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A lesson from the rich young man - The Catholic Messenger
Oct 8, 2015 · By Fr. Jake Greiner. Many of us are familiar with the interaction that Jesus has with the rich young man as told in three of the Gospels (Matt. 19:16-22, Mark 10:17-22, and Luke 18:18-23).
Learn to love yourself so that you can love others
Jan 27, 2022 · By Jenna Ebener. One concept I have been pondering the past couple of months has been self-compassion. You are likely familiar with the second greatest commandment as told by Jesus: “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31).
Praying Psalm 23: The Good Shepherd - The Catholic Messenger
Feb 18, 2021 · Learn how to read and pray Psalm 23, attributed to King David, who was a shepherd of the sheep. Discover how Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, gives us rest, restoration, peace and eternal life.
Month of the rosary: reflections on a tradition
Sep 27, 2018 · Learn how the rosary developed as a form of prayer connected to the liturgy and the life of Christ. The article traces the origin of the rosary from the monastic custom of praying the 150 psalms to the addition of the Luminous mysteries by Pope John Paul II.
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Growing in relationship with Christ this Advent season
Dec 7, 2023 · There is nothing wrong with preparing a good meal for our families or finding the perfect Christmas gift for our children or parents but our Lord makes it clear that nothing is more important than pursuing a relationship with God.
What priests need from their parishioners - The Catholic Messenger
Apr 12, 2018 · This week’s Catholic Messenger features stories about parish planning and collaboration and the announcement of priest assignments, a natural outcome of the planning process.
A ‘small’ change in a prayer of the Mass - The Catholic Messenger
Feb 10, 2021 · Parishes don’t have to buy new books; the priest (or deacon at other rites) just needs to remember to skip the word “one.” Publishers are being informed of this change, and any reprints or new editions of the Missal and other ritual books will reflect the new translation.