Christmas shopping?
It's not too early to shop for Christmas. In fact, it's now or never at some parishes holiday boutiques. I scored some great deals at one parish's Christmas boutique and missed my chance at another. Just so you don't miss your chance, here are some ideas of where to shop and who will benefit from your purchase. And when you combine it with Mass, it will be worth the drive.
The Catholic Doctor Is In: A case of infidelity
His wife had been unfaithful and now she wanted to come back. He was willing to consider. I admired his openness to forgiving.
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, San Diego, and the Channel Islands
There are lots of interesting stories about the early years of discovery in Southern California. Many are not true, but that doesn’t mean the actual truth is completely known.
Happening now: Oct. 18-20
Need something to do this weekend? Here are some ideas for spiritual enrichment, family fun and food all supporting Catholic causes. Don't forget the documentary on Pope Francis airs Sunday.
Other views
If we are your only/main source for Catholic news, you're missing some other worthwhile reads. Here are some headlines of interest from other diocesan papers
Day 5: Year of Faith Pilgrimage: ¡Qué Viva Cristo Rey!
"¡Qué viva Cristo Rey!" Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo Nevares shouted from the pulpit at San Miguel Arcangel Church in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. We weary pilgrims journeyed from Mexico City to the state of Guanajuato and found another beautiful town square beneath another magnificent church steeple.
Day 4: Year of Faith Pilgrimage: Church and State
Santo Domingo de Guzman, known by English speakers simply as St. Dominic, founded the Order of Preachers in 1216 in large part to fight...
Day 3: Year of Faith Pilgrimage: Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary — the cathedral of the archdiocese of Mexico City — is built upon Aztec ruins. It was built to meet the growing needs of the growing Church in Mexico — a Church which grew thanks to the apparition of the Blessed Mother as Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1531.
Day 2: Year of Faith Pilgrimage: From Teotihuacan to Our Lady of Guadalupe
The second day of our Year of Faith pilgrimage put into focus the impact of the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The day began at Teotihuacan, site of the ancient pyramids of the Sun and Moon.
Day 1: Year of Faith Pilgrimage
I bump into Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares and Fr. Ernesto Reynoso just through security at Phoenix Skyharbor Airport. The bishop is putting on his pectoral cross and Fr. Reynoso is in a great mood — he always is.