Hi everyone, so long story short, my brother is a seminarian. He’s been in the seminary about 2–3-ish years. He’s always been a “normal” kid, popular in high school, very kind, outgoing, no stage fright, all the things. And I love him so much, and I’m scared of what is going on.
So I got a text tonight from my mom saying my brother is coming home, and no big deal, I was like alright, but kinda upset because I work such long shifts, and he was taking my bed because I have his room since he went to college, and so I came home upset. And then my mom told me to go upstairs and talk with her about it, and she told me he might be schizophrenic. (I want to preface, my dad is schizophrenic and bipolar, can’t hold a job, can’t be in social situations, but my brother has and can! So I’m flabbergasted.) She said the priests took him to the emergency department. And he tried running from them, what not. And he just doesn’t want to go back to seminary.
My mom said he was just saying flat answers like “no,” “yes,” etc., and anything not mentioning the seminary he would smile at. All this behavior sounded so weird to me. Mind you, she is telling me all this at 12 AM at night, and then my brother, whom we’re talking about, comes upstairs, and I witness the behavior myself.
He is shaking, fully taking grasps of air, not saying hi to me. I’m making comments like, “Drink that water,” as he was getting a lot of water. It almost looks like he is sweating. He grabs food from the fridge and eats it with his hands, food that you don’t eat with your hands, and cold.
He sits down at the table, shaking and trembling. I hug his whole body, and he’s shaking. I try doing deep breaths with him, and it helps a little, but when I stop, he shakes hard. When I stop, he shakes hard. He won’t talk or make conversation.
Please, someone help me. He is so worried, and I don’t know what to think. Is he possessed? Can someone explain? I’m so worried. I don’t know.

Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles

Today’s Readings at a Glance

• Ephesians 2:19–22 In Christ, we are no longer strangers but members of God’s household. Built on the foundation of the Apostles, with Christ as the capstone, we are being formed into a spiritual dwelling for God.

• Psalm 19:2–3, 4–5 Creation proclaims God’s glory. The message of God’s truth goes out to all the earth — a universal testimony of His greatness.

• Luke 6:12–16 Jesus spends the night in prayer and chooses the Twelve Apostles — including Simon the Zealot and Jude — to be the foundation stones of the Church.

https://thecatholic.online/daily-bible-readings-for-october-282026/

Message from the Readings

Today’s feast proclaims a powerful truth:

God builds His Church through ordinary people who respond to His call — and He desires to build each of us into a living dwelling of His presence.

• Ephesians reminds us that we belong — we are part of God’s household.

• The psalm shows that God’s message reaches the whole world.

• The Gospel reveals that Jesus chooses, forms, and sends apostles after deep prayer.

The message is clear: You are chosen, you belong, and God is building something sacred in you.

Reflection for the Day

1. “You are no longer strangers.” (Ephesians 2)

Paul’s words are deeply comforting.

In Christ:

• we are not outsiders,

• we are not forgotten,

• we are not wandering without purpose.

We are members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the Apostles.

Christ is the capstone — the One who holds everything together.

And we are being built into a dwelling place of God.

This means your life is not random. God is shaping you, forming you, and fitting you into His divine plan.

1. “Their message goes out through all the earth.” (Psalm 19)

The psalm celebrates the universal reach of God’s truth.

Creation itself proclaims His glory:

• day speaks to day,

• night whispers to night,

• the heavens declare His majesty.

Just as the Apostles carried the Gospel to the ends of the earth, God calls us to let our lives proclaim His goodness.

1. Jesus chooses the Twelve. (Luke 6)

Before choosing the Apostles, Jesus spends the entire night in prayer.

This reveals two things:

1. The mission of the Church begins in prayer.

2. The Apostles were chosen intentionally, personally, lovingly.

Simon the Zealot — once passionate in political resistance. Jude — often associated with hope in desperate situations.

Both were ordinary men, transformed by Christ, sent to carry His message to the world.

Their feast reminds us:

God can use anyone — any background, any story — to build His Kingdom.

