"Blessed are you among women"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAYFourth Sunday of Advent (4AdvC), December 20, 2009BURNING QUESTION: What is the symbolism of Jesus being born in a manger?FEATURED BLOG: Ever thought about Hell?PRIEST STORY: In Kenya, an Irish priest gives his life for ChristPASTORAL HISPANA: La promesa se acercaDear Friends,This Fourth Sunday of Advent, we change our focus. The past two Sundays have centered on the ascetic

"But one mightier than I is coming."

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAYThird Sunday of Advent (3AdvC), December 13, 2009BURNING QUESTION: Should Catholics be offended by the term "Xmas?"FEATURED BLOG: "Divorced. What now?"PRIESTS STORIES: Fr. Cantalamessa: "Servants and Friends of Jesus Christ"PASTORAL HISPANA: Actitudes de AdvientoDear Friends,“Brothers and sisters: rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again, rejoice,” says St. Paul in

"Prepare the way of the Lord"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAYSecond Sunday of Advent (2AdvC), December 6, 2009BURNING QUESTION: Did John the baptist go to heaven right after death?FEATURED BLOG: Faithful in Living ThingsPASTORAL HISPANA: Preparen los caminos del Señor Dear Friends,It's the Second Sunday of Advent and the Sunday Readings tell the story of John the Baptist calling the people to repentance to prepare for the coming of the

"Be vigilant at all times"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAYFirst Sunday of Advent (1AdvC), November 29, 2009BURNING QUESTION: What is "pray without ceasing?"FEATURED BLOG: This Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for?PRIESTS STORIES: The Priesthood and the MassPASTORAL HISPANA: Adviento, tiempo de esperanza, alegría y salvaciónDear Friends,This weekend we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent and begin a whole New Year in the

"My kingdom does not belong to this world"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAYSolemnity of Christ the King (34B), November 22, 2009BURNING QUESTION: What Commandments require restitution?FEATURED BLOG: 100 Catholic Ways to PrayPRIESTS STORIES: Think you might have a religious vocation?PASTORAL HISPANA: Cristo es el Rey que está al servicio de la verdadDear Friends,This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King, the conclusion of the

"But of that day or hour, no one knows"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY"But of that day or hour, no one knows"Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (33B), November 15, 2009BURNING QUESTION: Better to pray or learn the Faith?FEATURED BLOG: Dear Congressman KennedyPRIEST STORIES: Priest donates kidney to parishionerPASTORAL HISPANA: Jesús le da sentido al fin del mundoDear Friends,This 33rd Sunday is the last of the Ordinary Sundays of the year and

"This poor widow put in more"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAYThirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time (32B), November 8, 2009BURNING QUESTION: What is Sacrifice?FEATURED BLOG: Purgatory – Biblical and ReasonablePRIEST STORIES: From devout Sikh to Catholic priestPASTORAL HISPANA: La viuda pobre si sabe ofrendarDear Friends,This Sunday our Sunday Readings tell the story of two courageous and generous widows - one in the First Reading and

"Blessed are the poor in spirit"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAYSolemnity of All Saints (AllSaintsB)November 1, 2009BURNING QUESTION: Why do we pray for the dead?FEATURED BLOG: I'm Catholic because I can't do it alone STORIES OF PRIESTS: 6-10 hour Confessions each SundayPASTORAL HISPANA: Los santos y santas interceden por nosotrosDear Friends,This weekend we celebrate the feasts of All Saints Day and All Soul's Day. In our Sunday Readings

"Your faith has saved you."

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAYThirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (30B), October 25, 2009BURNING QUESTION: What is Faith?FEATURED BLOG: Recovering Stray CatholicsVOCATION NEWS: Confessions of a Gypsy PriestPASTORAL HISPANA: El Ciego Bartimeo nos da EjemploDear Friends,Last week, Jesus chides the disciples for failing to see that authority is for service, bitterly arguing instead who is the greatest in God’s

"Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant."

