo en relación viva con Él
- Más obreros para la cosecha del Señor; apoyo para Haití también vital
- Las mujeres religiosas ofrecen un hermoso testimonio en un mundo muy secularizado
- Campaña de CSA – trabajando juntos para traer el amor de Dios a los demás
- ¡Aleluya! Él vive
- El sacrificio de Jesús nos reconcilia con el Padre; destruye el poder del pecado
- A través de Jesús, nuestra resurrección y nuestra vida, viviremos para siempre
- Gran riqueza en la pobreza – confianza ilimitada de Jesús en el Padre
- CRS – eficaz manera de servir a Jesús a través de ayudar a los pobres
- Escrituras revelan cómo Dios desea una relación personal con nosotros
- Penitencia – reconociendo cómo podemos crecer en respuesta al amor de Dios
- Prácticas cuaresmales nos ayudan a reorientar nuestra vocación como discípulos de Jesús
- La misericordia de Dios, no nuestra pecaminosidad, se encuentra en el centro de la reconciliación
- El matrimonio – unión exclusiva, total y permanente del hombre y la mujer
- Periódico diocesano – herramienta valiosa para nutrir nuestra fe cristiana
- Escuelas católicas – ayudando a los niños a crecer en madurez, competencia
- Aniversario de Roe – tiempo para promover el respeto por la vida en todas las etapas
- Unidad de los cristianos: testigos gozosos de la presencia amorosa de Jesús
- ¡Buenas noticias de gran gozo!
- Informe anual refleja corresponsabilidad para continuar la misión de Jesús en la tierra
- La fe de María desata el nudo del pecado; nos lleva a mano a nuestro Padre misericordioso
- Adviento: Jesús nos llama a trabajar por venir completo del Reino de Dios
- Al terminar el año de Iglesia, necesitamos a Jesús como nuestra principal prioridad
- NCYC sumergirá a los jóvenes en entorno que soporta, celebra su fe
- Imagen maternal de la Iglesia – dando vida, alimentando a sus hijos
- Noviembre – tiempo de expresar amor y solidaridad con queridos difuntos
- Santos sagrados arraigaron sus vidas en la persona y el Evangelio de Jesús
- El trabajo de los misioneros lleva el Evangelio de la salvación a todo el mundo
- Respeto a todas las personas nos reta a proteger toda vida humana
- Los diáconos sirven como recordatorios vivos del ejemplo y las palabras de Jesús
- Juntos compartimos la responsabilidad de la misión de la Iglesia en la tierra
- Nuestra participación en la misa – no hay mejor manera de comenzar el domingo, la semana
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- Persistence is the key to learning what God wants for us
- Moses reminds us that God’s law to love is already there on our tongues and written in our hearts
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- Faith and trust in abundance allows us to embrace the unknown – the promise of a new beginning
- Evangelization can be as simple as encouraging another to grow in the faith of the Church
- Like the son in the parable, we are all called to obedience when it comes to God’s will
- Maybe it’s time to ponder the true roots of our generosity, our care for others
- Scripture tells us that love lies at the heart of conflict resolution in troubled times
- The empty tomb bring great light out of the darkness of Good Friday
- God never stops thirsting or reaching out for us with the promise of ‘Living Waters’
- Have we allowed an ‘eye for an eye’ mentality to turn us into a society of bullies?
- You are the only one who can determine how your vote counts
- Season of autumn provides an opportunity for scrutiny, soul-searching and improvement
- Curiosity about the Divine draws us in the marvels of God’s creation
- Who do you say I am; how would we answer the question
- Perhaps thinking of his own mother, Jesus extends compassion to the widow
- Complexity, richness of Catholicism calls for a lifetime of formation
- ‘Mission’ and ‘witness’ are important terms to know when it comes to faith
- Evangelization: A simple matter of and talking the talk and walking the walk
- Ways of kindness toward others have a habit of circling back around
- Living, dying and rising of Jesus Christ brings hope in the ‘circle of life’
- In All Things: Where will we be this Holy Week as Jesus begins his passion?
- Fear of death pales in light of the promise of our resurrections
- The way to satisfy the insatiable thirst lies in our total faith in the ‘Living Water’
- Jesus shows us our 40 days in the desert is a time to be resolute
- Diversity is part of God’s plan to make us one
- Birth of Christ calls us to reflect on God’s presence in us all
- Gaudete Sunday calls us to prepare for the great joy to come
- Solutions first start with putting our trust in God
- Thankfulness to God needs to be a year-round exercise of faith
- Great holiness achievable, just look to the saints as a model
- For those who believe, death never has the final word
- True honor earned through placing ourselves last
- How will we keep the fires of enthusiasm and excitement alive?
- Holy year calls us to reflect on mercy in our own lives
- Responsibility for eradicating issues of poverty belongs to us all
- The true miracle is there before our eyes
- Who are the prophets among us to whom we refuse to listen?
- Life at any age opens the doors to the many possibilities ahead
- Belief in the Eucharist calls us to travel the path of discipleship
- Pentecost calls for serious consideration of what it means to be Church
- Ask the question, is God worth our best effort?
- The love of God demands, calls for, reciprocity
- Bearing great fruit a responsibility of discipleship
- Loving relationship with Jesus means ongoing work and effort
- From doubt comes greater understanding and the gift of faith
- In the quiet of the morning, we pause to find the message of Easter
- Jesus’ silence during his Passion speaks volumes
- Embracing the Living Water to quench the thirst within
- Suffering, as part of the human condition, overlooks no one
- Lenten sacrifice calls for consideration of what will be pleasing to God
- Jesus waits eagerly to cleanse and save ‘lepers’ in every form
- Suffering part of the human condition: calls for faithfulness to God
- Jesus is the added value that tips the scales for Catholic schools
- Responding and acting out of love for the Lord
- Christ’s baptism speaks to our own need to heed the call to mission
- Through his very birth, death and resurrection, Jesus calls us to peace
- Certain of the light, season of Advent calls us to surrender to the darkness
- Advent provides a reminder to watch carefully for God’s presence among us
- In All Things: Jesus calls us to ‘touch’ him by embracing those in need
- In All Things: To those who use wisely, much will be given
- In All Things: Indwelling of Holy Spirit makes temples of all people of faith
- All Souls connects the living and the dead with promise of eternity
- In All Things: Keep expressions of sorrow simply and heartfelt
- In All Things: Through faith a sound government and society is formed
- The road to heaven paved actions, not just empty words
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- Bishop send message of love and gratitude to all who crossed his path he prepares for new assignment
- Failing to refashion how we live Sunday, we lose depth of our faith and richness of our own humanity
- The Church will continue to grow to the extent that each of us deepens our own relationship with Christ
- Like the apostles experience, Jesus calms the tempests in our lives and encourage us not to be afraid
- Resurrection narratives show joy which flows from Risen Christ
- In today’s society, we can either be part of the solution or part of the problem; we can chose love or hate
- Through generous giving to the CSA, you are touching Christ’s wounds and serving the needs of others
- The bishop's Easter message
- Holy Week narrative is a strange and beautiful landscape which leads us into the very heart of God
- Faith great adventure when we hook the sail of our lives to the mighty wind of the Holy Spirit!
- Fear not, this blazing fire of the Sacred Heart of Jesus will fill you, bless you and unite you to Christ
- The wounds of the Sacred Heart remind us that love and suffering are inextricably intertwined
- Where and how has the glory of God been made manifest on your Lenten path?
- This Lent, dare to enter into the humility, self-emptying love of Christ - the ultimate lost and found!
- This Lent, ask God to break open your heart to know, feel, act and speak as an extension of the Lord
- This Lent, enter into a deeper relationship of love and trust with the Lord Jesus through his Sacred Heart
- In our receiving and sharing in the healing power of the Lord Jesus, we help him to heal the world
- Jesus gives us his mother as a protector, intercessor and guide in our pilgrimage to the Father’s House
- Weakness becomes sacred portal for God’s entrance into the temple of our fragile, beautiful humanity
- When we discover less is more, we find we do not need what the world is always chasing after
- Life as a gift from God, is an exciting participation in the very being of the Divine Trinity
- Allowing fear, resistance to control future of the Church, will mean continual decline and diminishment
- Where is God silently, gently, mercifully breaking into your life this Christmas and beyond?
- In these final days of Advent, stop and let the Lord love you. Pass the gift on to those around you!
- This Advent should be used as opportunity to invite the Lord to enter into every fiber of your existence
- If you had five minutes to speak about your love of Christ, what would you say about your belief?
- Visit by Bishop Quesnel of Fort Libertè helps identify great need, yet common faith and love of the Lord
- With grace and gratitude, the Lord directs hearts to ponder blessings and gifts in spirit of wonder and awe
- Synod process a spiritual pilgrimage which will only end when we stand together in the Father’s house!
