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CATHOLIC FAITH AT HOME RESOURCES
For Our Family of Parishes
St. Thomas More, St. Bernadette, St. Mary's, St. Peter's
January 29
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"The Family that Prays Together
Stays Together"
Our faith is not just something
we celebrate on Sundays,
but something meant to
permeate every aspect of our life.
If the home is where the heart is,
then our homes should be places
where we live out
our faith and friendship
with Jesus Christ
each and every day!
Click the link below to watch a short video on:
LIVING THE FAITH AT HOME
Click the link below to see examples of:
BEAUTIFUL HOME ALTARS
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MATTHEW KELLY INTERVIEWS
LAMAR HUNT JR.!
Lamar Hunt Jr. is a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.
He is also the son of Lamar Hunt, founder of the
American Football League and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Following his father’s footsteps, Lamar Hunt Jr. works as
President and Owner of the Kansas City Mavericks.
He is also an experienced businessman, counselor,
musician, and Catholic school president.
In an interview with Matthew Kelly,
Lamar Hunt Jr. reflects on the blessings of his life,
especially the impact of sports and faith.
Click the link below to view this interview:
INTERVIEW WITH LAMAR HUNT JR.
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A PRACTICING CATHOLIC?
Can you name five requirements to being one
that will also help you stay close to Jesus?
Check out this 7-part digital series that unlocks the
5 Precepts (Requirements) of the Church
to help you follow Christ with confidence and dedication!
Click below to watch the trailer for:
5 Precepts of the Church
Click below to watch Fr. Mike Schmitz discuss what it means to be:
A PRACTICING CATHOLIC
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What is Salvation?
If we get anything right in our faith,
it should be the answer to
this question.
What would you answer if someone asked you,
"Are you saved?"
Dr. Michael Barber unpacks the Church’s teaching on salvation
on Chris Stefanick's show: What it IS and what it ISN’T.
So the next time someone asks ...
you’ll know exactly how to give them the Catholic answer!
Click below to watch Dr. Barber answer:
WHAT IS SALVATION?
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THE BIBLE IN A YEAR RETREAT
FEBRUARY 10-12
LAST DAY FOR TICKET SALES IS FEB. 5!
This 3-day online retreat will help attendees embrace
their rich inheritance as sons and daughters of God.
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5 Keynote talks with Fr. Mike, Jeff Cavins, and Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio
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LIVE Q&A - you ask questions in real time!
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EXCLUSIVE access to keynote talk recordings
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Opportunities to connect with other attendees
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Guided individual and community prayer
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Special guest appearances from other Ascension Presenters
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Printable PDF guide to help participants get the most out of their retreat experience
- … AND SO MUCH MORE!
Click the link below to see an invitation from Fr. Mike Schmitz:
INVITATION FROM FR. MIKE SCHMITZ
Click the link below to get tickets and more information for:
THE BIBLE IN A YEAR RETREAT
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Retreat on Discovering The
Essential Role Of The Lay
Person In God's Plan...
Empowers the lay Catholic to truly live their lay vocation to the fullest!
WHEN: From February 17, 2023
to February 18, 2023
WHERE: St Philip the Apostle Church,
944 US-22, Morrow, OH 45152
"According to the Biblical image of the vineyard,
the lay faithful,
together with all the other members of the Church,
are branches engrafted to Christ the true vine,
and from Him
derive their life and fruitfulness."
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SCHEDULE
FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 17 From 7 – 9 pm
Mass @ 7 pm – Fr. Craig Best, Pastor of St Philip/St Francis de Sales
Introductory remarks and 1st reflection– Marybeth Kenny
SATURDAY, FEB. 18
From 9am to 3pm
Mass @ 9 am - Fr. David Endres, Academic Dean and Professor of Church History,
Mount St. Mary’s Seminary/Athenaeum
9:45 am - 2nd reflection - Fr David Endres
10:45 am - 3rd reflection - Patty Moores
11:45 am - complimentary lunch served
1 pm - 4th reflection - Jeff Kenny
2 pm - 5th reflection - Jeanie Stephens
3 pm - Closing Prayer Interactive format!
*All retreat reflections are approximately 20 to 25 minutes in length
followed by small group discussions.
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PRAYER TO BLESS
YOUR HOME
"Heavenly Father, I ask Your blessing upon this home.
In the Name of Your Son Jesus,
I ask for all those who dwell here
to be delivered from sin and all evil influences.