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAYTwenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (29B), October 18, 2009BURNING QUESTION: Is it more noble to volunteer for secular or church work?FEATURED STORY: To be deep in history is to cease to be angrySTORIES OF PRIESTS: Pope: Priests are “Essential and irreplaceablePASTORAL HISPANA: La autoridad se trata de servicio y no de poderDear Friends,In the Gospel this Sunday, brothers

"Go, sell what you have"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAYTwenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (28B), October 11, 2009BURNING QUESTION: Does God want you to be rich?FEATURED BLOG: On being Catholic and incarceratedVOCATION NEWS: Confessions of a Basilica ConfessorPASTORAL HISPANA: Las riquezas nos pueden dominarDear Friends,In the Gospel this Sunday a rich young man asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. But he is

"And the two shall become one flesh"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAYTwenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (27B), October 4, 2009BURNING QUESTION: Is Divorce a sin?FEATURED BLOG: Hints for Happy MarriagesPASTORAL HISPANA: El Matrimonio es una AlianzaDear Friends,In the Gospel this Sunday Jesus tells his listeners plainly that there is a truth and permanence in marriage and it was always meant to be that way. Our Discussion Questions this week

"Whoever is not against us is for us"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY"Whoever is not against us is for us"Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (26B), September 27, 2009BURNING QUESTION: Can non-Catholics go to heaven?FEATURED BLOG: Tips for Effective EvangelismPRIEST STORIES: Stabbed 20 times, priest forgivesPASTORAL HISPANA: Como lidiar con el escandaloDear Friends,In last Sunday's Gospel, there was internal rivalry among the disciples. This

"If anyone wishes to be first"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net "If anyone wishes to be first"Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (25B), September 20, 2009BURNING QUESTION: Has your Faith been under attack?FEATURED BLOG: 9 Ways to Participate in Another's Sin OCATION STORIES: Because It Takes Guts to Be a Priest.PASTORAL HISPANA: Como lidiar con el escandaloDear Friends,The Gospel passage in Sunday's Readings is the

"Who do people say that I am?"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY"Who do people say that I am?"Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (24B), September 13, 2009BURNING QUESTION: Better to Pray or Learn the Faith?FEATURED BLOG: Top 10 reasons to become a Catechist VOCATION NEWS: How St. John Vianney defeated the devil PASTORAL HISPANA: La persona de fe Dear Friends,In this Sunday's Readings, Jesus and his disciples are in Caesarea Philippi

“Ephphatha!”— that is, “Be opened!”

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY"Ephphatha!"— that is, "Be opened!"Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (23B), September 6, 2009BURNING QUESTION: Is religion for the weak-minded?FEATURED BLOG: Newman Centers - "Faith home" away from homeVOCATION NEWS: "Signs of Hope" - A priest's ministry to the deafPASTORAL HISPANA: Aprender a escucharear Friends, In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus performs one of several

"But their hearts are far from me"

Catholic Living Today with ParishWorld.netTwenty-second in Sunday in Ordinary Time (22B)Issue Date: August 30, 2009BURNING QUESTION: Volunteer: "Who, Me?" FEATURED BLOG: Tradition, TraditionVOCATION NEWS: The Church Needs a Few Good ConfessorsPASTORAL HISPANA: Tradicion, TradicionDear Friends,In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus and his disciples were confronted by the Parisees for eating with unclean

“Do you also want to leave?”

BURNING QUESTION: What is Faith?FEATURED BLOG: Do you Believe or do you have Faith?VOCATION NEWS: Dual-career deacons key to Catholic churchesPASTORAL HISPANA: “¿También ustedes quieren irse?”Dear Friends,In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus confronts the disciples who were doubting his teachings, "The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe.” As a

"The bread that I will give is my flesh."

