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US bishops release proposed new directive on nutrition, hydration
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has published a proposed new directive on providing nutrition and hydration for patients in a “persistent vegetative state.” The current directive reads: ...
A vision of Heaven
As Dale McKay was facing death, he spoke to writer Nancy Schertzing about his feelings and his hopes for heaven. Later, Nancy spoke with Dale's widow, Ellen, who shared the joy of their marriage and the moving experience of Dale's death. Their story is filled with love and hope that speaks to all of us.
Danny's Magic Drawings
“But it’s just a picture,” said Danny. He sat on the sidewalk in front of his house. Green and purple sidewalk chalk smudged his face and t-shirt.
That’s the question the Catholic Church asks in a series of TV and radio spots launched June 27 by the The U.S. bishops’ Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) has expanded its streaming video site, CCC-TV, to include daily reflections, interviews and stories of faith that offer a range of engaging multimedia content. The new features give visitors the opportunity to experience the rich tapestry of Catholic faith from diverse perspectives and learn about the activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Church across the country. Daily reflections offer brief commentaries on the Mass readings of the day. The Archdioceses of Galveston-Houston, New Orleans, Miami, San Antonio, Washington, D.C and the Dioceses of Fort Wayne-South Bend and Raleigh are currently participating. Several other dioceses are scheduled to tape reflections for the coming year.
Part 4: How to Be a Dynamic and Evangelizing Parish
Two very different parishes show what it takes to be both energetic and spiritual.
1st Advent [C] 2009
Who among us not presently experiencing anxieties and worries, worries over what is going to happen to us along with worries about our loved ones? Perhaps we have children or grandchildren, relatives and close friends who are waiting for their job applications to be answered; waiting for banks to give us answers about mortgage refinancing; waiting for customers to resume purchases from our businesses; waiting for our doctors’ reports about our medical conditions; waiting for our economy to recover? There are those, too, who are waiting in expectant longing and hope for their sufferings to end.
What Have You Done for Your Marriage Today?
Video Daily Reflections
The Power Of Christ The King Is To Free Us From Evil
