Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church at 4865 11 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341 US - 15 Catholic Things To Do
You've seen them on television, in magazines and in books -- lists of things you should do before you die. This got us wondering, what would a Catholic version of a "things to do before you die" list comprise
Here is what some of our staff members suggested:
- Write a note of appreciation to a bishop, priest, deacon or religious for his/her vocation or ministry.
- Walk the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem.
- Send an anonymous sacrificial (larger than usual) gift to a soup kitchen, free clinic or similar charity.
- Visit Lourdes, France.
- Volunteer for a parish committee to visit the sick or prepare meals for their families.
- Visit the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
- Invite your priest over for dinner.
- Pray the devotion of nine First Fridays or six First Saturdays.
- Attend a Mass celebrated by your local bishop.
- Read the Bible all the way through.
- Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church all the way through.
- Fast for one meal and spend the time praying for someone you know in need.
- Volunteer to help out at a Special Olympics event.
- Visit residents of a nursing home.
- Sponsor a needy child in a developing nation.
- Write three letters to people you love, thanking them just for being who they are -- mention specifics.
- Tell someone what God has done for you.
- Visit someone who is homebound.
- Forgive someone who has injured or offended you.
- Invite someone to dinner who's in no position to reciprocate.
- Make a silent retreat.
From the editors of Our Sunday Visitor.
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