U.25 / Proclamation
The problem of finding happiness has been contemplated for thousands of years. Did you know that new studies show that having social connections improves our health and well-being?
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God created in our hearts a desire for infinite happiness and planned for us to share in his life of infinite happiness. This plan is what we call our divine…
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Freedom isn’t being free from “rules” — but realizing that we have free will and embracing the responsibility that comes with it. Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross frees us from…
Watch U.24 / Proclamation
In life, we are faced with the conflict between the reality of life and our hope in a happy ending to the story. But there’s good news!
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The Church, in celebrating a funeral, recognizes the fulfillment of the deceased person’s sacramental journey of hope that began at Baptism.
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Even if our loved ones are on their way to heaven, they probably weren’t perfect. Purgatory is the last purification we go through before entering heaven, so that we can…
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Not only is it a work of mercy for our loved ones who have passed away to attend their funeral, it is also an opportunity to extend support and comfort…
Watch U.23 / Proclamation
Humans are physical beings and spiritual beings. We seem to need physical things, signs, to be imbued with spiritual significance to help us on our journey.
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The Church has instituted sacramentals — through which God showers us with grace and prepares us to receive the sacraments. There are three main “types” of sacramentals: blessings, consecrations and…
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Some people who see Catholics with statues, rosaries, certain prayers, scapulars, candles, might be tempted to think these things are just superstition. Sacramentals open us up to receiving grace from…
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Holy water is a sacramental. Holy water reminds us of our Baptism and should encourage us to continue to walk in the new life we received in Baptism.
Watch U.22 / Proclamation
Our society is built on promises. Families and marriages are the building blocks of societies. Marriages are one of the most meaningful promises or oaths we can make today.
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