“The child grew and became strong"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net“The child grew and became strong"Issue Date: December 28, 2008Feast of the Holy Family (B)BURNING QUESTION: How does Matthew explain the infant Jesus is "Special?" FEATURED BLOG: Lessons in Manliness from It’s a Wonderful LifeRECONCILIATION: A Baghdad Community Lives in Peace, for Now Dear Friends, You are receiving a condensed version of this weeks's

“Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netIssue Date: December 21, 2008 (4AdvB)BURNING QUESTION: Should Catholics be offended by the term "Xmas?"FEATURED BLOG: The Virgin Mary: Model of Faith and First BelieverRECONCILIATION: ‘Tis the Season for ReconciliationPASTORAL HISPANA: El sí de María nos trajo la salvaciónDear Friends,On the carefully programmed Advent journey to Christmas, the Fourth

"Make straight the way of the Lord"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netIssue Date: December 14, 2008 (3AdvB)BURNING QUESTION: "Life & Family" or "Peace and Justice?" FEATURED BLOG: Do you remember your last confession? RECONCILIATION: 100 Projects for PeacePASTORAL HISPANA: El secreto del adviento: estar alegresDear Friends,We start our journey this week with Discussion Questions on the Sunday Readings for use by prayer

"He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit”

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netIssue Date: December 7, 2008 (2AdvB)BURNING QUESTION: What commandments require restitution? FEATURED BLOG: A Sign of True Renewal RECONCILIATION: Forgive for GoodPASTORAL HISPANA: San Juan Bautista nos anima a la conversiónDear Friends, We start our journey this week with Discussion Questions on the Sunday Readings for use by prayer groups or for

“Be watchful! Be alert!"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net"For I was hungry and you gave me food"Issue Date: November 23, 2008 (34A)BURNING QUESTION: Do you invite the poor to your banquet?FEATURED BLOG: This Thanksgiving, I am most thankful to God for ... RECONCILIATION: This Advent, set the pace for PeacePASTORAL HISPANA: Comienza Nuestra EsperanzaDear Friends,We start our journey this week with Discussion

"For I was hungry and you gave me food"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net"For I was hungry and you gave me food"Issue Date: November 23, 2008 (34A)BURNING QUESTION: Is Jesus and God the same?FEATURED BLOG: Servant KingsRECONCILIATION: Nobel Peace Prize Winner on Micro-credit’s Long ShadowPASTORAL HISPANA: Cristo es el Rey del universo y de cada uno de nosotrosDear Friends: We start our journey this week with Discussion

"To each according to his ability"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net"To each according to his ability"Issue Date: November 16, 2008 (33A)BURNING QUESTION: "Does God Want You to be Rich?"FEATURED BLOG: "Are you saved?"RECONCILIATION: Ending a Bitter 10-year QuarrelPASTORAL HISPANA: Todos Tenemos TalentosPLUS: Do you need help with your parish website?Dear Friends,We start our journey this week with Discussion Questions on

“Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.”

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net“Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.”Issue Date: November 9, 2008 (32A)BURNING QUESTION: Why do we pray for the dead? FEATURED BLOG: The Beautiful Miracle of DemocracyRECONCILIATION: Seeking Reconciliation Before and After the ElectionPASTORAL HISPANA: Somos Templos VivosPLUS: Do you need help with your Catholic Website?Dear Friends,

"And I shall raise him on the last day” 11/02/08

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net"And I shall raise him on the last day”Issue Date: November 2, 2008 (31A) BURNING QUESTION: Did you cry at your loved ones' funeral?FEATURED BLOG: 10 Reasons the Catholic Church is Not WalMart STORIES OF RECONCILIATION: Blessed is this peace-makerPASTORAL HISPANA: El sentido de la muerte para los católicos Dear Friends,We start our journey this week with

"Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" 10/26/08

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net"Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?"Issue Date: October 26, 2008 (30A) BURNING QUESTION: What does "Priesthood Sunday" mean to you?FEATURED BLOG: If the youth are online, the Church must go thereSTORIES OF RECONCILIATION: Building an Effective Peace MovementPASTORAL HISPANA: El amor a Dios y al projimo el fundamento de nuestra fe Dear

"Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar" 10/19/08

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net"Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar"Issue Date: October 19, 2008 (29A) BURNING QUESTION: Was the Blessed Mother a Virgin Forever?FEATURED BLOG: Scripture Alone: What Does the Bible Say?STORIES OF RECONCILIATION: Mission and Ministry in a Changing Social OrderPASTORAL HISPANA: Dad al Cesar que es del Cesar y a Dios lo que es de DiosDear Friends,

"Many are invited, but few are chosen" 10/12/08

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net"Many are invited, but few are chosen"Issue Date: October 12, 2008 (28A) BURNING QUESTION: Why don't you read the Bible?FEATURED BLOG: Elections 2008 - Economy Matters, Life MattersSTORIES OF RECONCILIATION: 'I didn't want to come back here'PASTORAL HISPANA: Aceptamos la Invitacion la Eucarista Dominical Dear Friends,We start our journey this week with

"The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone" 10/05/08

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net"The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone"Issue Date: October 5, 2008 (27A) BURNING QUESTION: What are your Personal Bible Habits?FEATURED BLOG: Why Confession?FEATURED VIDEO: Catholic Vote 2008PASTORAL HISPANA: Mi amigo que es Dios tenía una viñaDear Friends,We start our journey this week with Discussion Questions on the Sunday

"Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you" 9/28/08

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net"Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you"Issue Date: September 28, 2008 (26A) BURNING QUESTION: "What is the Communion of Saints?"FEATURED BLOG: Form your Conscience. Vote your Conscience!PASTORAL HISPANA: ¿Palabras o Acciones?Dear Friends,We start our journey this week with Discussion Questions on the Sunday Readings for

"Are you envious because I am generous?” 9/21/08

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net"Are you envious because I am generous?”Issue Date: September 21, 2008 (25A) BURNING QUESTION: Is it more important to believe in God or to believe in the Church?FEATURED BLOG: How to talk to your doctor about GodVOCATION NEWS: More men becoming priests at mid-lifePASTORAL HISPANA: Dios nos ama no por lo que hacemos sino por lo que somosDear Friends,We

The Miracle of Democracy

By Wally AridaNOVEMBER 5, 2008 - The beautiful miracle of democracy continues to unfold. And our presidential elections never cease to amaze the world. It is the epitome of the true meaning of the power of Democracy that despite the divisive, passionate – at times even nasty - political discourse we as a nation engaged in over the past months prior to the elections, we always come together once

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven"

BURNING QUESTION: Do you invite the poor to your banquet? FEATURED BLOG: "Bless me, Father" PASTORAL HISPANA: CONSTRUIR SOBRE TERRENO FIRME Dear Friends, We start our journey this week with Discussion Questions on the Sunday Readings for use by discussion groups, prayer groups, or for individual prayer. In this Sunday's Readings, Jesus concludes his long Sermon on the Mount. Fr. John Foley says