- In wake of violence, the heart of faith for Jews and Christians remains: Love God and neighbor always
- Through the witness of three newly canonized saints, we see different paths in following the Lord
- Dating back to all great saints, the Rosary still holds power and utility in our spiritual lives
- Letter to St. John Paul II speaks of man who embraced the whole world through his love of God
- Life’s Gethsemane moments can lead us into a limitless expanse of absolute trust in the Father
- Despite sins of the past, Dallas Charter is working; proves prevention of abuse of children is possible
- Mission of Vincentians worldwide is to glorify God, grow in holiness and meet the needs of the poor
- In the midst of current crisis, ‘There is no evil to be faced that Christ does not face with us’
- In the midst of heartbreak and grief, this is the moment to call on the Lord’s mercy and grace
- Through pursuit and our ultimate surrender, we find joy, peace and fulfillment in the arms of God
- Synod parish implementation moves forward to live ideals of Jesus with the grace of the Holy Spirit
- Walking with the Lord in meditative prayer provides sacred moments that benefit in all way
- Christ calls us to go beyond a life for a life; peace comes with reconciliation and forgiveness
- Rooted in Christ, we encounter the Paschal Mystery - the death of the narcissistic and demanding self
- The Eucharist is at the center of our faith; our sacred encounter with the Risen Christ
- Throughout the ages, the Lord calls us to respond in our time to the ageless call of the Gospel
- Continuing work of the diocesan synod continues as we celebrate first year anniversary of its start
- Example of young people giving lives to Christ renews us all in passion for Jesus and his holy Gospel
- Saint stands as a sign that no matter the challenge, God can shape us into who we are called be
- Women’s conference brings hope, as hundreds come together in fiery spirit of faith, love and mercy
- When we take the time to tend the garden of the soul, the Lord will invariably speak through us
- In loving sacrifice, Easter reminds us that no evil can destroy or prevent the rising of new life in Christ
- In showing our wounds to others, we all find healing in the One who has never abandoned us
- Through power of the resurrection, God crushes power of evil and ‘sin’s ancient curse’
- As Holy Week begins, Christians throughout the world gather to honor the Passion of Christ
- Tired and stressed? Maybe the Lord is calling you to embrace ancient practice of Sabbath
- If Church is to flourish, we must commit to missionary discipleship
- Lent is a time for self-honesty, prayerful introspection, healing action, renewed hope in Christ
- Principles of natural law must guide the political process and the commonweal of our lives together
- What begins with the ashes of our sins, ends with the glorious, fiery victory of Christ within us
- Challenge of Lent not to be distracted by details, but instead, seek who God truly desires us to be
- Church is truly ‘Catholic’ when authentic differences serve to enhance beauty of the Body of Christ
- While culture of death seeks to dehumanize, destroy; Jesus comes to save, love and forgive
- Embracing true leisure in our lives creates sacred space for contemplation to flourish
- Looking back, 2017 was a year filled with many blessings and moments of grace
- Perhaps this season of hope and expectation finds fulfillment when we fall in love with God
- In welcoming the immigrant, the Church continues the work of charity and justice
- Relationships forged in Haiti become transformative expressions of universality of the Church
- Advent a time to ask how we can best get ready for the Lord to break into our lives in a new way
- God calls us to be unique saint of our own destiny, the person he has dreamed from the beginning
- Thanksgiving: A reminder that all received is a gift meant to be cherished, celebrated and shared
- If grounded in the love of Christ, everything else falls into harmony, right relationship
- Faith teaches us to surrender gracefully to the seasons of life knowing God is eternal
- Faith versus science? Compelling questions find answers in the vast mystery of God
- Pope John Paul II brought Catholicism to the world, lifting up Christ as redeemer of the world
- Catholic Christians persevere in Serbia with aid from U.S. collections for Eastern Europe
- Solitude practiced becomes the basis of intimacy with God and others
- A gift of God’s presence, grace is all around and within us, an act of love
- Humility is the foundational virtue that builds up the spiritual life within us
- Use Jesus as the model of resistance to the deadly cycle of fear, anger, revenge and hatred
- Through Christ’s saving death, we learn there is no room for exclusion or hatred
- ‘Buen Camino!’ as we continue to walk toward God in this mysterious pilgrimage of life
- In the midst of a world increasingly filled with noise, the Lord speaks to us in silence
- Step out of the ‘whatever’ culture and into the vast, beautiful, limitless world of Christ
- In the midst of sobering facts about religious priorities are many reasons for hope
- Building on synod, our future will bear much fruit to the extent we remain open to the Spirit
- Synod is work of Holy Spirit, but also requires human response to put it into actions
- Virgin of Fatima calls us to deep prayer and courageous action which is transformative
- How different the world would be if people lived with awareness of sanctifying grace
- Salvation, success, fruitfulness usually all won or lost in the middle of the struggle
- If allowed, our experience of the Holy Spirit can shake our souls to the core
- Once people encounter the Risen Christ, they stop moving in wrong directions
- Resting in the Lord’s love through prayer, sacrament can exorcise the angry demon within
- The Risen Lord beckons us to live in the vast beautiful world of his resurrection
- Lesson to be learned by Christ’s total obedience to the Father, even unto death on the cross
- Even though evil inflicts great damage, Jesus has gained victory over power of sin and death
- With God as the center of the home, family and Church become most important in life
- Sacred grounds and sites throughout Holy Land prove to be awe-inspiring for local pilgrims
- Consider what sports can teach us about Christian community and the practice of faith
- Reading - a reminder that each human life is a drama of grace and sin, opportunity, limitation
- Death is our most creative act; the ultimate gift of self to God and others
- Liturgy of the Hours, a way to prayerfully mark our lives by lifting minds, hearts to God
- See Lent as an opportunity to live in greater peace and reconciliation with others
- Cross imbues our experience of suffering with light of the Risen Christ
- Religious apprenticeship: A handing on the faith as it has been handed on to us
- The Church never tires of prophetically proclaiming that every human life matters
- Through the Church, God reaches out and saves us from the abyss of despair and loneliness
- U.S. remains a nation of immigrants seeking same blessings and opportunities as ancestors
- A Christmas message from Bishop Donald J. Hying
- Through patience and in God’s time, the Kingdom slowly and steadily unfolds
- Glory of God is mysterious reality which breaks into human experience
- Advent calls us to realization that God breaks into our lives at any given moment
- Through gratitude and humility comes the secret of joy and peace in life
- Synod process continues as we seek to become more fruitful, effective within Church
- Year of Mercy ends but calls us to continue the work of love and forgiveness
- In the admission of our own weaknesses, we most often find the grace of God
- Loss, change and death a necessary, yet beautiful part of God’s plan for us
- The fundamental right to life is at the core of our social ethics, our constitution
- Respect Life Month calls us to ponder the dignity, value, of human life at any stage
- The question is not whether one has a vocation, but what is my vocation in life?
- Embracing stewardship means being sacrificially generous to the mission of the Kingdom
- Jesus’ divine embrace of our broken humanity heals, forgives and saves us
- When given some thought, thanksgiving, glory and joy abound in our lives
- Remaining spiritual awake means living lives that help further the reign of God
- WYD hold the promise of God doing amazing things in and around pilgrims
- Love, understanding, comes easier with realization we are all children of God
- Young people, as an integral part of Church, need to be part of the process
- Family life not a problem to be solved but a gift to be fully embraced
- Catholic Social Teaching call us to transform world into civilization of love
- Now is the time to take a realistic look at what can unite and make us stronger
- Catholic faith is a ‘joyous adventure’ that takes a lifetime to absorb
- Holy Spirit is the fire, energy and inspiring force of God in our lives
- Celebration of the sacraments are at the heart of our faith and humanity
- Mercy calls us to sacrifice on behalf of those starving for food, love, joy
- Evangelism call us to proclaim Jesus, the Gospel, from the housetops!
- Synod reminds us of the important work to be done to build our legacy in local Church
- Catholic doctrine on the respect for the human dignity of all central to the faith
- Allowing the mercy of God to flow in inspires us to be instruments of mercy to others
- Through the Paschal Mystery, we embrace, in faith, movement from death to life
- Choking in the deadly grasp of sin, Jesus in breaks, wraps us in his net of grace and mercy
- Life’s crosses to be born lead us to awareness of our ‘radical’ need for God
- Faithful asked to prayerfully reflect on many Church issues posed by pastoral letter
- We can’t fix it alone; through the sacrament of reconciliation, we don’t have to
- Work of faith is about helping each person to flourish as child of God
- Ask not ‘what can I get,’ but rather how can I give to others
- Questions to ponder as we enter into the forty days of Lent
- Consider how the forty days of Lent can become a spiritual ‘game-changer’
- The Gospel call us to a ‘profoundly different’ response to violence
- Living the Works of Mercy
- Making 2016 resolutions public increases one’s accountability
- The bishop's Christmas message
- Rooted in the love of the Lord, no suffering, setback, sadness can rob us of joy
- In the spirit of St. Nicholas, generously practice love and kindness
- Allow Advent to be a time of silence, prayer and patience
- We are called to give thanks and praise to the bounteous Giver of all gifts
- Synod to move the diocese joyfully along the path of discipleship, evangelization
- Bishop invites faithful to join him in prayer, action during Year of Mercy
- World always in needs of saints to point us toward God as a common goal
- Paschal Mystery show us the way through death into God’s light and joy
- Respect for life teaches us that all lives matter; all are children of God
- Papal pilgrimage proves to be energizing and inspiring
- The Eucharist is God’s way of giving us his very comforting Presence
- Christians are challenged to truly build and foster a culture of life
- All are called to recognize the dignity and worth of every human being
- Life’s journey calls us to self-surrender in light of the transforming love of God
- Education and health care fundamental to ending cycle of poverty
- Work and family bring us to full dignity as children of God
- Local Catholics called upon to address the devastating effect of poverty within Indiana
- Basic human rights need to remain an inherent and constitutive part of human dignity
- All of us can help foster a culture of Christian vocation in our young people
- As Christians, we are called to illuminate the darkness of the world
- God waits lovingly for us in the ‘kairos’ moments of our daily life
- Outpouring of the Holy Spirit calls us to live the mission of Jesus
- When considering death penalty, consider Catholic belief in sacredness of all life
- Mary continues to play a unique and indispensable role as Mother of God
- Church’s opposition to same-sex marriage is not rooted in hatred
- Protecting children goes deeper than just the stranger among us
- The Resurrection narratives teach us to look for God in the most ordinary
- Through the resurrection, Jesus’ wounds become trophies of victory
- 'He has been raised; he is not here.' (Mk 16:6)
- Holy Week: Time to contemplate the enormity of God’s love for us
- Letter on poverty focuses on family, jobs, education, health care
- Energy of New Evangelization calls each to witness Jesus to others
- Dedication to a prayer brings grace to spiritual life that overflows into others
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- El obispo envía un mensaje de amor y gratitud a todos los que se cruzaron en su camino y se prepara para una nueva tarea
- Poder remodelar la forma en que vivimos Domingo, se pierde la profundidad de nuestra fe y richness de nuestra propia humanidad
- La Iglesia seguirá creciendo a medida que cada uno de nosotros profundice nuestra propia relación con Cristo
- Al igual que la experiencia de los apóstoles, Jesús calma las tempestades en nuestras vidas y nos alienta a no tener miedo
- Narrativas de la resurrección son abundantes testimonios de la alegría y la paz que fluyen de Cristo resucitado
- En la sociedad actual, podemos ser parte de la solución o parte del problema ; podemos elegir el amor o el odio
- A través de las generosas donaciones a la CSA , estás tocando las heridas de Cristo. y atendiendo las necesidades de los demás.