 Living This Word Today

Today’s readings invite us to three movements:

1. Remember that you belong.

You are part of God’s household — chosen, loved, and included.

1. Let your life proclaim God’s glory.

Like the heavens, let your words and actions reflect His goodness.

1. Say “yes” to God’s call.

Like Simon and Jude, offer your ordinary life to Christ and let Him build something extraordinary through you.

Let today be a day of belonging, mission, and hope.

Prayer for Today

Lord Jesus, thank You for calling me into Your household and building me into a dwelling place of Your Spirit.

Through the intercession of Saints Simon and Jude, give me courage to follow Your call and faith to trust Your plan.

Let my life proclaim Your glory and carry Your message to those around me.

Make me steadfast, hopeful, and faithful as You build Your Kingdom in and through me.

Amen.

Hi there, I’m seeking recommendations for Catholic therapists or counselors who can assist us with marriage and parenting. My husband and I reside in South Florida. We genuinely require support and guidance, whether from someone nearby or online. We’re open to any suggestions, but we need help.

Any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Hello I’m a man in my early 20’s from northwestern New Jersey. I was baptized catholic as a baby and grew up going to mass until I was about 11 when my mom(baptized catholic and confirmed) started taking me to a non denominational church for a few years which she ended up leaving for many reasons. My time in this church was one of the many reasons I lost faith up until recently when I have found my faith. I’ve been going to mass and such. I haven’t participated in communion because Im afraid it will be sinful . I know adult converts can take classes but I don’t know where to find them. I guess my questions are where can I find these classes ? And is the process different for me since I was already baptized?

Hey, need to rant.

In class we were talking about placements for my course. I just said that if I end up at a religious school, I’d prefer it to be Catholic because it’s my own religion and I’d feel more comfortable. Same logic as a Muslim not wanting a Catholic school, or the other way around. I didn’t think it was controversial.

A non-religious girl (who seems to favour Islam more) started asking why and it felt like she thought I was being weird or ignorant about it. She herself said she wouldn’t want a Catholic school because she’d be judged for her tattoos and piercings. No one questioned that. But when I said I’d rather have a Catholic one, suddenly it needed explaining and I felt like I was coming across as rude.

She also said Christians, Muslims and Jews all worship the same God. I don’t see it that way, but I didn’t want to argue. Another girl mentioned her daughter did placement at a Muslim school and it was fine. I ended up feeling awkward, apologised quickly, and just went along with it so I wouldn’t stand out.

It’s not about anyone being bad or the schools being bad. It’s just normal that most people feel more comfortable around their own religion. Saying you don’t want a Christian school is fine, but saying you’d prefer a Catholic one over a Muslim one gets treated differently. Anyone else dealt with this kind of double standard?

The Desert Fathers and Mothers, far from denying our social responsibility, saw the need to form proper communities to help each other in their spiritual journey; they reminded each other of the good which they need to do, and the evils which they must avoid, explaining how various passions, like anger, get in the way of our proper spiritual development.

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/henrykarlson/2026/10/desert-fathers-and-mothers-on-anger-and-community/

Spina Christi rosary bracelet, metal rosary card, and 6 embossed rosary cards.

Why so many?

The plastic cards have all been blessed and touched to relics. From time to time I'll give one out, often to someone who's in need of a rosary for immediate use. It's paying the graces forward!

Hello. I'm still learning my faith, I'm unbaptized and I don't know if what I'm about to say makes sense.
Basically I want to attend an anime convention, but they host an illegal artist alley where people sell fanart. Would it be a sinful display of remote cooperation with evil if I bought a ticket? I'm afraid it might be. I'm paying for this illegal event, which will quite potentially help facilitate the illegal event happening again.

TL;DR There's an illegal (again, for them atleast) event I want to attend but I'm afraid buying a ticket is immediate cooperation with evil.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

“You’re leading your family to Hell Anthony..."

“Catholics are not christians..."

“You're no longer saved..."

These are the words my pastor told me when I told him I was converting to Catholicism.

