"No prophet is accepted in his own native place."

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY Fourth Sunday in Ordinary time (4C), January 31, 2010BURNING QUESTION: Is Passion good or bad?FEATURED BLOG: How To Use Your Words To Create Your RealityPRIEST STORIES: Why This Gen-Xer Is a PriestPASTORAL HISPANA: Jesus es nuestro ejemplo que nos invita a ser profetasDear Friends,In this Sunday's Gospel, the other shoe drops. Last week, Jesus spoke in the synagogue and

"Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing."

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY The Third Sunday in Ordinary time (3C), January 24, 2010BURNING QUESTION: Is Jesus & God the same?FEATURED BLOG: 5 ways to prepare for MassVOCATION NEWS: Late Haitian Archbishop remembered as a humble man PASTORAL HISPANA: Buena Noticia, estamos llamados a serDear Friends,In this Sunday's Readings, two men unroll papyrus scrolls and read them to the people. In each case,

"Do whatever he tells you."

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY The Second Sunday in Ordinary time (2C), January 17, 2010BURNING QUESTION: What are the four components of conjugal Matrimony?FEATURED BLOG: Is It Okay to "Parish Shop"PRIEST STORIES: 10 ways to promote religious vocationsPASTORAL HISPANA: Lo que aprendemos de las Bodas de CanáDear Friends,First the Church celebrated Epiphany and then, last Sunday, the Lord’s Baptism. This

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

CATHOLIC LIVING TODAY The Feast of the Baptism of our Lord (BaptismofLordC), January 10, 2010BURNING QUESTION: Why do Catholics baptize infants?FEATURED BLOG: Polishing our halos and tuning our harpsPRIEST STORY: Thanks to our Ace - the PriestsPASTORAL HISPANA: Bautizados para que el Mundo sea DiferenteDear Friends,This Sunday marks the formal end of our Christmas season. Jesus' early life is now

"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