- El mensaje de Pascua del obispo
- La narrativa de la Semana Santa es un paisaje extraño y hermoso que nos lleva al corazón de Dios
- Visitas parroquiales 2019 ¡Es una gran aventura cuando enganchamos la vela de nuestras vidas al poderoso viento del Espíritu Santo!
- No temas, este fuego ardiente del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús te llenará, te bendecirá y te unirá a Cristo
- Las heridas del Sagrado Corazón nos recuerdan que el amor y el sufrimiento están inextricablemente entrelazados.
- ¿Dónde y cómo se ha manifestado la gloria de Dios en tu camino de Cuaresma?
- Esta Cuaresma, atrévete a entrar en la humildad, el auto-vaciado amor de Cristo, ¡lo último perdido y encontrado!
- Esta Cuaresma, pídale a Dios que abra su corazón para saber, sentir, actuar y hablar como una extensión del Señor
- Esta Cuaresma, entra en una relación más profunda de amor y confianza con el Señor Jesús a través de su Sagrado Corazón
- Al recibir y compartir el poder sanador del Señor Jesús , lo ayudamos a sanar el mundo
- Jesús nos da a su madre como protectora, intercesora y guía en nuestro peregrinaje a la Iglesia del Padre
- La debilidad se convierte en un portal acreditado para la entrada de Dios en el templo de nuestra frágil y bella humanidad
- Cuando descubrimos que menos es más, descubrimos que no necesitamos lo que el mundo siempre está persiguiendo
- La vida como un don de Dios, es una participación en el apasionante b eing muy de la Trinidad divina
- Permitir el miedo, la resistencia a controlar el futuro de la Iglesia, significará un continuo declive y disminución
- ¿Dónde está Dios en silencio, suavemente, misericordiosamente irrumpir en su vida esta Navidad y más allá?
- En estos últimos días de Adviento, detente y deja que el Señor te ame. Pasa el regalo a los que te rodean!
- Este evento debe ser usado como una oportunidad para invitar al Señor a entrar en cada fibra de su existencia
- Si tuvieras cinco minutos para hablar sobre tu amor de Cristo, ¿qué dirías acerca de tu creencia?
- La visita del obispo Quesnel de Fort Libertè ayuda a identificar una gran necesidad, pero la fe y el amor comunes del Señor
- Con gracia y gratitud, el Señor dirige los corazones para reflexionar sobre las bendiciones y los dones en espíritu de asombro y admiración
- Proceso del Sínodo ¡ una peregrinación espiritual que acabará cuando estemos juntos en la casa del padre!
- A raíz de la violencia, el corazón de la fe para judíos y cristianos permanece: ama a Dios y al prójimo siempre
- Estamos llamados a compartir el amor de Jesús con alegría
- Se remonta a todos los grandes santos, el Rosario todavía tiene poder y utilidad en nuestras vidas espirituales
- Carta a San Juan Pablo II habla del hombre que abrazó al mundo entero a través de su amor de Dios
- Los momentos Gethsemane de la vida nos pueden llevar a una extensión ilimitada de confianza absoluta en el Padre
- A pesar de los pecados del pasado, la Carta de Dallas está funcionando; demuestra que la prevención del abuso de niños es posible
- La misión de los Vicentinos en todo el mundo es glorificar a Dios, crecer en santidad y satisfacer las necesidades de los pobres
- En medio de la crisis actual, "No hay mal que afrontar, que Cristo no se enfrente a nosotros"
- En medio de la angustia y el dolor, este es el momento de invocar la misericordia y la gracia del Señor
- A través de la búsqueda y nuestra entrega final , encontramos la alegría, la paz y la realización en los brazos de Dios
- La implementación de la parroquia del Sínodo avanza para vivir los ideales de Jesús con la gracia del Espíritu Santo
- Caminar con el Señor en oración meditativa proporciona momentos sagrados que benefician en todo sentido
- Enraizados en Cristo, nos encontramos con el misterio pascual: la muerte de los exigentes y narcisista de auto
- La Eucaristía está en el centro de nuestra fe; nuestro sagrado encuentro con Cristo resucitado
- A lo largo de los siglos, el Señor nos llama a responder en nuestro tiempo a la eterna llamada del Evangelio
- Como empieza la Semana Santa, los cristianos de todo el mundo se reúnen para honrar la pasión de Cristo
- Cansado y estresado? Tal vez el Señor os llama a abrazar la antigua práctica del sábado
- Si la Iglesia está floreciendo, debemos comprometernos a discipulado misionero
- La Cuaresma es un tiempo de auto-honestidad, introspección, orante acción cicatrizante, esperanza renovada en Cristo
- Principios del derecho natural deben guiar el proceso político y el bien común de nuestras vidas juntos
- Lo que comienza con las cenizas de nuestros pecados, termina con la gloriosa victoria, ardiente de Cristo dentro de nosotros
- Desafío de la cuaresma no se distraiga con detalles, pero en lugar de ello, buscan que Dios realmente quiere que seamos
- Iglesia es verdaderamente "Católica" cuando auténticas diferencias sirven para realzar la belleza del Cuerpo de Cristo
- Si bien la cultura de la muerte pretende deshumanizar, destruir; Jesús viene a salvar, amar y perdonar
- Abrazar cierto placer en nuestras vidas crea espacio sagrado para la contemplación a florecer
- Mirando atrás, 2017 fue un año lleno de muchas bendiciones y momentos de gracia
- uizás esta temporada de esperanza y expectativa encuentra su consumación cuando caemos en amor con Dios
- Al dar la bienvenida a los inmigrantes, la Iglesia continúa la obra de la caridad y la justicia
- Relaciones forjadas en Haití se convierten en expresiones transformadora de la universalidad de la Iglesia
- Adviento un tiempo para preguntarnos cómo podemos Mejor prepárese para el Señor a irrumpir en nuestras vidas de un modo nuevo
- Dios nos llama a ser único santo de nuestro propio destino, la persona que ha soñado desde el principio
- Día de Acción de Gracias: un recordatorio de que todo lo recibido es un don destinado a ser acariciado, celebrada y compartida
- Enraizado en el amor de Cristo, todo lo demás cae en la armonía, la relación correctadel
- La fe nos enseña a renunciar graciosamente a las estaciones de la vida sabiendo que Dios es eterno
- La fe versus la ciencia? Preguntas apremiantes encontrar respuestas en el gran misterio de Dios
- El Papa Juan Pablo II trajo el catolicismo al mundo, levantando a Cristo como Redentor del mundo
- Los cristianos católicos perseverar en Serbia con la ayuda de EE.UU. Colecciones para Europa oriental
- Soledad practicado se convierte en la base de la intimidad con Dios y con los demás
- Un regalo de la presencia de Dios, la gracia es todo alrededor y dentro de nosotros, un acto de amor
- La humildad es la virtud fundamental que edifica la vida espiritual dentro de nosotros
- Utilizar a Jesús como el modelo de resistencia para el ciclo mortal del miedo, la ira, la venganza y el odio
- A través de la muerte salvadora de Cristo, aprendemos que no hay lugar para la exclusión ni el odio
- "Buen camino!" mientras seguimos caminando hacia Dios en esta peregrinación de la vida misteriosa
- En medio de un mundo cada vez más lleno de ruido, el Señor nos habla en el silencio
- El paso de la 'Whatever' la cultura y en el vasto, bello ilimitado mundo de Cristo
- En medio de hechos aleccionadores sobre prioridades religiosas son muchas razones para esperanza
- Edificio en sínodo, nuestro futuro dará mucho fruto en la medida en que seguimos abiertos al Espíritu
- Sínodo es obra del Espíritu Santo, pero también requiere la respuesta humana a ponerlo en acciones
- Virgen de Fátima nos llama a la oración profunda y valiente acción que es transformador
- Cuán diferente sería el mundo si la gente vivía con la conciencia de la gracia santificante
- La salvación, el éxito, la fecundidad generalmente todo lo ganado o perdido en medio de la lucha
- Si está permitido, nuestra experiencia del Espíritu Santo puede agitar nuestras almas al núcleo
- Una vez que la gente se encuentra a Cristo resucitado, que deje de moverse en direcciones equivocadas
- Descansando en el amor del Señor a través de la oración, el sacramento puede exorcizar el demonio enojado dentro
- El Señor resucitado nos llama a vivir en el vasto mundo hermoso de su resurrección
- Lección que debe ser aprendida por medio de Cristo total obediencia al Padre hasta la muerte en la cruz
- Aunque mal inflige grandes daños, Jesús ha ganado la victoria sobre el poder del pecado y de la muerte
- Con Dios como el centro de la casa, la familia y la iglesia se hizo más importante en la vida
- Los sitios sagrados, a lo largo de Tierra Santa resultar inspiradora para los peregrinos locales
- Considere qué deportes pueden enseñarnos acerca de la comunidad cristiana y la práctica de la fe
- Leer - un recordatorio de que cada vida humana es un drama de la gracia y del pecado, la oportunidad, la limitación
- La muerte es nuestro mayor acto creativo; el don supremo de sí a Dios y a los demás
- Liturgia de las Horas, una forma de oración marcan nuestras vidas levantando las mentes, los corazones a Dios
- Ver la Cuaresma como una oportunidad para vivir en mayor paz y reconciliación con los demás
- Cruz impregna nuestra experiencia de sufrimiento con la luz de Cristo resucitado
- Aprendizaje religioso: La transmisión de la fe que ha sido transmitida a nosotros
- La Iglesia no se cansa de anunciar proféticamente que cada vida humana importa
- A través de la Iglesia, Dios alcanza y nos salva del abismo de desesperación y soledad
- Estados Unidos sigue siendo una nación de inmigrantes que buscan mismas bendiciones y oportunidades como antepasados
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- A través de la paciencia y en el tiempo de Dios, el reino se desarrolla de forma lenta y continua
- Gloria de Dios es misteriosa realidad que irrumpe en la experiencia humana
- El Adviento nos invita a la realización de que Dios irrumpe en nuestras vidas en cualquier momento
- A través de la gratitud y humildad viene el secreto de la alegría y la paz en la vida
- Sínodo proceso continúa mientras buscamos ser más fecundo y eficaz dentro de la Iglesia
- Año de misericordia termina pero nos llama a continuar la obra de amor y de perdón
- En la admisión de nuestras propias debilidades, se suele encontrar la gracia de Dios
- La pérdida, el cambio y la muerte, sin embargo, necesaria una hermosa parte del plan de Dios para nosotros
- El derecho fundamental a la vida es el núcleo de nuestra ética social, nuestra constitución
- Respetar la vida mes nos invita a reflexionar sobre la dignidad, el valor de la vida humana en cualquier fase
- La cuestión no es si uno tiene una vocación, pero ¿cuál es mi vocación en la vida?
