"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