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- Sunday Readings 1-29-23
- How Do I Practice Lectio Divina?
- Lectio Divina 1-29-23
- Pope Benedict
- Walking with Moms in Need
- Laudato Si’ - Care For Our Common Home
- Sunday Mass Activities
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- PSR Registration 2022-2023
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Podcasts Worth Checking Out!
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Saint of the Day
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The National Eucharistic Revival is a three-year process sponsored by the U.S. Catholic Bishops to “inspire and prepare the People of God to be formed, healed, converted, united, and sent out to a hurting and hungry world through a renewed encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist – the source and summit of our Catholic faith”.
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- Eucharistic Revival 1-29-23
- Sunday of the Word of God 1-22-23
- National Eucharistic Revival 1-5
- Discovering the Eucharist at Bethlehem
- Beholding the Lord as He Beholds Us
- Quotes
- I Am Here
- National Eucharistic Revival in the Diocese of Youngstown
- Recovering the Connection Between the Resurrection and the Eucharist
- Real Presence
- Bring Your Children to the Table
- Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist
- Heart Speaks to Heart
- Bishop Barron: Sacrifice, Covenant, Banquet
- Eucharistic Heart of Jesus is Central to the Sisters of Life
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The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the national anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, working to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ "... to bring glad tidings to the poor ... liberty to captives ... sight to the blind, and let the oppressed go free." (Luke 4:18)The belief that those who are directly affected by unjust systems and structures have the best insight into knowing how to change them is central to CCHD. CCHD works to break the cycle of poverty by helping low-income people participate in decisions that affect their lives, families and communities. CCHD offers a hand up, not a hand out.
https://www.usccb.org/committees/catholic-campaign-human-development
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Prayer
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Catholic Link
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4 hours agoOne of the most curious celebrations in the Catholic Church is the blessing of throats for St. Blaise’s memorial on February 3rd. I can recall as a small child being told about the blessing of...
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3 days agoMany people never thought they would live to see the day when Roe v Wade was overturned. This historical decision, while very praiseworthy, comes with a call to action. There is no better time than...
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4 days agoThe Lent and Easter seasons mark the holiest times of the year for us as Catholics. It’s essential that we start preparing now for Lent so that Lent will be a season spent preparing for Easter. This...
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4 days agoI don’t have time to pray I have almost always struggled to feel like I pray “enough.” Believe it or not, the last time that I could definitively say that I didn’t struggle with that was before I had...
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a week ago“What was wonderful about childhood is that anything in it is a wonder.” – G. K. Chesterton As a child, I remember exploring in the woods for hours with my cousins, playing in the creek and climbing...
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Create A Family Prayer Space
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, families have spent 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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Hallow Blog
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a month agoOne week after we celebrate the birth of Christ, we give thanks to His mother on the Solemnity. The post The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 2023 – Church Teaching, Mass Readings, Prayers appeared... -
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2 weeks agoWhere to Get Ashes: Table of Contents Ash Wednesday remains an extremely popular day within the Church, as many Catholics (and non-Catholics) will receive ashes–perhaps even if they don’t regularly...
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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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Vatican YouTube
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Life Teen Blog
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a month agoTHE DISCOMFORT OF WAITING “Even before the light turned red, my hand was locked on my phone, thumbing its way to Instagram.” In the perfect story of life, the next line would probably read, “and...
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2 months agoIt was a Thursday night, and I remember sitting on my bathroom floor weeping, thinking to myself, “I wonder how long it will take them to notice?” I was 16, newly licensed, playing high school...
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Rome Reports
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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. Find out more at www.ccdoy.org/.
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Respect Life
Building a culture that cherishes
and protects every human life
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Support Ukraine
Bishop Bonnar has invited everyone to consider making a donation to provide humanitarian and spiritual assistance to the people of Ukraine and the region, through the U.S. Bishops’ Collection to Aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Visit https://doy.org/Ukraine/ to learn more.
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Annual Diocesan 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 Communications
- Office of Missionary Discipleship
- Department of Canonical Services
- Department of Clergy and Religious Services
- Department of Financial Services
- Department of Pastoral and Education
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