- Abrazar la rectoría significa ser generoso muy generosamente a la misión del reino
- Jesús' abrazo divino de nuestra humanidad roto sana, perdona y nos ahorra
- Al reflexionar, acción de gracias, la gloria y la alegría que abundan en nuestras vidas
- Restantes despierto significa vivir vidas espirituales que ayudan a seguir el reinado de Dios
- La JMJ encierran la promesa de Dios haciendo cosas increíbles en y alrededor de los peregrinos
- El amor, la comprensión, viene con facilidad realización todos somos hijos de Dios
- Los jóvenes, como parte integrante de la Iglesia, deben ser parte del proceso
- La vida familiar no es un problema a resolver, sino un don que debe ser abrazado plenamente
- La enseñanza social Católica nos llama a transformar en el mundo la civilización del amor
- Ahora es el momento para tomar una mirada realista sobre lo que nos puede unir y hacer más fuertes
- La fe católica es una 'aventura gozosa' que lleva toda una vida para absorber
- El Espíritu Santo es el fuego, la energía y la fuerza inspiradora de Dios en nuestras vidas
- Celebración de los sacramentos, que son el corazón de nuestra fe y de nuestra humanidad
- La misericordia nos llama al sacrificio en nombre de los hambrientos de comida, el amor, la alegría
- La evangelización nos llama a proclamar a Jesús, el Evangelio, desde los tejados!
- El Sínodo nos recuerda de la importante labor que se realiza para construir nuestro legado en la iglesia local
- La doctrina católica sobre el respeto a la dignidad humana de todo el centro de la fe
- Permitiendo que la misericordia de Dios fluya en nos inspira a ser instrumentos de la misericordia en los demás
- A través del misterio pascual, abrazamos, en la fe, el movimiento de la muerte a la vida
- Las cruces de la vida que llevamos nos dirigen a la conciencia de nuestra necesidad "radical" de Dios
- Pidió a los fieles llamados a reflexionar sobre muchas de las cuestiones planteadas por carta pastoral de la Iglesia
- No podemos arreglarlo solo; a través del sacramento de la reconciliación, no tenemos que
- Obra de fe es ayudar a cada persona a florecer como hijo de Dios
- No preguntar "¿Qué puedo obtener, sino, más bien, cómo puedo dar a los demás
- Preguntas para reflexionar a medida que entramos en los cuarenta días de la Cuaresma
- Considere cómo los cuarenta días de la Cuaresma puede convertirse en un 'juego-cambiador espiritual'
- El Evangelio nos llama a una " respuesta" profundamente diferente a la violenci
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- Haciendo públicas las resoluciones para 2016 aumenta la rendición de cuentas
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- Arraigados en el amor del Señor, ningún sufrimiento, revés, tristeza puede robarnos de la alegría
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- Permitan que el Adviento sea un tiempo de silencio, oración y paciencia
- Sínodo – moviendo la diócesis alegremente por el camino del discipulado, evangelización
- Obispo Hying invita a los fieles a unirse a él en oración, en acción durante el Año de la Misericordia
- El mundo siempre necesita a los santos para señalarnos hacia a Dios como meta común
- El Misterio Pascual nos indica el camino a través de la muerte en la luz y la alegría de Dios
- Respeto por la vida nos enseña que todo las vidas importan; todos somos hijos de Dios
- Peregrinación papal demuestra para ser energizante e inspirador
- Los cristianos tienen el reto de verdaderamente construir y fomentar una cultura de la vida
- Todos están llamados a reconocer la dignidad y el valor de cada ser humano
- Camino de la vida nos llama a entregar a la luz del amor de Dios
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- Los católicos locales están llamados para abordar el efecto de la pobreza en Indiana
- Estamos llamados a compartir el amor de Jesús con alegría y confianza
- Devoción a María puede ayudarnos a mantener nuestro enfoque en tiempo de Adviento
- Adviento – recordatorio de nuestra dignidad y destino como hijos de Dios
- Proyectos de CCHD destinados a construir futuros saludables, sostenibles
- Nosotros, como discípulos de Jesús, llevamos a cabo su misión en el nivel parroquial, diocesano
- Nuestra fe influye en cómo nos acercamos a la vida y la muerte
- Solemnidad de Todos los Santos recuerda el destino que Dios tiene para cada uno de nosotros
- Nosotros, que somos la iglesia, todos reclaman responsabilidad de evangelización
- Este domingo, recordamos con gratitud nuestra solidaridad con los misioneros
- Promoción de la cultura de la vida dando la bienvenida, protegiendo a los más vulnerables
- Todavía pueden inscribirse para votar; oremos por el fin de las armas nucleares
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- Fiesta nacional – tiempo para reflexionar sobre la dignidad de los trabajadores, los trabajadores inmigrantes
- Estamos llamados a ser el corazón, las manos, los pies, la voz de Jesús a los demás
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- CYX – presentando el mensaje del Evangelio en una idioma que los jóvenes puedan entender
- Nuestra alegría en el Señor genera espíritu misionero dentro de nosotros mismos
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- CRS – eficaz manera de servir a Jesús a través de ayudar a los pobres
- Escrituras revelan cómo Dios desea una relación personal con nosotros
- Penitencia – reconociendo cómo podemos crecer en respuesta al amor de Dios
- Prácticas cuaresmales nos ayudan a reorientar nuestra vocación como discípulos de Jesús
- La misericordia de Dios, no nuestra pecaminosidad, se encuentra en el centro de la reconciliación
- El matrimonio – unión exclusiva, total y permanente del hombre y la mujer
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- Escuelas católicas – ayudando a los niños a crecer en madurez, competencia
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- Unidad de los cristianos: testigos gozosos de la presencia amorosa de Jesús
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- Informe anual refleja corresponsabilidad para continuar la misión de Jesús en la tierra
- La fe de María desata el nudo del pecado; nos lleva a mano a nuestro Padre misericordioso
- Adviento: Jesús nos llama a trabajar por venir completo del Reino de Dios
- Al terminar el año de Iglesia, necesitamos a Jesús como nuestra principal prioridad
- NCYC sumergirá a los jóvenes en entorno que soporta, celebra su fe
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- Los diáconos sirven como recordatorios vivos del ejemplo y las palabras de Jesús
- Juntos compartimos la responsabilidad de la misión de la Iglesia en la tierra
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- Organizers announce 'The Power of One' as theme for 2017 March for Life
- An enduring economic revival
- Oakland Catholic community offers prayers, support for fire victims
- Black pro-life leaders hold rally outside Planned Parenthood in D.C.
