We live in a culture obsessed with beauty, yet often confused about its true nature. Magazines flaunt airbrushed images, social media feeds overflow with filtered selfies, and the pursuit of physical...
For many of us, the thought of Hell is like a bad dream—so disturbing that we avoid thinking about it. But the saints didn’t shy away. They frequently meditated on the Four Last Things: death...
Dear Brother Cardinals,Brother Bishops and Priests,Distinguished Authorities and Members of the Diplomatic Corps.Greetings to the pilgrims who have come for the Jubilee of Confraternities! I greet...
Following the Christ Our Life series with Loyola Press our curriculum continues with Called to Be Catholic for grade 9, and Confirmed in the Spirit for grade 10 - Confirmation. Called to be Catholic provides young people with a comprehensive presentation of the key teachings of the Catholic faith. Confirmed in the Spirit is a comprehensive sacramental preparation program that welcomes and nurtures young Catholics as they grow in faith, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, embrace their roles as mature disciples of Jesus Christ.
ATTENTION CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES AND PARENTS. JUST SOME IMPORTANT DATES TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR PERTAINING TO OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RETREATS: Our first retreat will be at Anna Maria College on Sunday, November 3, 2024 from 12:30 pm - 6 pm. (more information will be forth-coming) Our second retreat will be here at St. Anthony of Padua for the Light of the Wordls Retreat starting on Friday through Sunday, March 28-30, 2025 Dates for Confirmation: TBA
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You know the scenes that make me sob the most in books and movies? It’s not when characters are treated unfairly. It’s not when all seems hopeless. It’s not even necessarily when the protagonist...
“The Eucharist is my highway to heaven.” – (Soon-to-Be) Saint Carlo Acutis Eeeeek! Let me pause for a minute to do some backflips!!! A real-life saint. A saint who was alive only 18 years ago?!...
Imagine for a minute that you are on a mountain with Jesus. You’re both having a great time, our Lord is telling hilarious jokes, and you feel like you’re on top of the world. The view is magnificent…