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Assisi Pilgrimage
Recently, I had the opportunity to go on Pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy. It had been my interest to travel there to get to know more about...
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Sep 3, 20241 min read
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Open Wide Our Hearts
I've been thinking about the recent holiday we celebrated Juneteenth and the many steps we have taken toward reconciliation with our...
JoyfulCatechist
Jun 21, 20241 min read
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Catholic Social Teaching as a Foundation for Inclusion
I was thinking about how our Catholic parishes are sometimes challenged in being in tune with the needs of the community. How do we lead...
JoyfulCatechist
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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Personal Encounter
As the Directory of Catechesis (75) tells us, "At the center of every catechesis is the living encounter with Christ." As catechists, we...
JoyfulCatechist
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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Teaching about Saints
I purchased the “Saints and Me!” Series (these are the small books in the picture) and I believe they are good resources for Catechesis! ...
JoyfulCatechist
May 2, 20241 min read
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Early Church Document: The Didache
Pronunciation of Didache: I have been a practicing Catholic for a few years now. I am a "cradle-catholic" and have received all the...
JoyfulCatechist
May 1, 20244 min read
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St. Joseph the Worker
Today, we celebrate St. Joseph, the silent saint in Scripture who is not quoted once in the New Testament. He served humbly and...
JoyfulCatechist
May 1, 20242 min read
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A Call to Service
On April 25, 2023, we lost a person who devoted his life to service. Harry Belafonte passed away at the age of 96. He would have been...
JoyfulCatechist
Mar 6, 20243 min read
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Forgiveness - Yet again!
Forgiveness!! How can we truly move forward when we hold anger in our hearts? It is difficult. And even though we may be pained by...
JoyfulCatechist
Feb 20, 20241 min read
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Saint of the Day
Today, January 23, 2024, we celebrate Saint Marianne Cope. Saint Marianne Cope’s Story Though leprosy scared off most people in...
JoyfulCatechist
Jan 23, 20241 min read
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The chalking of the doors.
Happy New Year! What I have learned is that there are many ways we can evangelize. Often times we teach others about our faith by...
JoyfulCatechist
Jan 8, 20241 min read
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The Season of Advent
The Advent season is upon us. We begin our new liturgical calendar (Cycle B) on December 3 this year. Praise God! You may be searching...
JoyfulCatechist
Nov 29, 20232 min read
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Today's Gospel reminds me of the story of Astronaut Jose Hernandez
A biographical movie was released last month , A Million Miles Away, about the inspirational story of astronaut José M. Hernández (played...
JoyfulCatechist
Oct 12, 20232 min read
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How do you envision your spiritual journey?
To some a spiritual journey is like a hike because there are times when we are on smooth and level terrain where we can walk with little...
JoyfulCatechist
Oct 12, 20232 min read
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St. Francis of Assisi
Today is the memorial of St. Francis of Assisi who was a protector of God’s creations, lived by the Holy Gospel, and was devoted to...
JoyfulCatechist
Oct 4, 20231 min read
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Revisiting Forgiveness
The Readings today are about forgiveness. Click here to read the Scripture and Gospel for this 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Why revisit...
JoyfulCatechist
Sep 17, 20233 min read
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Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today, one of the six additional days of obligation, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In...
JoyfulCatechist
Aug 15, 20231 min read
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Love God with all your Heart!
This morning’s reading is from the Old Testament. In this passage, Moses shares one of God’s commandments to the people of Israel....
JoyfulCatechist
Aug 12, 20232 min read
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Three Parables and Grandparents
WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY HOLY MASS HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS St Peter's Basilica Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary...
JoyfulCatechist
Aug 10, 20235 min read
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The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
During this morning's Mass for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Fr. Joe Schwab does a beautiful reflection during the Homily...
JoyfulCatechist
Aug 6, 20231 min read
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