- Pilgrims on horseback pay homage to Mary at Illinois Guadalupe shrine
- Reaching out to peers, diocesan students get it write
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- In South Africa, stigma still keeps HIV patients from seeking treatment
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- Legalizing pot seen hitting children, low-income communities hardest
- With a little help from his friends (and family), St. Tom's student thrives
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- Supreme Court seeks details on alternatives in Obamacare contraceptive mandate
- Iowa institute researches treatments for genetic diseases while respecting Culture of Life
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- Film representative of difficulties we face in integrating our lives with God
- Backyard bird teaches deacon lesson in persistence – pray without ceasing
- Greatest tool Satan can use against the young is not sex or drugs, but rather indifference.
- True freedom means living as sisters and brothers of Christ – not just talking about it
- In God’s time, beyond death, we will experience all reality as an everlasting ‘now’
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- Primary goal of ‘Lectio divina’ is to listen to God through his son, the Christ
- Thorough knowledge of Scripture calls for explanation, definition and context
- God’s mercy is a pure gift, both unearned and undeserved
- Christians should view life as pilgrims on way to final destination
- Dedication to prayer found through ‘tranquility of mind and perpetual purity’
- Anger may be hiding inside the word pity in ancient manuscripts
- At some level, mom understood importance of having a Bible in the family
- Strengthening out spiritual lives takes time, effort and commitment
- Encounters with God are experienced in the moment, in time
- Answering those spiritual dry spells
- Grandmother’s simple outpouring of love lingers as family’s memory
- When God asks, ‘Did you love my children?’
- Season of ‘Ordinary Time’ begs for rejoicing
- Physical relationship with mother should reflect our relationship with God
- The Word is not a word; the Word is a person: Jesus of Nazareth
- Jesus conquers fear of death by showing how much he loves us
- Shame of sin that gnaws and disfigures calls for reconciliation
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- Visit to English ruins transport visitors back to a time when things were in the text of one’s life
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- Advent/Christmas seasons are ideal times to approach God with undivided hearts
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- Backyard bird teaches deacon lesson in persistence – pray without ceasing
- Greatest tool Satan can use against the young is not sex or drugs, but rather indifference.
- True freedom means living as sisters and brothers of Christ – not just talking about it
- In God’s time, beyond death, we will experience all reality as an everlasting ‘now’
- Everything is ephemeral, but try telling that to a 14-year old high school student
- Receive the ‘mystical kiss of Christ’
- God would not ask us to be holy if, indeed, it were impossible to do so
- God envelopes and overshadows us in his overwhelming desire to know us more fully
- Epiphany calls us to open ourselves to the gift of God’s ongoing manifestation
- On the doorstep of Christmas, the birth of Jesus invites us to turn back to God and live
- Despite complaints, staying in the midst of the Church is being part of what’s real
- Primary goal of ‘Lectio divina’ is to listen to God through his son, the Christ
- Thorough knowledge of Scripture calls for explanation, definition and context
- God’s mercy is a pure gift, both unearned and undeserved
- Christians should view life as pilgrims on way to final destination
- Dedication to prayer found through ‘tranquility of mind and perpetual purity’
- Anger may be hiding inside the word pity in ancient manuscripts
- At some level, mom understood importance of having a Bible in the family
- Strengthening out spiritual lives takes time, effort and commitment
- Encounters with God are experienced in the moment, in time
- Answering those spiritual dry spells
- Grandmother’s simple outpouring of love lingers as family’s memory
- When God asks, ‘Did you love my children?’
- Season of ‘Ordinary Time’ begs for rejoicing
- Physical relationship with mother should reflect our relationship with God
- The Word is not a word; the Word is a person: Jesus of Nazareth
- Jesus conquers fear of death by showing how much he loves us
- Shame of sin that gnaws and disfigures calls for reconciliation
- Deep in the silence of this sacred season comes sensation of being ‘swallowed’, by God
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- El obispo envía un mensaje de amor y gratitud a todos los que se cruzaron en su camino y se prepara para una nueva tarea
- Poder remodelar la forma en que vivimos Domingo, se pierde la profundidad de nuestra fe y richness de nuestra propia humanidad
- La Iglesia seguirá creciendo a medida que cada uno de nosotros profundice nuestra propia relación con Cristo
- Al igual que la experiencia de los apóstoles, Jesús calma las tempestades en nuestras vidas y nos alienta a no tener miedo
- Narrativas de la resurrección son abundantes testimonios de la alegría y la paz que fluyen de Cristo resucitado
- En la sociedad actual, podemos ser parte de la solución o parte del problema ; podemos elegir el amor o el odio
- A través de las generosas donaciones a la CSA , estás tocando las heridas de Cristo. y atendiendo las necesidades de los demás.
- El mensaje de Pascua del obispo
- La narrativa de la Semana Santa es un paisaje extraño y hermoso que nos lleva al corazón de Dios
- Visitas parroquiales 2019 ¡Es una gran aventura cuando enganchamos la vela de nuestras vidas al poderoso viento del Espíritu Santo!
- No temas, este fuego ardiente del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús te llenará, te bendecirá y te unirá a Cristo
- Las heridas del Sagrado Corazón nos recuerdan que el amor y el sufrimiento están inextricablemente entrelazados.
- ¿Dónde y cómo se ha manifestado la gloria de Dios en tu camino de Cuaresma?
- Esta Cuaresma, atrévete a entrar en la humildad, el auto-vaciado amor de Cristo, ¡lo último perdido y encontrado!
- Esta Cuaresma, pídale a Dios que abra su corazón para saber, sentir, actuar y hablar como una extensión del Señor
- Esta Cuaresma, entra en una relación más profunda de amor y confianza con el Señor Jesús a través de su Sagrado Corazón
- Al recibir y compartir el poder sanador del Señor Jesús , lo ayudamos a sanar el mundo
- Jesús nos da a su madre como protectora, intercesora y guía en nuestro peregrinaje a la Iglesia del Padre
- La debilidad se convierte en un portal acreditado para la entrada de Dios en el templo de nuestra frágil y bella humanidad
- Cuando descubrimos que menos es más, descubrimos que no necesitamos lo que el mundo siempre está persiguiendo
- La vida como un don de Dios, es una participación en el apasionante b eing muy de la Trinidad divina
- Permitir el miedo, la resistencia a controlar el futuro de la Iglesia, significará un continuo declive y disminución
- ¿Dónde está Dios en silencio, suavemente, misericordiosamente irrumpir en su vida esta Navidad y más allá?
- En estos últimos días de Adviento, detente y deja que el Señor te ame. Pasa el regalo a los que te rodean!
- Este evento debe ser usado como una oportunidad para invitar al Señor a entrar en cada fibra de su existencia
- Si tuvieras cinco minutos para hablar sobre tu amor de Cristo, ¿qué dirías acerca de tu creencia?
- La visita del obispo Quesnel de Fort Libertè ayuda a identificar una gran necesidad, pero la fe y el amor comunes del Señor
- Con gracia y gratitud, el Señor dirige los corazones para reflexionar sobre las bendiciones y los dones en espíritu de asombro y admiración
- Proceso del Sínodo ¡ una peregrinación espiritual que acabará cuando estemos juntos en la casa del padre!