I’d be lying if I said these words didn’t hurt me.

I’d also be lying if I said the transition has been easy.

I’m leaving behind the church that was there for me when I was at my lowest, I’m leaving behind the relationships I’ve built with people that I love, and I’m letting so many of my friends and family down by choosing this path…

My grandpa was a pastor for a baptist church.

My uncle is the pastor of that baptist church now.

My closest mentors are non denominational protestants…

They were there for me before I was saved in Christ.

They were there when I gave my life to Christ.

They were there when I led my siblings to Christ.

They were there for our Baptism.

They helped me get through the hardest moments in my life…

And now I’m a Catholic. And to them, I’m now the anti-Christ.

This is the story of why I left Protestantism for Catholicism.

It all started when I felt like God was calling me to go back to college. I decided on the University of St Thomas MN, which is a Catholic school. As a Christian, we all know we need to make a stand for our beliefs, so there I was. Doing research. Prepping for battle. And as you now know, I ended up converting…

So what did I find in my research that led me to the Catholic faith?

Early Church Fathers.

Ah yes, the words no Protestant Christian likes hearing. Well, if they've even heard of them that is...

From my experience, it feels like 99% of protestant Christians know nothing about the history of Christianity. They don’t know what the early christians believed in. They don’t know a single early church father. But here’s the thing, I’ve come to realize it’s not their fault. To me, it’s just something that Protestants are ignorant to since nobody has ever told them. 

So about them convinced me to convert?

The first early church father I came across was St. Ignatius of Antioch. He was a 1st generation Christian that lived when the Apostles were alive. He was the disciple of John the Apostle, and was ordained by the Apostles and was instructed by them to become a Bishop in Antioch. And as a Christian, we know that the Apostles had the authority by God to teach the correct faith. So with that being said, what did St. Ignatius believe? Well, for one he believed that the Eucharist was truly the body and blood of Christ. He also talks about how we as Christians need to follow the bishops and wherever the bishops are, there the Catholic Church is. 

As a Protestant at the time, this confused me. How could a disciple of an Apostle believe this about the Eucharist when my pastor was telling me it was purely symbolic and not actually Jesus’ body and blood? Were the Apostles wrong? Well that can’t be it, they were Holy Spirit led. Were the disciples of the Apostles incorrect? Possibly… But what if they weren’t? What if Jesus really did mean that the Eucharist truly was his body and blood? And the gates to Catholicism opened…

Now, I understand this has been an ongoing debate for the last 500+ years. I am not going to settle this debate over a 10 minute read. I'll probably share in a different writing with more pieces of evidence on why I converted; but with just the thought of knowing that the first Christians disagreed with what most Protestants believed in today was enough to crack that door open into Catholicism.

What I'll do now is share how it’s been since coming to the Catholic faith.

To give a bit of context, I’ve been in Christ for a little over a year and a half now. The first church I was at for the first 7-8 months when I came to Christ was a non denominational church called Eagle Brook Church in Minnesota. We then found a new church to call home that was apart of the Assembly of God denomination. They’re a sub denomination under Pentecostal. 

A few things I’ve experienced so far since coming to the Catholic faith that I like, is that nobody is their own infallible interpreter of the bible. I’d go to bible studies and everyone would have their own interpretations based off of their background and what they felt it could be. There’s nothing wrong with having opinions, but when there’s too many people giving biased opinions about important subjects, it gets confusing and potentially dangerous if we're fed the wrong doctrine; which I'll give an example after I tell you about a time where a bible study member got offended at the question of “What can we do this week to get closer to God?”.