Protect us, dear Father, from sickness, accidents,
theft and all domestic tragedies.
I place this home under the Lordship of Jesus
and consecrate all who dwell here to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
May all who live here receive Your blessing of peace and love.
Amen."
Our Father...Hail Mary...Glory be to ...
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil;
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits
who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Suggestion: Sprinkle holy water from your church in different areas of your home.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe:
Woman of the Eucharist
We are thrilled to share a new short film produced
by the Knights of Columbus to deepen our understanding
of Our Lady of Guadalupe’s profound connection
to the Eucharist, inspiring us to share the good news, too!
Click the link below to watch:
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE AND THE EUCHARIST
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Falling in love with a Whom …
Conversion, or turning toward God in faith,
usually happens through one or more of the transcendentals:
truth, goodness and beauty.
In sharing his story, Adam LaCrosse demonstrates
that conversion must take place not only in our minds,
but come from deep within our hearts,
if we really desire a lasting joy with Jesus
that leads us into eternity.
Click the link below to read :
ADAM'S STORY
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DO THIS IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME:
A Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass
In this week’s column, Father Luke explores a gesture we see at every Mass,
but may have never deeply pondered:
the altar kiss.
Click below to read about:
THE ALTAR KISS
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QUIZ! FOR THE WEEK
What are the ten most googled questions on Catholicism?
Scroll down to find the answer!
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HUMOR HIGHLIGHT
JOHNNY'S DUST
After church, Johnny tells his parents
he needs to talk to the pastor right away.
They agree, and the pastor greets the family.
“Pastor,” Johnny says, “I heard you say today that our bodies
came from the dust.”
“That’s right, Johnny, I did,” he says.
“And I heard you say that when we die, our bodies go back to dust.”
“Yes, I’m glad you were listening,” the pastor replies.
“Why do you ask?”
“Well you better come over to our house right away and look under my bed, ’cause there’s someone either comin’ or goin’!”
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GOSPEL READING REFLECTION
For January 29, 2023
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Year A - Mt 5:1-12A
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Christ’s Beatitudes can
teach and transform us.
"Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you
and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.
Rejoice and be glad,
for your reward will be great in heaven.”
- Every one of us desires to be blessed, that is, to be happy and to receive and possess good things.
- We can be blessed in two ways: (1) by what is given to us by others and (2) by what we receive by our own choices and actions.
- The Catechism instructs us that Christ’s Beatitudes “respond to the desire for happiness that God has placed in the human heart” (CCC 1725).
- In addition, “The Beatitudes teach us the final end to which God calls us: the Kingdom, the vision of God, participation in the divine nature, eternal life, filiation, rest in God” (CCC 1726).
- Further, “The beatitude of eternal life is a gratuitous gift of God. It is supernatural, as is the grace that leads us there.” (CCC 1727)
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BOOK
RECOMMENDATION
We need to be armed for battle!
At all times, and especially during these crazy times in this vale of tears,
we need to lay our foundation in Christ Jesus.
Spiritual reading helps us build and strengthen that foundation.
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This week's recommendation is:
Catholic Traditions and Treasures:
An Illustrated Encyclopedia
by Dr. Helen Hoffner
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In Helen Hoffner's lovingly-illustrated, encyclopedic
Catholic Traditions and Treasures,
you'll find succinct and sometimes amusing answers to
hundreds of questions about Catholic practices.
This delightful book explains the origin and nature of
most of the common traditions of the Catholic Faith,
as well as the source and meaning of
many of the quaint and obscure ones.
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From Forty Hours to First Fridays and from Holy Hours to Holy Days,
you'll find in these pages an informative, delightful
compendium of the Catholic way of life.
Which are your favorites and which are new to you?
Novenas * Penance * Prayers for the Dead * First Fridays * Votive Candles * Religious Medals * St. Francis Statues * Bathtub Madonnas * Holy Cards * Crucifixes * House Blessings * Prayer Corners * Advent Calendars * Jesse Trees * Marian Apparitions * Vestments * Icons * Divine Mercy * The Sacred Heart * The Liturgical Year * Holy Days * Religious Orders * The Holy See * The Roman Curia * The Divine Office * Holy Oils * Genuflecting * Relics * Stations of the Cross * The Sacraments * The Angelus * Litanies * Patron Saints and much more
to acquaint you with the many wonderful treasures and traditions of the Catholic Faith!
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We pray you will be excited to embark on purposeful
spiritual reading as a way to build a more prayer-filled,
Christ centered life.
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