- A raíz de la violencia, el corazón de la fe para judíos y cristianos permanece: ama a Dios y al prójimo siempre
- Estamos llamados a compartir el amor de Jesús con alegría
- Se remonta a todos los grandes santos, el Rosario todavía tiene poder y utilidad en nuestras vidas espirituales
- Carta a San Juan Pablo II habla del hombre que abrazó al mundo entero a través de su amor de Dios
- Los momentos Gethsemane de la vida nos pueden llevar a una extensión ilimitada de confianza absoluta en el Padre
- A pesar de los pecados del pasado, la Carta de Dallas está funcionando; demuestra que la prevención del abuso de niños es posible
- La misión de los Vicentinos en todo el mundo es glorificar a Dios, crecer en santidad y satisfacer las necesidades de los pobres
- En medio de la crisis actual, "No hay mal que afrontar, que Cristo no se enfrente a nosotros"
- En medio de la angustia y el dolor, este es el momento de invocar la misericordia y la gracia del Señor
- A través de la búsqueda y nuestra entrega final , encontramos la alegría, la paz y la realización en los brazos de Dios
- La implementación de la parroquia del Sínodo avanza para vivir los ideales de Jesús con la gracia del Espíritu Santo
- Caminar con el Señor en oración meditativa proporciona momentos sagrados que benefician en todo sentido
- Enraizados en Cristo, nos encontramos con el misterio pascual: la muerte de los exigentes y narcisista de auto
- La Eucaristía está en el centro de nuestra fe; nuestro sagrado encuentro con Cristo resucitado
- A lo largo de los siglos, el Señor nos llama a responder en nuestro tiempo a la eterna llamada del Evangelio
- Como empieza la Semana Santa, los cristianos de todo el mundo se reúnen para honrar la pasión de Cristo
- Cansado y estresado? Tal vez el Señor os llama a abrazar la antigua práctica del sábado
- Si la Iglesia está floreciendo, debemos comprometernos a discipulado misionero
- La Cuaresma es un tiempo de auto-honestidad, introspección, orante acción cicatrizante, esperanza renovada en Cristo
- Principios del derecho natural deben guiar el proceso político y el bien común de nuestras vidas juntos
- Lo que comienza con las cenizas de nuestros pecados, termina con la gloriosa victoria, ardiente de Cristo dentro de nosotros
- Desafío de la cuaresma no se distraiga con detalles, pero en lugar de ello, buscan que Dios realmente quiere que seamos
- Iglesia es verdaderamente "Católica" cuando auténticas diferencias sirven para realzar la belleza del Cuerpo de Cristo
- Si bien la cultura de la muerte pretende deshumanizar, destruir; Jesús viene a salvar, amar y perdonar
- Abrazar cierto placer en nuestras vidas crea espacio sagrado para la contemplación a florecer
- Mirando atrás, 2017 fue un año lleno de muchas bendiciones y momentos de gracia
- uizás esta temporada de esperanza y expectativa encuentra su consumación cuando caemos en amor con Dios
- Al dar la bienvenida a los inmigrantes, la Iglesia continúa la obra de la caridad y la justicia
- Relaciones forjadas en Haití se convierten en expresiones transformadora de la universalidad de la Iglesia
- Adviento un tiempo para preguntarnos cómo podemos Mejor prepárese para el Señor a irrumpir en nuestras vidas de un modo nuevo
- Dios nos llama a ser único santo de nuestro propio destino, la persona que ha soñado desde el principio
- Día de Acción de Gracias: un recordatorio de que todo lo recibido es un don destinado a ser acariciado, celebrada y compartida
- Enraizado en el amor de Cristo, todo lo demás cae en la armonía, la relación correctadel
- La fe nos enseña a renunciar graciosamente a las estaciones de la vida sabiendo que Dios es eterno
- La fe versus la ciencia? Preguntas apremiantes encontrar respuestas en el gran misterio de Dios
- El Papa Juan Pablo II trajo el catolicismo al mundo, levantando a Cristo como Redentor del mundo
- Los cristianos católicos perseverar en Serbia con la ayuda de EE.UU. Colecciones para Europa oriental
- Soledad practicado se convierte en la base de la intimidad con Dios y con los demás
- Un regalo de la presencia de Dios, la gracia es todo alrededor y dentro de nosotros, un acto de amor
- La humildad es la virtud fundamental que edifica la vida espiritual dentro de nosotros
- Utilizar a Jesús como el modelo de resistencia para el ciclo mortal del miedo, la ira, la venganza y el odio
- A través de la muerte salvadora de Cristo, aprendemos que no hay lugar para la exclusión ni el odio
- "Buen camino!" mientras seguimos caminando hacia Dios en esta peregrinación de la vida misteriosa
- En medio de un mundo cada vez más lleno de ruido, el Señor nos habla en el silencio
- El paso de la 'Whatever' la cultura y en el vasto, bello ilimitado mundo de Cristo
- En medio de hechos aleccionadores sobre prioridades religiosas son muchas razones para esperanza
- Edificio en sínodo, nuestro futuro dará mucho fruto en la medida en que seguimos abiertos al Espíritu
- Sínodo es obra del Espíritu Santo, pero también requiere la respuesta humana a ponerlo en acciones
- Virgen de Fátima nos llama a la oración profunda y valiente acción que es transformador
- Cuán diferente sería el mundo si la gente vivía con la conciencia de la gracia santificante
- La salvación, el éxito, la fecundidad generalmente todo lo ganado o perdido en medio de la lucha
- Si está permitido, nuestra experiencia del Espíritu Santo puede agitar nuestras almas al núcleo
- Una vez que la gente se encuentra a Cristo resucitado, que deje de moverse en direcciones equivocadas
- Descansando en el amor del Señor a través de la oración, el sacramento puede exorcizar el demonio enojado dentro
- El Señor resucitado nos llama a vivir en el vasto mundo hermoso de su resurrección
- Lección que debe ser aprendida por medio de Cristo total obediencia al Padre hasta la muerte en la cruz
- Aunque mal inflige grandes daños, Jesús ha ganado la victoria sobre el poder del pecado y de la muerte
- Con Dios como el centro de la casa, la familia y la iglesia se hizo más importante en la vida
- Los sitios sagrados, a lo largo de Tierra Santa resultar inspiradora para los peregrinos locales
- Considere qué deportes pueden enseñarnos acerca de la comunidad cristiana y la práctica de la fe
- Leer - un recordatorio de que cada vida humana es un drama de la gracia y del pecado, la oportunidad, la limitación
- La muerte es nuestro mayor acto creativo; el don supremo de sí a Dios y a los demás
- Liturgia de las Horas, una forma de oración marcan nuestras vidas levantando las mentes, los corazones a Dios
- Ver la Cuaresma como una oportunidad para vivir en mayor paz y reconciliación con los demás
- Cruz impregna nuestra experiencia de sufrimiento con la luz de Cristo resucitado
- Aprendizaje religioso: La transmisión de la fe que ha sido transmitida a nosotros
- La Iglesia no se cansa de anunciar proféticamente que cada vida humana importa
- A través de la Iglesia, Dios alcanza y nos salva del abismo de desesperación y soledad
- Estados Unidos sigue siendo una nación de inmigrantes que buscan mismas bendiciones y oportunidades como antepasados
- Un mensaje de Navidad del Obispo Donald J. Hying
- A través de la paciencia y en el tiempo de Dios, el reino se desarrolla de forma lenta y continua
- Gloria de Dios es misteriosa realidad que irrumpe en la experiencia humana
- El Adviento nos invita a la realización de que Dios irrumpe en nuestras vidas en cualquier momento
- A través de la gratitud y humildad viene el secreto de la alegría y la paz en la vida
- Sínodo proceso continúa mientras buscamos ser más fecundo y eficaz dentro de la Iglesia
- Año de misericordia termina pero nos llama a continuar la obra de amor y de perdón
- En la admisión de nuestras propias debilidades, se suele encontrar la gracia de Dios
- La pérdida, el cambio y la muerte, sin embargo, necesaria una hermosa parte del plan de Dios para nosotros
- El derecho fundamental a la vida es el núcleo de nuestra ética social, nuestra constitución
- Respetar la vida mes nos invita a reflexionar sobre la dignidad, el valor de la vida humana en cualquier fase
- La cuestión no es si uno tiene una vocación, pero ¿cuál es mi vocación en la vida?
- Abrazar la rectoría significa ser generoso muy generosamente a la misión del reino
- Jesús' abrazo divino de nuestra humanidad roto sana, perdona y nos ahorra
- Al reflexionar, acción de gracias, la gloria y la alegría que abundan en nuestras vidas
- Restantes despierto significa vivir vidas espirituales que ayudan a seguir el reinado de Dios
- La JMJ encierran la promesa de Dios haciendo cosas increíbles en y alrededor de los peregrinos
- El amor, la comprensión, viene con facilidad realización todos somos hijos de Dios
- Los jóvenes, como parte integrante de la Iglesia, deben ser parte del proceso
- La vida familiar no es un problema a resolver, sino un don que debe ser abrazado plenamente
- La enseñanza social Católica nos llama a transformar en el mundo la civilización del amor
- Ahora es el momento para tomar una mirada realista sobre lo que nos puede unir y hacer más fuertes
- La fe católica es una 'aventura gozosa' que lleva toda una vida para absorber
- El Espíritu Santo es el fuego, la energía y la fuerza inspiradora de Dios en nuestras vidas
- Celebración de los sacramentos, que son el corazón de nuestra fe y de nuestra humanidad
- La misericordia nos llama al sacrificio en nombre de los hambrientos de comida, el amor, la alegría
- La evangelización nos llama a proclamar a Jesús, el Evangelio, desde los tejados!