Catholic Living Today with ParishWorld.netTwentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (20B) Issue Date: August 16, 2009 BURNING QUESTION: Half a Communion?FEATURED BLOG: Duty before HolinessVOCATION NEWS: When your daughter becomes a sister…PASTORAL HISPANA: Un Pan Que Resucita MuertosDear Friends,"How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” One’s sympathies easily go with the people who ask this question

"Whoever eats this bread will live forever"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netNineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (19B)Issue Date: August 9, 2009 BURNING QUESTION: Why is First Communion so Important?FEATURED BLOG: Do You Want A Life Of Abundance?VOCATION NEWS: St. John Vianney, Patron Saint of Diocesan Priests PASTORAL HISPANA: La Eucaristia, alimento y medicina para el camino de la vidaDear Friends,This Sunday the Catholic Church

"I am the bread of life"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netEighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (18B)Issue Date: August 2, 2009BURNING QUESTION: Who Can Receive Communion?FEATURED BLOG: 9 Tips for Spiritual Dry SpellsVOCATION NEWS: Pope Explains How to Help JesusPASTORAL HISPANA: Cada domingo hagamos de la misa una gran fiesta con JesúsDear Friends,In this Sunday's Readings, the crowds again follow Jesus this time

"The people saw the sign he had done"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netSeventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (17B)Issue Date: July 26, 2009BURNING QUESTION: Why do we call the Eucharist "COMMUNION?"FEATURED BLOG: Have You Received The Rewards Of Your Giving?VOCATION NEWS: Priest's Last Words: "I Forgive You"PASTORAL HISPANA: Todos tienen hambre y sed de Dios en el mundo de hoyDear Friends,This Sunday, the Readings narrate the

"For they were like sheep without a shepherd."

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net"For they were like sheep without a shepherd."Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (16B)Issue Date: July 19, 2009BURNING QUESTION: What is "The World?"FEATURED BLOG: "We have lost the sense of sin" VOCATION NEWS: Married and Ordained: The ministry of deaconsPASTORAL HISPANA: Jesús nos invita a tener una vida equilibradaDear Friends, In this Sunday's Gospel,

"The Twelve drove out many demons"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netFourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Issue Date: July 5, 2009BURNING QUESTION: Why don't Catholics evangelize door to door? FEATURED BLOG: For People Who Can't Stand the Rosary VOCATION NEWS: No Matter What, He Always "Acts Like a Priest"PASTORAL HISPANA: La Palabra de Dios es como una semillaDear Friends,In this Sunday's Gospel, "Jesus summoned the Twelve

"He was amazed at their lack of faith."

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netFourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Issue Date: July 5, 2009BURNING QUESTION: What are the four marks of the True Church?FEATURED BLOG: Unplug, Snoop and Grow a Spine. Please.VOCATION NEWS: From Altar Server to BishopPASTORAL HISPANA: Jesus enfrentó rechazo... nosotros tambienDear Friends, Can you imagine any kind of circumstance where Jesus Christ, would

"Little girl, I say to you, arise!"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netThirteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeIssue Date: June 28, 2009 BURNING QUESTION: Why say the Rosary at funerals? FEATURED BLOG: "When God Chooses One, It Is Always to Bless All" VOCATION NEWS: Film Encourages Women To Consider SisterhoodPASTORAL HISPANA: Fuimos creados para la inmortalidadDear Friends, In this Sunday's Readings, Jesus accompanies two

"Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netTwelfth Sunday in Ordinary TimeIssue Date: June 21, 2009BURNING QUESTION: What is Faith?FEATURED BLOG: Is missing Sunday Mass a mortal sin? PASTORAL HISPANA: Jesús es el unico que puede calmar nuestras tormentasDear Friends,he fear of a storm at sea was too much for Jesus' disciples in the Sunday’s Gospel reading. Many of them were fishermen. But they

"Take it; this is my body."

Catholic Living Today with ParishWorld.netSolemnity of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ(CorpusChristiB) Issue Date: June 14, 2009BURNING QUESTION: Do you believe the Real Presence in the Eucharist? FEATURED BLOG: New Life in Christ: What it looks like, what it demands.RECONCILIATION NEWS: Chinese Christians call for forgiveness for TiananmenPASTORAL HISPANA: Beber su Sangre y Comer su Cuerpo es

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netIssue Date: June 7, 2009Trinity Sunday (TrinityB)BURNING QUESTION: What's the meaning of the Sign of the Cross?FEATURED BLOG: Is the Holy Trinity Still Relevant?PASTORAL HISPANA: La Trinidad, el misterio de Dios que amor y comuniónDear Friends,The Masses from Holy Week till now have been rich with central images from our faith. If you have not noticed it,

"Receive the Holy Spirit"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAYIssue Date: May 24, 2009Pentecost Sunday (PentecostB)Dear Friends:This weekend, Pentecost Sunday ends the season of Easter. It was on this day when the disciples came out of the room, lit up by the Holy Spirit, and started telling the people they met about Jesus. Our Discussion Questions this week will help your bible study sessions with your family, friends or church

"Proclaim the gospel to every creature."

