The Conewago Chapel
The American Catholic Almanac: A Daily Reader of Patriots, Saints, Rogues, and Ordinary People Who Changed the United States, by Brian Burch and Emily Stimpson, is one of those…
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Practical Ideas for Faith Formation Classes
I spend much time thinking about how to share the faith with families. The fact that it is my job is only part of the reason, the main…
The Sneakiest of the Deadly Sins
Readings for October 12, 2014: 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time At age 16, life was about rock ‘n roll. If my own band was not performing on Saturday…
Make Babies
Sixth-grade catechism class naturally covers a lot of Catholic themes during its year-long trip through the Bible. One of them is marriage and children. I don’t ever stand…
Peace and Security
Readings for October 5, 2014: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time A few years ago, I toured northern England. There, stretching 73 miles from coast to coast, the Roman…
Catechesis: To Echo
In the last few years I have noticed more DVD or computer-based programs available for religious education programs. This year, there are three big ones out there for…
Talk vs. Action
Readings for September 28, 2014: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Tim There will never be a shortage of words. Words are plentiful because talk is cheap. It’s easy to…
Breath
I’ve been retired a while now and have been moved to the place where I am constantly reading and seeking all of the “natural” points of view about health. …
Catechetical Sunday: Themes Change, Conversion is Constant
Yesterday marked the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)’s annual celebration of Catechetical Sunday–an unofficial kick-off to parish catechesis, which generally starts in September (following the academic calendar).…
The Generosity of God
Readings for September 21, 2014: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time “But that’s not fair!” Most parents have heard this phrase umpteen times. The notion of fairness, also known…