Families Growing in Faith
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Family is where faith is first experienced, handed down, and lived.
We invite you to look here for a variety of content, experiences,
and activities for youth, teens, and adults to grow in faith.
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Links
- Fr. Robert Barron on The Ascension of Jesus
- PSR At Home Hub
- World Day of Prayer for Vocations
- Stations of the Cross with Bishop Barron
- Teaching Catholic Kids
- Our Sunday Visitor
- USCCB Facebook page
- Simply Catholic
- National Catholic Reporter
- Catholic Relief Services
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Youngstown
- Bishop's Appeal
- Camp Catholic
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Prayer
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9Responsorial Psalm 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16Gospel Mt 10:7-15
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Word on Fire
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Create A Family Prayer Space At Home
In the coming weeks, families will be spending more time together at home. One good use of this time would be to pray together on a regular basis. This prayer time together can be enhanced by creating a place in your home dedicated to prayer.
Making a place for prayer in our home can help us do what the Gospel tells us, to go into an “inner room” to pray (Matthew 6:6). Make your prayer place as quiet, uncluttered, and “desert-like” as possible. It can be the corner of a room or any unused space. Furnish your prayer place with a Bible, prayer books, cross, rosary, icons, and a candle. Encourage family members to use the prayer place for personal as well as family prayer. You can bless your place of prayer, saying:Come, Holy God. Dwell in this place of prayer,
and bless it with your peace and presence.
Bless all who seek you here.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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Activities
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How To Talk ToYour ChildrenAbout Covid-19
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Care of the Earth
Earth Day is April 22 of every year. April 22, 2020 will mark 50 years of Earth Day and the theme is climate change. We can make a better world for everyone. Please explore these Earth Day resources for families.
The Most Astounding Fact - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked by a reader of TIME magazine, "What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?" This is his answer.
10 things you need to know about Pope Francis' Laudato Si
Pope Francis' highly-anticipated environmental encyclical has arrived and Fr. James Martin, S.J., presents the ten things you need to know about it.
Backyard Scavenger Hunt for Earth Day
During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the Creation Care Team of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Wake Forest, North Carolina created this Backyard Scavenger Hunt to encourage members to get outside and appreciate creation.
Family Reflection for Earth Day
At this stop on your faith trek, you'll read the creation story in the Bible. Then, you'll take a trip to a special place to remember God's love for the world.
Laudato Si Catholic Relief Service
A collaborative 7-part video series presented by the USCCB and Catholic Relief Services on Catholic Social Teaching. Hear from Father James Martin, SJ, Dr. Carolyn Woo, and Cardinal Peter Turkson as they discuss Care for God's Creation.
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Catholic News
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ChurchPOP
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Kanye West opened up about his pro-life views in a recent Forbes interview after announcing his 2020 presidential bid. Forbes asked West The post Kanye West Slams Planned Parenthood: “White...
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This will be so powerful! 💪💪💪 On July 4, Fr. Bill Peckman, Fr. James Altman, and Fr. Richard Heilman announced their call The post 3 Priests Call For 40 Days of Prayer & Fasting to Drive...
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Vatican YouTube
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Catholic Link
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Volunteering is incredibly beneficial to our spiritual growth. Serving in the community provides opportunities to focus on the needs of... The post Can Moms Volunteer? 9 Tips To Make It Work appeared...
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The Virtue of Justice Before we can begin to understand patriotism as a virtue, we have to first look to... The post The Virtue Of Patriotism appeared first on Catholic Link.
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Serving the Church by bringing the Catholic faith to life, Our Sunday Visitor is a Catholic publisher serving millions of Catholics globally through its publishing, offertory, and communication services. Click on the logo above to visit their site.
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Grotto Stories
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Connecting Catholics to church, faith and the common good with independent news, analysis and spiritual reflection.
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Catholic News Service
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Social Justice Issues
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Catholic Relief Services
This is the official international Catholic relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies and serving Catholics in the United States as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world.
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St. Joseph Cares
This parish organization serves the needs of Portage County guided by the Corporal Works of Mercy . . . “For I was hungry and you gave me
something to eat, . . . Feed the Hungry
I was thirsty and you gave me
something to drink, . . .
Give Drink to the Thirsty
I was a stranger and you invited me in,
. . . Shelter the Homeless
I needed clothes and you clothed me,
. . . Clothe the Naked
I was sick and you looked after me,
. . . Comfort the Sick
I was in prison and you came to visit me.”
. . . Visit the Imprisoned
Click here to learn more.
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Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown extends the love and compassion of Jesus Christ to those who are poor, vulnerable, and without hope. Through tangible assistance and other essential services, Catholic Charities affirms human dignity, meets basic human needs, strengthens families, builds communities, and empowers others to transform their lives.
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Respect Life
Building a culture that cherishes
and protects every human life
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Bishop's Appeal
The Diocese of Youngstown's Department for Social Concerns overseas the Annual Bishop’s Appeal, a diocesan wide initiative taking place during the season of Lent, that calls the entire Church Family to minister to all those seeking assistance. Your gifts of time, talent and treasure allow us to extend the ministry of Jesus Christ each and every day.
Ministries Supported by theAnnual Bishop’s Appeal
- Catholic Charities in Six Counties & Diocese
- Office of Social Concerns
- Office of Hispanic Ministry
- Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
- Office of Evangelization & Lay Formation Ministry
- Seminarian Formation
- Office of Religious Education
- Office of Pro-Life, Marriage & Family Ministry
- Office of Vocations
- Office of the Tribunal
- Catholic Television Network of Youngstown
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