The Book of Ecclesiastes is part of the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament, and it contains a sensible, somewhat obscure, short passage on companionship and cooperation between fellow workers.
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Think big when honoring Mary in May
God wants us to honor Mary on earth as she is honored in heaven, not merely in our private devotions, but also by creating public gatherings in her honor.
Prepare for Holy Communion as you would for a fine dinner
A personal audience with the Lord of all deserves our full attention and thoughtful preparation. The Eucharist far surpasses a fine dinner at an exceptional restaurant with a dear friend, celebrity or superstar.
Keeping emphasis on Jesus will keep faith alive, educators told
A workshop titled “Will there be faith?” answered its own question with a resounding “yes” — with the caveat that Catholic school teachers and catechists emphasize the life and ministry of Jesus and also follow his teaching style.
5 reasons we need to celebrate Mass on Sunday — every week
Sunday Mass is the focal point of every weekend.
Five tips for making a better confession
“Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” These are the words for the signing of ashes on Ash Wednesday.
Jewish woman considering conversion feels at home in church
Danielle Schwartzman was among more than 350 people who took part in the Rite of Election at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Feb. 26. She has been participating in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults with a group at the Basilica, led by Paula Kaempffer.
RCIA not just for new Catholics: A process for deepening faith
Every year, hundreds of adults and children in the archdiocese begin a journey to full membership in the Catholic Church. This year 745 people are preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation during the Easter Vigil.
How should I select godparents for my child?
When it comes time to baptize a child, it is also time to select the godparents. This is a major decision. It is a spiritual matter, and the choice should be based upon spiritual criteria.
What’s in a name? Plenty if you’re a Christian
With a pregnancy, the birth of a child and the celebration of the sacrament of baptism, a name must be chosen for the child. A name is a word that identifies an individual, a personal designation. This is a not a decision that should be taken lightly. The selection of the name is the duty of the parents.
From the Pope
The following is the Vatican text of Pope Benedict XVI’s remarks at his weekly general audience Dec. 28.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
On Dec. 9, 1531, Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, an indigenous Catholic convert, was walking to the city of Tlaltelolco in central Mexico to attend Mass. As he approached a hill called Tepeyac, a rainbow appeared amid shimmery white clouds and he heard a woman calling his name.
St. Nick: Patron of Christmas gift-giving
Dec. 6 is the feast day of St. Nicholas (c. 280 – 345 A.D.), one of the most popular saints for Advent and Christmas. St. Nicholas, or St. Nick as he is often called, is the inspiration behind Santa Claus and a big reason we exchange gifts at Christmastime.
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