Adult Faith Formation

• God is Good All the Time

  • Orientation Commentary for Jane Austen's "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE"
    April 27

    - Fr. Andrew Umberg
    This series is a magnificent adaptation of this most famous Jane Austen novel from the Nineteenth Century. It takes place in the early 1800’s (1820’s?) in England. The entire series runs about five hours and is very well done in a variety of ways (screenplay, dialogue, acting, costumes and “on location” sets). For many, it is entertaining to the point of addiction, but it is a little bit confusing at first. This “orientation commentary” is my attempt to do what someone did for me when I watched it for the first time, to define some terms and clarify a few issues for the first-time viewer (maybe the second and third-time viewer as well!).
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  • The Epiphany of the Lord
    January 2

    - Beth Scholl, DRE
    Officially called "The Epiphany of the Lord," this feast celebrates the epiphany (manifestation) of Christ to the Gentiles, symbolized by Christ's manifestation to the Magi (Wise Men). The feast originally was... CLICK TITLE FOR MORE
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  • The Holy Family
    December 30

    - Beth Scholl, DRE
    The "Holy Family" is a name given to the family unit of Jesus. While the exact details of the life of the Holy Family may be uonknown, we can still learn a lot from the stories we do have. CLICK TITLE TO LEARN MORE...
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• National Catholic Register

  • Choose a College With a Discerning Mind and Heart
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  • Pope Francis Tells Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Everyone is Beautiful in God’s Eyes
    news
  • Vatican Calls for ‘Peaceful and Just Resolution’ of Belarus Crisis
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  • Bishop Burbidge: The Pandemic is Our ‘Pentecost Moment’
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• Today's Readings

  • Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
    Reading 1  EPH 4:1-7, 11-13

    Responsorial Psalm  PS 19:2-3, 4-5

    Gospel  MT 9:9-13

• ChurchPOP

  • Why Confess Sins to a Priest? The Biblical Evidence for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
    Have you ever wondered why Catholics confess sins to a priest? On this week’s episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan Scheel, The post Why Confess Sins to a Priest? The Biblical Evidence for the...
  • 5 Saint Quotes That Bolster Me in Hope (and Remind Me of the Promise of Jeremiah 29:11)
    The hope-filled message of Jer. 29:11 keeps me focused on God and his good (and hopeful!) plans. God promises us “a future The post 5 Saint Quotes That Bolster Me in Hope (and Remind Me of the...
  • St. Therese Statue Beheaded, Church Robbed & Vandalized at Catholic Parish in Utah
    Please pray for our churches! Vandals desecrated St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in Midvale, Utah on Mon., Sept. 14, The post St. Therese Statue Beheaded, Church Robbed &...

• News from the Vatican

  • Trump’s top envoy urges Vatican to challenge China on religious freedom
    United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has argued that the Vatican’s agreement with China on the appointment of bishops has confused Catholics on the ground and has urged the Holy See to be...
  • Pope urges political leaders to ensure coronavirus vaccines get to poor nations
    Pope Francis is urging political leaders make sure coronavirus vaccines are available to the poorest nations.
  • Pope, Spanish bishops voice alarm over euthanasia debate
    During a meeting Saturday with the heads of the Spanish bishops’ conference, Pope Francis expressed concern over a measure to legalize euthanasia soon to be discussed by Spain’s Senate.