Resources
From daily reads to planned journeys, discover a library designed to fulfill a diocesan community.
Reflections
Reflections on the Prodigal Son
At Mass on Sunday, most people heard the story of the Prodigal Son – the little brat who says, “Hey, Dad, can we pretend you’re dead so I can have… Read More
Liturgical Ministries
Lift Up Your Hearts
Looking for a way to liven your Sunday liturgical experience this Lent? Spiritandsong.com is a virtual faith community, a place where Christians of all ages can experience faith-building music, online prayers,… Read More
Great Reads
Why the Catholic Church needs a Eucharistic response to the sex abuse scandals
From America Magazine – Catholics encounter the Body of Christ directly in the bread and wine of the Eucharist. What we have here is not an inert cosmic substance that… Read More
Young People Today
Raising Kids Who Care
How do you raise kids who care? Education professor William Damon says that one of the first and most important steps in raising moral children is to nurture their ability… Read More
Young People Today
Apps Parents Should Know
Pop quiz: What is Voxer? If you’re scratching your head, it’s time to read up on the trendy new social media apps kids are using. Friending your child on Facebook… Read More
Liturgical Ministries
Altar Server Resources
Since formation for Altar Servers happens at the local level, we thought we would put together a collection of resources parishes could use when creating a manual or list of… Read More
Seniors
Actor Rob Lowe: Don't Underestimate the Stress Caregivers Face
Forty million Americans work as an unpaid family caregiver. The mental, physical and emotional stress they face is overwhelming. It’s time to help. Actor Rob Lowe, who cared for his… Read More
Liturgical Ministries
Selected Scripture for EMHCs
Your role as an Extraordinary Minister comes later in the Mass, but your attention to Scripture is still paramount to your ministry. To help with your reflections, we have put… Read More
Liturgical Ministries
Selected Scripture for Readers
You are a reader at your parish, so you are familiar with Sacred Scripture. But when was the last time you spent time in prayer with the Scriptures? To help,… Read More
Reflections
A New Year Thought
I’m sorry…I didn’t mean it I take it back Strike it from the record What is as irreversible as murder, violates its victims more than theft, is as deadly as… Read More
Great Reads
When Do Young People Leave The Church?
A new article in Crux discusses the latest study by St. Mary’s Press. The name of the study, Going, Going, Gone, gives you a hint of its content: why and… Read More