We are a nation of children, mothers, and fathers. Since we have set aside special celebrations for children and mothers, why not celebrate our fathers? The idea to honor our fathers actually developed during a Mother's day (read more...)

I would characterize the "After-Easter-Syndrome" (AES) in one simple statement: It is power to the powerless and our imperfect lives are made perfect by Christ's love. Our real world is made up of (read more...)

Having celebrated Easter with lilies and alleluias, we have also turned a new leaf into full bloom with the (read more...)

• Make a simple bow when the person in front of you is receiving communion; do not wait until it is your turn
• Say "Amen" loud enough to be heard
• Let the Eucharist be given to you; do not take it
• If receiving in the hand, make sure your hands are clean and respectful
• After receiving communion, step aside and consume it
• Never take the Eucharist back to your seat
• Cross your arms if you are coming for a blessing only
• Fast for one hour from food and drink, except water
• Read more from the USCCB

The Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) is again before Congress (S. 1173, H.R. 1964). FOCA is a radical bill. It creates a "fundamental right" to abortion through-out the nine months of pregnancy. No governmental body at any level would be able to "deny or interfere with" this right, or to "discriminate" against the exercise of this right "in the regulation or provision of benefits, facilities, services, or information."

For the first time, abortion would become an entitlement the government must condone and promote. As concerned citizens and as Roman Catholic Christians we need to be aware of what this means for us and for our country. Please, keep the prayers going!!! (read more...)

Pro-life TV Ad (This ad was rejected by the Super Bowl. Check it out.)

Several weeks ago you received a letter and a pledge card from Bishop Lynch asking you to support the 2009 APA. To date, few families have made a gift or pledge to APA. Our goal is to have 100% participation. Please prayerfully consider supporting the APA with a pledge or one-time gift. Convenient 10 month payment plans are available. In advance, thank you and God bless you.

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