“Here’s my theory: Those people who go around the table and say what they are thankful for at Thanksgiving dinner — they are happier than those who don’t.”
Thanksgiving: A spiritual exercise
Thanksgiving recipe: Apple pie oat bars
“I designed a simple recipe so we could enter a moment of thanksgiving during Thanksgiving preparation. It’s without fuss and can be made the day before.”
Sunday Scripture readings: Nov. 21, 2021
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
First reading: Dn 7:13-14
Second reading: Rv 1:5-8
Gospel: Jn 18:33-37
Laudato Si’ Action Platform set to integrate encyclical into Church life
Coordinated through the Dicastery for Integral Human Development, the platform, which launched Nov. 14, is “a seven-year journey that will see our communities committed in different ways to becoming totally sustainable, in the spirit of integral ecology,” Pope Francis said.
Times Square billboard will promote, celebrate ‘Bible in a Year’ podcast
The creators of the daily podcast that leads listeners through the Bible’s narrative have announced several new initiatives designed to highlight the show’s success and attract even more listeners.
USCCB novena prays for religious liberty ahead of Christ the King feast
The U.S. bishops have urged Catholics to pray a novena for religious liberty in the nine days leading up to the feast of Christ the King on the last Sunday of Ordinary Time, which this year is Nov. 21.
Sunday Scripture readings: Nov. 14, 2021
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Dn 12:1-3
Second reading: Heb 10:11-14, 18
Gospel: Mk 13:24-32
Accompany, pray for people experiencing depression, burnout, pope says
In a video message released by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network Nov. 3, the pope offered his prayer intention for the month of November, which he dedicated to people experiencing depression.