- El Sínodo nos recuerda de la importante labor que se realiza para construir nuestro legado en la iglesia local
- La doctrina católica sobre el respeto a la dignidad humana de todo el centro de la fe
- Permitiendo que la misericordia de Dios fluya en nos inspira a ser instrumentos de la misericordia en los demás
- A través del misterio pascual, abrazamos, en la fe, el movimiento de la muerte a la vida
- Las cruces de la vida que llevamos nos dirigen a la conciencia de nuestra necesidad "radical" de Dios
- Pidió a los fieles llamados a reflexionar sobre muchas de las cuestiones planteadas por carta pastoral de la Iglesia
- No podemos arreglarlo solo; a través del sacramento de la reconciliación, no tenemos que
- Obra de fe es ayudar a cada persona a florecer como hijo de Dios
- No preguntar "¿Qué puedo obtener, sino, más bien, cómo puedo dar a los demás
- Preguntas para reflexionar a medida que entramos en los cuarenta días de la Cuaresma
- Considere cómo los cuarenta días de la Cuaresma puede convertirse en un 'juego-cambiador espiritual'
- El Evangelio nos llama a una " respuesta" profundamente diferente a la violenci
- Vivir las Obras de Misericordia
- Haciendo públicas las resoluciones para 2016 aumenta la rendición de cuentas
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- Arraigados en el amor del Señor, ningún sufrimiento, revés, tristeza puede robarnos de la alegría
- En el espíritu de San Nicolás, generosamente práctiquen amor y bondad
- Permitan que el Adviento sea un tiempo de silencio, oración y paciencia
- Sínodo – moviendo la diócesis alegremente por el camino del discipulado, evangelización
- Obispo Hying invita a los fieles a unirse a él en oración, en acción durante el Año de la Misericordia
- El mundo siempre necesita a los santos para señalarnos hacia a Dios como meta común
- El Misterio Pascual nos indica el camino a través de la muerte en la luz y la alegría de Dios
- Respeto por la vida nos enseña que todo las vidas importan; todos somos hijos de Dios
- Peregrinación papal demuestra para ser energizante e inspirador
- Los cristianos tienen el reto de verdaderamente construir y fomentar una cultura de la vida
- Todos están llamados a reconocer la dignidad y el valor de cada ser humano
- Camino de la vida nos llama a entregar a la luz del amor de Dios
- La educación y la salud son fundamentales a terminando el ciclo de la pobreza
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- Los católicos locales están llamados para abordar el efecto de la pobreza en Indiana
- Estamos llamados a compartir el amor de Jesús con alegría y confianza
- Devoción a María puede ayudarnos a mantener nuestro enfoque en tiempo de Adviento
- Adviento – recordatorio de nuestra dignidad y destino como hijos de Dios
- Proyectos de CCHD destinados a construir futuros saludables, sostenibles
- Nosotros, como discípulos de Jesús, llevamos a cabo su misión en el nivel parroquial, diocesano
- Nuestra fe influye en cómo nos acercamos a la vida y la muerte
- Solemnidad de Todos los Santos recuerda el destino que Dios tiene para cada uno de nosotros
- Nosotros, que somos la iglesia, todos reclaman responsabilidad de evangelización
- Este domingo, recordamos con gratitud nuestra solidaridad con los misioneros
- Promoción de la cultura de la vida dando la bienvenida, protegiendo a los más vulnerables
- Todavía pueden inscribirse para votar; oremos por el fin de las armas nucleares
- Favor de unirse en oración con los obispos en peregrinación a Tierra Santa
- Concilio de la Juventud explora los desafíos principales de adolescentes desde la perspectiva de la fe
- Fiesta nacional – tiempo para reflexionar sobre la dignidad de los trabajadores, los trabajadores inmigrantes
- Estamos llamados a ser el corazón, las manos, los pies, la voz de Jesús a los demás
- Unidad familiar – donde los miembros aprenden el valor de vivir y amar
- CYX – presentando el mensaje del Evangelio en una idioma que los jóvenes puedan entender
- Nuestra alegría en el Señor genera espíritu misionero dentro de nosotros mismos
- Alimenten su fe con la recepción del Cuerpo y la Sangre del Señor
- La vida en Cristo significa ser saboreada y apreciada por su alegría
- Tenemos que ser solidarios con el Santo Padre en las conversaciones de paz
- La fe es aceptando el amor de Dios y viviendo en relación viva con Él
- Más obreros para la cosecha del Señor; apoyo para Haití también vital
- Las mujeres religiosas ofrecen un hermoso testimonio en un mundo muy secularizado
- Campaña de CSA – trabajando juntos para traer el amor de Dios a los demás
- ¡Aleluya! Él vive
- El sacrificio de Jesús nos reconcilia con el Padre; destruye el poder del pecado
- A través de Jesús, nuestra resurrección y nuestra vida, viviremos para siempre
- Gran riqueza en la pobreza – confianza ilimitada de Jesús en el Padre
- CRS – eficaz manera de servir a Jesús a través de ayudar a los pobres
- Escrituras revelan cómo Dios desea una relación personal con nosotros
- Penitencia – reconociendo cómo podemos crecer en respuesta al amor de Dios
- Prácticas cuaresmales nos ayudan a reorientar nuestra vocación como discípulos de Jesús
- La misericordia de Dios, no nuestra pecaminosidad, se encuentra en el centro de la reconciliación
- El matrimonio – unión exclusiva, total y permanente del hombre y la mujer
- Periódico diocesano – herramienta valiosa para nutrir nuestra fe cristiana
- Escuelas católicas – ayudando a los niños a crecer en madurez, competencia
- Aniversario de Roe – tiempo para promover el respeto por la vida en todas las etapas
- Unidad de los cristianos: testigos gozosos de la presencia amorosa de Jesús
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- Informe anual refleja corresponsabilidad para continuar la misión de Jesús en la tierra
- La fe de María desata el nudo del pecado; nos lleva a mano a nuestro Padre misericordioso
- Adviento: Jesús nos llama a trabajar por venir completo del Reino de Dios
- Al terminar el año de Iglesia, necesitamos a Jesús como nuestra principal prioridad
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- Santos sagrados arraigaron sus vidas en la persona y el Evangelio de Jesús
- El trabajo de los misioneros lleva el Evangelio de la salvación a todo el mundo
- Respeto a todas las personas nos reta a proteger toda vida humana
- Los diáconos sirven como recordatorios vivos del ejemplo y las palabras de Jesús
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- In All Things: Where will we be this Holy Week as Jesus begins his passion?
- Fear of death pales in light of the promise of our resurrections
- The way to satisfy the insatiable thirst lies in our total faith in the ‘Living Water’
- Jesus shows us our 40 days in the desert is a time to be resolute
- Diversity is part of God’s plan to make us one
- Birth of Christ calls us to reflect on God’s presence in us all
- Gaudete Sunday calls us to prepare for the great joy to come
- Solutions first start with putting our trust in God
- Thankfulness to God needs to be a year-round exercise of faith
- Great holiness achievable, just look to the saints as a model
- For those who believe, death never has the final word
- True honor earned through placing ourselves last
- How will we keep the fires of enthusiasm and excitement alive?
- Holy year calls us to reflect on mercy in our own lives
- Responsibility for eradicating issues of poverty belongs to us all
- The true miracle is there before our eyes
- Who are the prophets among us to whom we refuse to listen?
- Life at any age opens the doors to the many possibilities ahead
- Belief in the Eucharist calls us to travel the path of discipleship
- Pentecost calls for serious consideration of what it means to be Church
- Ask the question, is God worth our best effort?
- The love of God demands, calls for, reciprocity
- Bearing great fruit a responsibility of discipleship
- Loving relationship with Jesus means ongoing work and effort
- From doubt comes greater understanding and the gift of faith
- In the quiet of the morning, we pause to find the message of Easter
- Jesus’ silence during his Passion speaks volumes
- Embracing the Living Water to quench the thirst within
- Suffering, as part of the human condition, overlooks no one
- Lenten sacrifice calls for consideration of what will be pleasing to God
- Jesus waits eagerly to cleanse and save ‘lepers’ in every form
- Suffering part of the human condition: calls for faithfulness to God
- Jesus is the added value that tips the scales for Catholic schools
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- Christ’s baptism speaks to our own need to heed the call to mission
- Through his very birth, death and resurrection, Jesus calls us to peace
- Certain of the light, season of Advent calls us to surrender to the darkness
- Advent provides a reminder to watch carefully for God’s presence among us
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- Like the apostles experience, Jesus calms the tempests in our lives and encourage us not to be afraid
- Resurrection narratives show joy which flows from Risen Christ
- In today’s society, we can either be part of the solution or part of the problem; we can chose love or hate
- Through generous giving to the CSA, you are touching Christ’s wounds and serving the needs of others
- The bishop's Easter message
- Holy Week narrative is a strange and beautiful landscape which leads us into the very heart of God
- Faith great adventure when we hook the sail of our lives to the mighty wind of the Holy Spirit!
- Fear not, this blazing fire of the Sacred Heart of Jesus will fill you, bless you and unite you to Christ
- The wounds of the Sacred Heart remind us that love and suffering are inextricably intertwined
- Where and how has the glory of God been made manifest on your Lenten path?
- This Lent, dare to enter into the humility, self-emptying love of Christ - the ultimate lost and found!
- This Lent, ask God to break open your heart to know, feel, act and speak as an extension of the Lord
- This Lent, enter into a deeper relationship of love and trust with the Lord Jesus through his Sacred Heart
- In our receiving and sharing in the healing power of the Lord Jesus, we help him to heal the world
- Jesus gives us his mother as a protector, intercessor and guide in our pilgrimage to the Father’s House
- Weakness becomes sacred portal for God’s entrance into the temple of our fragile, beautiful humanity
- When we discover less is more, we find we do not need what the world is always chasing after
- Life as a gift from God, is an exciting participation in the very being of the Divine Trinity
- Allowing fear, resistance to control future of the Church, will mean continual decline and diminishment
- Where is God silently, gently, mercifully breaking into your life this Christmas and beyond?
- In these final days of Advent, stop and let the Lord love you. Pass the gift on to those around you!
- This Advent should be used as opportunity to invite the Lord to enter into every fiber of your existence
- If you had five minutes to speak about your love of Christ, what would you say about your belief?
- Visit by Bishop Quesnel of Fort Libertè helps identify great need, yet common faith and love of the Lord
- With grace and gratitude, the Lord directs hearts to ponder blessings and gifts in spirit of wonder and awe
- Synod process a spiritual pilgrimage which will only end when we stand together in the Father’s house!
