In case the easiest possible lesson format hasn’t enticed you to do this week’s Home Lesson yet, here’s a little extra incentive: On Sunday, the Pope will officially announce that Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha will soon be named SAINT Kateri! Known as the Lily of the Mohawks, Kateri was a convert and catechist to the Mohawk [...]
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Saints’ Stories
February 15, 2012Spiritual Communion
October 18, 2011As you know, one of the Precepts of the Church is that Catholics must go to Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, and receive Communion at least once a year during the Easter Season. However, there are legitimate reasons for missing Mass on Sundays or weekdays. Despite your best efforts, illness, weather, or [...]
Patron of Artists
December 27, 2009According to legend, Saint Luke was the first iconographer and the Blessed Virgin Mary was his favorite subject. Various works have been attributed to his hand including the one in your Family Formation Home Lesson packet this month. Whether Luke ever actually painted the Blessed Mother or not, we get a most beautiful “picture” of [...]
The Lord Keeps His Promises
December 8, 2009(NOTE: I just happened to find this fabulous quote from St. Augustine this morning while paging through the Liturgy of the Hours, and had to share it with you. It’s the exact message taught in this month’s classroom lessons – only much more brilliantly expressed!) God established a time for his promises and a time [...]
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