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Parish-based ACTS retreats spreading through diocese
Marc Pierel says it was out of the ordinary for him to step up to the ambo near the end of Mass at Holy Redeemer Parish in Aledo earlier this year and extend an invitation to fellow parishioners to come on an ACTS retreat...

Catholics urged to invite inactive members to practice faith once again

By Mark Pattison

Catholic News Service

Monday, April 23, 2012

WASHINGTON (CNS) — A document on the new evangelization from the U.S. bishops' Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis exhorts Catholics to at all levels in the church to step up...

Cardinal Dolan: President Obama's remarks on marriage ‘deeply saddening’

USSCB

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

WASHINGTON — Cardinal Timothy Dolan, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), issued the following statement:

President Obama’s comments today in support of the redefinition of marriage are deeply...

Closeness to God gives strength to withstand everything, pope says

By Carol Glatz

Catholic News Service

Wednesday, May 02, 2012

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The church's first martyr found the strength to face his accusers because of his close relationship with God, Pope Benedict XVI said.

St. Stephen, who was accused...

Mexican 'Cristero' fight relevant to actor's Cuban heritage

By Mark Pattison

Catholic News Service

Thursday, May 03, 2012

WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the upcoming movie "For Greater Glory," Catholic actor Andy Garcia plays a Mexican Revolution-era general lured out of retirement a decade later to head the insurgent...
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Yes, your baby's laugh will change

Yes, your baby's laugh will change


North Texas Catholic

June 2012

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Charlie, my grandson, is about to be one year old, and that makes my heart laugh. The anniversary brings happiness to his parents, because they have had the privilege of seeing their child’s smile, hearing his cry, vocalization, and attempts at words, every day of the year.

Sadly, the June 1 anniversary also marks a year since the death of Charles King, Charles’ namesake. But I believe Monsignor is able, and especially happy, to watch the growth of this beautiful boy. I know he prays Charles will grow up to be a significant person in the Church we all love. ...
Word To Life

Word To Life, May 27


North Texas Staff

May Issue

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May 27, Pentecost Sunday
Cycle B. Readings:

1) Acts 2:1-11
Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34
2) 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13
Gospel: John 20:19-23

As we approach the beginning of Pope Benedict’s Year of Faith observance this fall, these Pentecost readings take on a fresh significance, perhaps offering us some glimpses of what we ought to be doing to prepare ourselves. ...