World Mission Sunday by: Marcellino D’Ambrosio, PH.D – Catholic Exchange Much of our Western evangelical church views missions as simply another church program. Numerous churches communicate missions to their congregations as one of many ministry options to select from, like…
Getting More out of Baptism By Dr. Greg & Lisa Popcak – Catholic Exchange The sacraments are an essential part of your participation in God’s Family, the Church. Obviously, participating in God’s Family is not like participating in any earthly…
The Mission of Marriage by: Mary C. Tillotson – Catholic Exchange Are you getting excited about your impending wedding or celebrating an anniversary? Well, this union isn’t exactly a straightforward regimen toward holiness and isn’t the default life plan for…
Helping Kids Cope with Back to School Anxiety by John Piacentini, PhD – Catholic News Going back to school can be such a stressful time for kids and their families. Starting a new school year can make kids nervous, especially…
FAITH & FITNESS: How Exercise & Workouts Can Build Virtue by: Roxanne King – National Catholic Register St. John Paul II loved to ski (among other sports). So did Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (along with hiking). Another hiking-and-skiing saint was…
Why Children Need The Presence of Jesus by: Michele Chronister – Catholic Exchange It was the end of a beautiful but long ordination weekend. One of our dear friends was now a priest, and we were ready to begin our…
Teaching Our Children to “FRIEND” their FEARS by Deena Baxter – Florida Weekly Marketing Southwest Florida as paradise is a great way to attract tourists and businesses but viewing our community through rosecolored glasses can blind us to the realities…
The Word of God is the Sacred Heart of Our Church by: Cindy Wooden – Catholic News Service Reading the Bible and praying with it is “the best vaccine” against Catholic communities closing in on themselves or focusing only on…
The Meaning of Memorial Day by: Jeremy Wells – Catholic Exchange Each May, the United States celebrates a day called Memorial Day. Does Memorial Day have meaning? What is the history of Memorial Day? Memorial Day was first widely observed…
The Eucharist: Preview of Heaven By Sr. Mary Ann Fatula, O.P. – Catholic Exchange Our loving reception of the Lord in the Eucharist is the most intimate way in which the Trinity allows us to taste heaven on earth. This…
