"For every one who exalts himself will be humbled"

Last Sunday Jesus told us that we can enter heaven only by the narrow gate. This Sunday, August 29, 2010, He offers us the key to that gate. And that key is Humility. Our Discussion Questions will guide your Sunday Bible Study sessions with your family, friends and church groups.New in ParishWorld: Audio and Video podcastsWe start this week's edition by inviting you to view some new features we

"Strive to enter through the narrow gate"

In Sunday’s Gospel for August 22, 2010, Jesus speaks about the narrow gate.The question posed by a villager to Him was: "Will only a few be saved?" Jesus answers by saying that the invitation is open but the way into t he kingdom is narrow and demands more than casual interest. Our Discussion Questions will guide your Sunday Bible Study sessions with your family, friends and church groups.Who

"Blessed are you among women"

It is not often that the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary falls on a Sunday. And this weekend, August 15, 2010, our Church reflects on the historical and pastoral significance of this important feast, as well as its relevance for our own life. Our Discussion Questions will guide your Sunday Bible Study sessions with your family, friends and church groups.Feast of the

"You also must be prepared"

Most people in the US say they “believe in” God. Our Sunday Readings for August 8, 2010 invite us to get a better handle on the true nature of Christian faith, which entails much more than just believing that God exists. Our Discussion Questions will guide your Sunday Bible Study sessions with your family, friends and church groups.What is Faith?This Sunday’s Readings begins with a wonderful