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAYIssue Date: May 24, 2009 Ascension Sunday (AscensionB)BURNING QUESTION: Why don't you evangelize door-to-door? FEATURED BLOG: The Great Secret of Christian Prayer VOCATION NEWS: Number of Diocesan Priests Going UpPASTORAL HISPANA: Buscar las cosas de arribaDear Friends,he Solemnity of the Ascension celebrates the triumphal entry into the heavenly Jerusalem, the true and

"This I command you: love one another."

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netIssue Date: May 17, 2009 Sixth Sunday of Easter (Easter6B)BURNING QUESTION: Who is your neighbor? FEATURED BLOG: Catholic Mass vs. Protestant servicesVOCATION NEWS: "I'm praying for you to be a priest" PASTORAL HISPANA: El amor no tiene fronterasDear Friends,People think that Catholicism is simply a denomination of Christianity, a particular type or brand

"I am the true Vine"

BURNING QUESTION: Who is the Church?FEATURED BLOG: "Ask me why I'm Catholic"PASTORAL HISPANA: La Vid y los Sarmientos explica nuestra unión con DiosDear Friends,In this Sunday's Readings, Jesus refers to himself as the vine in the story of the vine and the branches. The First Readings tell of Saul and the struggles he experienced when he began his preaching ministry. Our Discussion Questions this

"I am the good shepherd."

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netIssue Date: May 3, 2009Fourth Sunday of Easter (Easter4B)BURNING QUESTION: Can we get sick from the Communion cup? FEATURED BLOG: Adoration, Silence and the Lamp of FireRECONCILIATION: Peace Corps provides alternative in tough economy PASTORAL HISPANA: Jesús es nuestro Buen PastorDear Friends,This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday. And it makes you realize

"Peace be with you"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netIssue Date: April 26, 2009Third Sunday of Easter (Easter3B)BURNING QUESTION: Is the Mass a Sacrifice or is it a Banquet?FEATURED BLOG: Small Groups, Catholic StyleVOCATION NEWS: US Ordination Class Exhibits Cultural DiversityPASTORAL HISPANA: Jesús Resucitado les da pruebas que está vivo Dear Friends,This Sunday, our Readings talk about the journey of the

A Superior Alternative to your Parish Website

Dear Pastor,Did you know that 97% of Catholic parish websites today are not even being read by the very parishioners they were designed for?Now imagine that your parish website IS NOT in that 97%.And imagine further that your parish website is like St Paul, going from house to house and evangelizing 24 hours a day – even while you sleep.Imagine how more VIBRANT & SPIRITUALLY CHARGED your parish

"Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netIssue Date: April 19, 2009Second Sunday of Easter (Easter2B)BURNING QUESTION: What is Conscience? FEATURED BLOG: Why not just get rid of the Old Testament? RECONCILIATION NEWS: "I don't want to revenge!" PASTORAL HISPANA: Jesús nos revela su divina misericordiaDear Friends, The Catholic Church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday this weekend. And it couldn't

"They have taken the Lord from the tomb"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netIssue Date: April 12, 2009Easter Sunday (LEasterB)BURNING QUESTION: Do you invite the poor to your banquet?FEATURED BLOG: "Easter is not a low-budget Christmas!"PASTORAL HISPANA: La resurrección de Cristo cambió al mundoDear Friends,This is the week we celebrate the Easter Triduum - Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Pope Benedict calls it the

"This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many."

