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Thursday, October 30, 2014
English "Relatio Synodi" Published
The final "relatio" of the Synod of Bishops on the Family -- "Pastoral Challenges to the Family in the Context of Evangelization" -- has been published in English. Click here to access the report.
Monday, October 27, 2014
40 Days for Life: One Week to Go!
With one week left in the campaign, have you been participating in "40 Days for Life"? Click here to read the latest update.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Have you signed the poverty pledge?
Catholic Charities USA has reached 33% of its goal of 20,000 signatures on the Pledge to Fight Poverty in America. Click here for more information.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Speech at the Conclusion of the Synod
A "provisional" translation of Pope Francis's speech at the conclusion of the Synod is available here. (At the time of this posting, the "official" translation was not available.) The speech is noteworthy for several reasons, including the mention of some "tensions and temptations," such as inflexibility, a "destructive tendency to goodness," and "coming down off the cross" to please people rather than doing the Will of God.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
As you may be aware, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Click here to access a prayer calendar for the month.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Resources for World Mission Day
Resources for World Mission Day (Sunday, October 19) are available here from the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Message for World Mission Day 2014
Sunday, October 19 is World Mission Day. Click here to access the message from Pope Francis for this day.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Are you praying for the synod?
Remember to pray for the Synod of Bishops meeting in Rome until October 19. Click here for more information from the USCCB site. Here is the prayer from Pope Francis for the Synod, available at the link above:
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
in you we contemplate
the splendor of true love,
to you we turn with trust.
in you we contemplate
the splendor of true love,
to you we turn with trust.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
grant that our families too
may be places of communion and prayer,
authentic schools of the Gospel
and small domestic Churches.
grant that our families too
may be places of communion and prayer,
authentic schools of the Gospel
and small domestic Churches.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
may families never again
experience violence, rejection and division:
may all who have been hurt or scandalized
find ready comfort and healing.
may families never again
experience violence, rejection and division:
may all who have been hurt or scandalized
find ready comfort and healing.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
may the approaching Synod of Bishops
make us once more mindful
of the sacredness and inviolability of the family,
and its beauty in God's plan.
may the approaching Synod of Bishops
make us once more mindful
of the sacredness and inviolability of the family,
and its beauty in God's plan.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
graciously hear our prayer.
graciously hear our prayer.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
October Issue of Stop Trafficking
Click here to access the October issue of the Stop Trafficking newsletter, focusing on providing assistance to trafficking survivors for their healing journey.
Friday, October 3, 2014
Pray for the Synod
The USCCB has provided great resources for the upcoming Synod of Bishops on the Family (October 5-19, 2014). Click here to access those resources. Here is the prayer for the Synod (also available through the same link):
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
in you we contemplate
the splendor of true love,
to you we turn with trust.
in you we contemplate
the splendor of true love,
to you we turn with trust.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
grant that our families too
may be places of communion and prayer,
authentic schools of the Gospel
and small domestic Churches.
grant that our families too
may be places of communion and prayer,
authentic schools of the Gospel
and small domestic Churches.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
may families never again
experience violence, rejection and division:
may all who have been hurt or scandalized
find ready comfort and healing.
may families never again
experience violence, rejection and division:
may all who have been hurt or scandalized
find ready comfort and healing.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
may the approaching Synod of Bishops
make us once more mindful
of the sacredness and inviolability of the family,
and its beauty in God's plan.
may the approaching Synod of Bishops
make us once more mindful
of the sacredness and inviolability of the family,
and its beauty in God's plan.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
graciously hear our prayer.
graciously hear our prayer.
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