- In wake of violence, the heart of faith for Jews and Christians remains: Love God and neighbor always
- Through the witness of three newly canonized saints, we see different paths in following the Lord
- Dating back to all great saints, the Rosary still holds power and utility in our spiritual lives
- Letter to St. John Paul II speaks of man who embraced the whole world through his love of God
- Life’s Gethsemane moments can lead us into a limitless expanse of absolute trust in the Father
- Despite sins of the past, Dallas Charter is working; proves prevention of abuse of children is possible
- Mission of Vincentians worldwide is to glorify God, grow in holiness and meet the needs of the poor
- In the midst of current crisis, ‘There is no evil to be faced that Christ does not face with us’
- In the midst of heartbreak and grief, this is the moment to call on the Lord’s mercy and grace
- Through pursuit and our ultimate surrender, we find joy, peace and fulfillment in the arms of God
- Synod parish implementation moves forward to live ideals of Jesus with the grace of the Holy Spirit
- Walking with the Lord in meditative prayer provides sacred moments that benefit in all way
- Christ calls us to go beyond a life for a life; peace comes with reconciliation and forgiveness
- Rooted in Christ, we encounter the Paschal Mystery - the death of the narcissistic and demanding self
- The Eucharist is at the center of our faith; our sacred encounter with the Risen Christ
- Throughout the ages, the Lord calls us to respond in our time to the ageless call of the Gospel
- Continuing work of the diocesan synod continues as we celebrate first year anniversary of its start
- Example of young people giving lives to Christ renews us all in passion for Jesus and his holy Gospel
- Saint stands as a sign that no matter the challenge, God can shape us into who we are called be
- Women’s conference brings hope, as hundreds come together in fiery spirit of faith, love and mercy
- When we take the time to tend the garden of the soul, the Lord will invariably speak through us
- In loving sacrifice, Easter reminds us that no evil can destroy or prevent the rising of new life in Christ
- In showing our wounds to others, we all find healing in the One who has never abandoned us
- Through power of the resurrection, God crushes power of evil and ‘sin’s ancient curse’
- As Holy Week begins, Christians throughout the world gather to honor the Passion of Christ
- Tired and stressed? Maybe the Lord is calling you to embrace ancient practice of Sabbath
- If Church is to flourish, we must commit to missionary discipleship
- Lent is a time for self-honesty, prayerful introspection, healing action, renewed hope in Christ
- Principles of natural law must guide the political process and the commonweal of our lives together
- What begins with the ashes of our sins, ends with the glorious, fiery victory of Christ within us
- Challenge of Lent not to be distracted by details, but instead, seek who God truly desires us to be
- Church is truly ‘Catholic’ when authentic differences serve to enhance beauty of the Body of Christ
- While culture of death seeks to dehumanize, destroy; Jesus comes to save, love and forgive
- Embracing true leisure in our lives creates sacred space for contemplation to flourish
- Looking back, 2017 was a year filled with many blessings and moments of grace
- Perhaps this season of hope and expectation finds fulfillment when we fall in love with God
- In welcoming the immigrant, the Church continues the work of charity and justice
- Relationships forged in Haiti become transformative expressions of universality of the Church
- Advent a time to ask how we can best get ready for the Lord to break into our lives in a new way
- God calls us to be unique saint of our own destiny, the person he has dreamed from the beginning
- Thanksgiving: A reminder that all received is a gift meant to be cherished, celebrated and shared
- If grounded in the love of Christ, everything else falls into harmony, right relationship
- Faith teaches us to surrender gracefully to the seasons of life knowing God is eternal
- Faith versus science? Compelling questions find answers in the vast mystery of God
- Pope John Paul II brought Catholicism to the world, lifting up Christ as redeemer of the world
- Catholic Christians persevere in Serbia with aid from U.S. collections for Eastern Europe
- Solitude practiced becomes the basis of intimacy with God and others
- A gift of God’s presence, grace is all around and within us, an act of love
- Humility is the foundational virtue that builds up the spiritual life within us
- Use Jesus as the model of resistance to the deadly cycle of fear, anger, revenge and hatred
- Through Christ’s saving death, we learn there is no room for exclusion or hatred
- ‘Buen Camino!’ as we continue to walk toward God in this mysterious pilgrimage of life
- In the midst of a world increasingly filled with noise, the Lord speaks to us in silence
- Step out of the ‘whatever’ culture and into the vast, beautiful, limitless world of Christ
- In the midst of sobering facts about religious priorities are many reasons for hope
- Building on synod, our future will bear much fruit to the extent we remain open to the Spirit
- Synod is work of Holy Spirit, but also requires human response to put it into actions
- Virgin of Fatima calls us to deep prayer and courageous action which is transformative
- How different the world would be if people lived with awareness of sanctifying grace
- Salvation, success, fruitfulness usually all won or lost in the middle of the struggle
- If allowed, our experience of the Holy Spirit can shake our souls to the core
- Once people encounter the Risen Christ, they stop moving in wrong directions
- Resting in the Lord’s love through prayer, sacrament can exorcise the angry demon within
- The Risen Lord beckons us to live in the vast beautiful world of his resurrection
- Lesson to be learned by Christ’s total obedience to the Father, even unto death on the cross
- Even though evil inflicts great damage, Jesus has gained victory over power of sin and death
- With God as the center of the home, family and Church become most important in life
- Sacred grounds and sites throughout Holy Land prove to be awe-inspiring for local pilgrims
- Consider what sports can teach us about Christian community and the practice of faith
- Reading - a reminder that each human life is a drama of grace and sin, opportunity, limitation
- Death is our most creative act; the ultimate gift of self to God and others
- Liturgy of the Hours, a way to prayerfully mark our lives by lifting minds, hearts to God
- See Lent as an opportunity to live in greater peace and reconciliation with others
- Cross imbues our experience of suffering with light of the Risen Christ
- Religious apprenticeship: A handing on the faith as it has been handed on to us
- The Church never tires of prophetically proclaiming that every human life matters
- Through the Church, God reaches out and saves us from the abyss of despair and loneliness
- U.S. remains a nation of immigrants seeking same blessings and opportunities as ancestors
- A Christmas message from Bishop Donald J. Hying
- Through patience and in God’s time, the Kingdom slowly and steadily unfolds
- Glory of God is mysterious reality which breaks into human experience
- Advent calls us to realization that God breaks into our lives at any given moment
- Through gratitude and humility comes the secret of joy and peace in life
- Synod process continues as we seek to become more fruitful, effective within Church
- Year of Mercy ends but calls us to continue the work of love and forgiveness
- In the admission of our own weaknesses, we most often find the grace of God
- Loss, change and death a necessary, yet beautiful part of God’s plan for us
- The fundamental right to life is at the core of our social ethics, our constitution
- Respect Life Month calls us to ponder the dignity, value, of human life at any stage
- The question is not whether one has a vocation, but what is my vocation in life?
- Embracing stewardship means being sacrificially generous to the mission of the Kingdom
- Jesus’ divine embrace of our broken humanity heals, forgives and saves us
- When given some thought, thanksgiving, glory and joy abound in our lives
- Remaining spiritual awake means living lives that help further the reign of God
- WYD hold the promise of God doing amazing things in and around pilgrims
- Love, understanding, comes easier with realization we are all children of God
- Young people, as an integral part of Church, need to be part of the process
- Family life not a problem to be solved but a gift to be fully embraced
- Catholic Social Teaching call us to transform world into civilization of love
- Now is the time to take a realistic look at what can unite and make us stronger
- Catholic faith is a ‘joyous adventure’ that takes a lifetime to absorb
- Holy Spirit is the fire, energy and inspiring force of God in our lives
- Celebration of the sacraments are at the heart of our faith and humanity
- Mercy calls us to sacrifice on behalf of those starving for food, love, joy
- Evangelism call us to proclaim Jesus, the Gospel, from the housetops!
- Synod reminds us of the important work to be done to build our legacy in local Church
- Catholic doctrine on the respect for the human dignity of all central to the faith
- Allowing the mercy of God to flow in inspires us to be instruments of mercy to others
- Through the Paschal Mystery, we embrace, in faith, movement from death to life
- Choking in the deadly grasp of sin, Jesus in breaks, wraps us in his net of grace and mercy
- Life’s crosses to be born lead us to awareness of our ‘radical’ need for God
- Faithful asked to prayerfully reflect on many Church issues posed by pastoral letter
- We can’t fix it alone; through the sacrament of reconciliation, we don’t have to
- Work of faith is about helping each person to flourish as child of God
- Ask not ‘what can I get,’ but rather how can I give to others
- Questions to ponder as we enter into the forty days of Lent
- Consider how the forty days of Lent can become a spiritual ‘game-changer’
- The Gospel call us to a ‘profoundly different’ response to violence
- Living the Works of Mercy
- Making 2016 resolutions public increases one’s accountability
- The bishop's Christmas message
- Rooted in the love of the Lord, no suffering, setback, sadness can rob us of joy
- In the spirit of St. Nicholas, generously practice love and kindness
- Allow Advent to be a time of silence, prayer and patience
- We are called to give thanks and praise to the bounteous Giver of all gifts
- Synod to move the diocese joyfully along the path of discipleship, evangelization
- Bishop invites faithful to join him in prayer, action during Year of Mercy
- World always in needs of saints to point us toward God as a common goal
- Paschal Mystery show us the way through death into God’s light and joy
- Respect for life teaches us that all lives matter; all are children of God
- Papal pilgrimage proves to be energizing and inspiring
- The Eucharist is God’s way of giving us his very comforting Presence
- Christians are challenged to truly build and foster a culture of life
- All are called to recognize the dignity and worth of every human being
- Life’s journey calls us to self-surrender in light of the transforming love of God
- Education and health care fundamental to ending cycle of poverty
- Work and family bring us to full dignity as children of God
- Local Catholics called upon to address the devastating effect of poverty within Indiana
- Basic human rights need to remain an inherent and constitutive part of human dignity
- All of us can help foster a culture of Christian vocation in our young people
- As Christians, we are called to illuminate the darkness of the world
- God waits lovingly for us in the ‘kairos’ moments of our daily life
- Outpouring of the Holy Spirit calls us to live the mission of Jesus
- When considering death penalty, consider Catholic belief in sacredness of all life
- Mary continues to play a unique and indispensable role as Mother of God
- Church’s opposition to same-sex marriage is not rooted in hatred
- Protecting children goes deeper than just the stranger among us
- The Resurrection narratives teach us to look for God in the most ordinary
- Through the resurrection, Jesus’ wounds become trophies of victory
- 'He has been raised; he is not here.' (Mk 16:6)
- Holy Week: Time to contemplate the enormity of God’s love for us
- Letter on poverty focuses on family, jobs, education, health care
- Energy of New Evangelization calls each to witness Jesus to others
- Dedication to a prayer brings grace to spiritual life that overflows into others
- Maureen Pratt - Living Well