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netIssue Date: April 5, 2009Palm Sunday (LPalmB)BURNING QUESTION: What sacraments were instituted by Jesus on Holy Thursday?FEATURED BLOG: Jerusalem! Jerusalem! Jerusalem!VOCATION NEWS: El Grano Que MuerePASTORAL HISPANA: Pontiff: God Never Ceases to Call VocationsDear Friends:The Sunday before Easter is observed by virtually all Christians -- Protestant,

"But if it dies, it produces much fruit."

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netIssue Date: March 29, 2009, Fifth Sunday in Lent (L5B)BURNING QUESTION: What's wrong with this chain email?FEATURED BLOG: Servant, Soldier and Slave of ChristRECONCILIATION NEWS: Nobel Peace Prize winner's work never done PASTORAL HISPANA: El Grano Que MuereDear Friends,"Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son"Issue Date: March 22, 2009Fourth Sunday in Lent (L4B)Dear Friends,This Sunday's Readings contains the famous John 3:16 which speaks of how much God loved the world. Some ask that if He really loves the world how can He condemn anyone to eternal punishment? If you've ever stumbled trying to explain

"Stop making my Father's house a marketplace."

Catholic Living TodayIssue date: March 15, 2009 BURNING QUESTION: Is it OK for God to get angry?FEATURED BLOG: What if this is your last Lent?VOCATION NEWS:PASTORAL HISPANA: Los mandamientos, señal de AlianzaDear Friends, We start our journey this week with Discussion Questions on the Sunday Readings for use by prayer groups or for individual prayer. For those in the RCIA program, the Readings

"This is my beloved Son. Listen to him."

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net"This is my beloved Son. Listen to him."Issue Date: March 8, 2009Second Sunday in Lent (L2B)BURNING QUESTION: Is Jesus and God the Same? FEATURED BLOG: A Priest Who Transformed A ParishVOCATION NEWS: Hard Times Boost Ranks of Religious OrderPASTORAL HISPANA: La transfiguración, testimonio de JesúsDear Friends,We start our journey this week with Discussion

"Repent, and believe in the gospel."

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net"Repent, and believe in the gospel."Issue Date: March 1, 2009First Sunday in Lent (L1B)BURNING QUESTION: "What is Faith?"FEATURED BLOG: What 's Noah's Ark have to do with Lent?RECONCILIATION: The virtue of forgiveness and reconciliationPASTORAL HISPANA: Podemos acompañar a Jesús en el desiertoDear Friends,We start our journey this week with Discussion

"I say to you, rise, pick up your mat, and go home."

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netIssue Date: February 22, 2009Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (7B) BURNING QUESTION: Why do you participate in the Ash Wednesday rites?FEATURED BLOG: Lent Prep: A Confession PrimerRECONCILIATION: Love Your EnemiesPASTORAL HISPANA: Jesús nos sana integralmenteDear Friends,We start our journey this week with Discussion Questions on the Sunday Readings for

"Repent, and believe in the gospel"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.netIssue Date: January 25, 2009Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (3B)BURNING QUESTION: Is it better to be a lukewarm Catholic or an on-fire Protestant?FEATURED BLOG: Priests Are Not Theological Vending MachinesRECONCILIATION: Obama proclaims 'National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation'PASTORAL HISPANA: Conversion de San Pablo Dear Friends, We start our journey

“We have found the Messiah”

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net“We have found the Messiah”Issue Date: January 18, 2009Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (2B)BURNING QUESTION: What is Holiness? FEATURED BLOG: 10 rules for handling disagreement like a ChristianVOCATION NEWS: A father and son swim the Tiber -- and become priestsPASTORAL HISPANA: Queremos conocer a Jesús Dear Friends, We start our journey this week with

You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased"

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY with ParishWorld.net"Issue Date: January 11, 2009Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (B) BURNING QUESTION: Why do Catholic parents baptize their babies? FEATURED BLOG: Great Priests Have Helped Me Throughout My LifeVOCATION NEWS: Why does a young man consider the priesthood?PASTORAL HISPANA: El bautismo de Cristo, un nuevo nacimientoDear Friends,We start our journey this week