Catechesis is a responsibility of the entire Christian community. This is should not be the work of catechists and priests alone, but of the whole community of the faithful. The Christian community follows the development of catechetical processes, for children, young people and adults, as a duty that involves and binds it directly. (GDC 220) A fully Christian community can exist only when a systematic catechesis of all its members takes place and when an effective and well developed catechesis of adults is regarded as the central task of the catechetical enterprise.” (ACCC, no. 25). For anyone interested in learning about our faith in easy-to-digest, bite-sized chunks, Flocknote is offering two email programs, one to study the gospel, and one to read the Catechism of the Catholic Church. These programs are free! Click on a link below to sign up for this wonderful opportunity!
www.flocknote.com/gospel to study the gospels in a year with the Ignatius Study Bible commentary.
In addition to these offerings, we have a local Catholic radio station, WFJS 1260 AM, where you can hear a multitude of programs on our Catholic faith. You can also live stream the broadcast on your tablet or cell phone. Check out their website,
www.domesticchurchmedia.org for more information.
For young adults, Theology on Tap is an informal way to ask questions or simply listen as others ask questions that you've always wondered about the Catholic faith. Click here for links to more information, and to register for the next session on Tuesday, August 18.
An important discipline in the life of the Spirit is spiritual reading. Through spiritual reading we have some say over what enters our minds. There are so many good books about the lives of holy men and women, about remarkable examples of peace-making, about communities that bring life to the poor and the oppressed, and the spiritual life itself. This summer, try packing a good spiritual book to read on your vacation, or settle on the couch for a few moments a day with a really "good" book!
Today is the First Day of Summer…Does it matter what I wear to mass? In a word? Yes! Our choice of attire reflects the importance we place on an event. While it is certainly true that the Lord knows our hearts and that all are welcome in His House, the choices we make regarding our appearance are a way of providing a witness to our brothers and sisters that worship is important, and that the Church is no ordinary place. Give it some thought!
The Respect Life Ministry of OLS-SA is hosting a group rosary at an online Zoom conference every Wednesday evening at 6:45 PM. We invite everyone to join us in praying this rosary as a group for the express intention of an end to abortion. Click the article title for contact information and details.