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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


Fratelli Tutti (on fraternity and social friendship)
As I read this week's Lectio Divina, we are asked to reflect on how we can make our life a gift for others in charity, in love. One of...

JoyfulCatechist
Aug 4, 20233 min read


To whom much is given, much will be required (Luke 12:48)
This morning I ran across the following quote, "To whom much is given, much will be required (Luke 12:48). If you have heard that line of...

JoyfulCatechist
Jul 29, 20233 min read


For who do we pray?
PRAYER FOR BOTH – THE WEAK AND THE STRONG “All of us live our lives in exile. We live in our separate riddles, partially separated from...

JoyfulCatechist
Jul 18, 20234 min read


A story of conversion
A few days ago I was searching YouTube to watch Bishop Barron's Daily Gospel for the week. In looking for the sermon, I found this video...

JoyfulCatechist
May 9, 20231 min read


One Young Person's Faith Journey
(This article originally appeared in the TAU-USA Winter 2023 Issue #108) By Kathleen Molaro, OFS Franciscan Youth and Young Adult...

JoyfulCatechist
May 2, 20234 min read


Prayer for Migrants and Refugees
Lord Jesus, when you multiplied the loaves and fishes, you provided more than food for the body, you offered us the gift of yourself, the...

JoyfulCatechist
May 1, 20231 min read


153 Fish
Today's reading, on the Friday in the Octave of Easter, always resonates with me. The reading is from the Gospel according to John,...

JoyfulCatechist
Apr 14, 20234 min read


Resurrection, Easter, Sunday
As I reflect upon Holy Week, I am filled with hope for our Church and for the world! Each event at our Saint Barbara Parish was filled...

JoyfulCatechist
Apr 10, 20232 min read


Passion (Palm) Sunday
After a beautiful Palm Sunday Mass, I sit here thinking about God's amazing plan for us. He loves us so much he gave his only son Jesus...

JoyfulCatechist
Apr 2, 20231 min read


Remembering Bishop David O' Connell
Bishop O'Connell lived in the image of Christ. May he rest in our heavenly Father's Kingdom forever and ever. Amen.

JoyfulCatechist
Mar 1, 20231 min read


Learning to Forgive
The season of Lent brings me back to my own personal journey through life. I have made many mistakes and perhaps hurt a few people along...

JoyfulCatechist
Mar 1, 20234 min read


How friendship with others helps us develop our relationship with God.
Yesterday was the Feast of Saints Basil and Gregory. They enjoyed a profound friendship. In the following short essay by Father Billy...

JoyfulCatechist
Jan 3, 20235 min read
In hope we are saved
An excerpt from ENCYCLICAL LETTER SPE SALVI OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF BENEDICT XVI TO THE BISHOPS PRIESTS AND DEACONS MEN AND WOMEN...

JoyfulCatechist
Nov 17, 20224 min read
What are the Catholic Social Teachings of the Church?
As Catholics, we are called to be our brothers' and sisters' keeper. The Catholic Social Teachings (CST) are integral to how we live our...

JoyfulCatechist
Nov 7, 20222 min read
The Role of the Catechist
Recently, I received this link to an article written by the Los Angeles Archdiocese, Coordinator of Catechist Formation, Flor de Maria...

JoyfulCatechist
Oct 21, 20221 min read


St. Francis of Assisi
On October 4th we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi. Here are a couple of videos that capture his story beautifully. The students enjoyed...

JoyfulCatechist
Oct 5, 20221 min read
Ten Principles of Spiritual Life
MARCH 19, 2019 // THE HUMAN CONDITION Msgr. Michael Heintz Ten principles of the spiritual life 1. “Spirituality” or being “spiritual”...

JoyfulCatechist
Sep 30, 20224 min read
Movies to Consider for Family Time
The following movies recommended by www.acatholic.org all rights reserved. A Catholic Moment 95 Best Catholic Movies to Rent Online For...

JoyfulCatechist
Sep 29, 20222 min read


What is Catechesis?
On this past Sunday, we celebrated catechetical Sunday. "This is my body given for you" Luke 22:19 Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful...

JoyfulCatechist
Sep 20, 20223 min read
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