Here are six perspectives on the Sign of the Cross that reveal why making it opens us to life-transforming graces.
Why Catholics make the sign of the cross
Can small Christian communities help heal a ‘Eucharistic famine’? This Maryknoll priest thinks so
Maryknoll Father Joseph Healey is sought out as an expert in what it means to answer Jesus’ call as a disciple and to be sent forth as an apostle.
Father Ron Rolheiser: The Spirituality of Eugene de Mazenod
The founder of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Saint Eugene de Mazenod, said that Christian discipleship and spirituality is something of value and importance for everyone.
Mayhew Lake parishioners post stories on ‘Wall of Grace and Mercy’
“Being able to better explain our own faith will help us listen and welcome them,” said Jackie Popp, member of the One in Christ ACC discipleship committee.
Archbishop Hebda’s pastoral letter invites parishioners to be evangelizers
The document especially emphasizes the formation of parish Synod Evangelization Teams that in successive years will help establish parish-based small groups, find ways to teach about the Mass while enhancing liturgies and focusing on the Eucharist and assist parents in forming their children in the faith.
Bishop Kettler: Answering Mary’s call to conversion
“This month, let us turn to Mary in a special way as a spiritual role model to emulate and as a loving mother who faithfully brings all of our cares and concerns to her Son, Jesus.”
Effie Caldarola: Advent’s call to discipleship
During Advent, we pray about our call to be disciples. But what does “discipleship” mean?
Bishop Kettler: The first shall be last: Being a ‘servant of all’
We follow Mary’s example as ‘servant of all’ when we place the needs and safety of others ahead of our own.