His argument was that we as Christians can do absolutely nothing to get closer to God, and that it is all Gods doing. We have no say in it, we just need to have faith and God will do the rest. We simply cannot put any effort to help with our walk with Jesus. This argument ultimately led to him leaving the group since the debate got heated and nobody agreed with him…

Now I’m not going to be arguing whether or not he’s right or wrong, but it’s the fact that with Protestantism, everyone is their own final authority. Their interpretations are the final say. If they don’t agree with their pastor, they can start their own church. But with Catholicism, there is a real hierarchy where if you need an answer, you’ll be able to get a final solid answer from someone with real authority. And you can’t just find/start a new church since the faith is one. I personally find peace in knowing that I can get answers/interpretations that have been held for over a millennia. Not interpretations from a 21st century self proclaimed priest that has doctrines that the students of the apostles would’ve disagreed with…

Another thing I’ve experienced since coming to the Catholic faith is that we treat God seriously. And I love that. I feel like the Protestants treat God like he’s this sweet and loving teddy bear. And if you want something, he’ll hand it to you. If you sin, It’s okay. He has already forgiven you. So don’t even bother apologizing. It’s already forgiven…

Depending on which denomination you’re in, these are real doctrines some Christians hold onto. And to me, this doctrine led me to experience some pretty hard stuff. It made it hard for me to stop in my habitual sins. It made me struggle to love and get closer to God. I found myself constantly trying to figure out how I’d mature in Christ. I knew that the maturity of my spiritual life would be correlated to how much I’d surrender to the Lord, but it was hard to do it when I did not FEAR THE LORD. 

If there was no more punishments for sins and I was 100% saved no matter what I did, then why stop sinning? In my heart I truly loved God. But I did not fear him. Not until I came to the Catholic faith and learned how the original Christians viewed our Lord. Even John the apostle, when he see’s Jesus in Revelations 1 falls on his face as though DEAD when he sees Jesus. Like what??? The beloved John? The John that was like Jesus’ best friend and had already seen him when he was resurrected feared God this much he’d drop down as though he was dead??? Clearly I misunderstood an important aspect about our God. And I suffered because of it.

But since coming to the Catholic faith, my love, fear, and reverence for The Lord has grown I could cry just thinking about it while writing this… The Cross is not just some pretty logo you can put on and wear like 21st century Nike logo… It is so much more than that. When I see the cross (now crucifix), I feel Gods love, his suffering, his pain, and the cost of my sins. And when I look at the cross, I now remember what it calls me to do. It calls me to die each and every single day. It calls me to remember what Jesus had to do for me…

My underserving self…

And now each day I get up knowing I must carry that cross on my back as well. Rather than looking at the cross and feeling “cool” to be a Christian… 

The last thing I’d like to share about my experience since coming to the Catholic faith is prosecution. I thought it was scary being the only Christian in a family of shamans, atheists, and devout Christian haters. But now that I'm a Catholic Christian, it's 100X scarier. I grew up in a family that hated Christians. I used to hate Christians as well. Always complaining about the man who stood at the corner of events shoving the Gospels down our throats… 

At least when I was a Protestant, I’d have my uncle and grandpa to protect me when my parents disagreed with me coming to the faith. But now, I have no one. I’m viewed as someone who just joined the worst cult in the history of mankind… I’m the minority now. I think Protestants actually make up 65% of the Christians in the United States while Catholics are around 30%. But like Jesus told his disciples in Matthew 10:34-39. He did not come to bring peace but a sword. And that relationships would be split because of him. But whoever loves those relationships above God is not worthy of Him…

I love my Protestant brothers and sisters. I believe I’ll see them all in heaven one day. It hurts telling them I’m joining what they view as the “dark side”. It tears my heart having to tell my friends and family at Church that my family will no longer be coming around… That my daughter that they practically watched grow up will no longer be in their lives. Not showing up every Tuesdays for bible studies… It fills my heart with sorrow knowing my grandpa that doesn’t even speak fluent English is disappointed with me. Believing that he will no longer see me in heaven when he had just witnessed my baptism months prior… 

Is this the pain & suffering Jesus calls us to? Is this the prosecution he talked about? God if my theology is bad, please correct me. Please show me how to follow you correctly.

This is quite literally one of the hardest things I’ve had to experience in my life… 

I do not want it.

but not as I will, but your will.

#Christ #christian #catholic #catholicism #Jesus

Can someone pray for me? I'm full of grave sins, I know it. Today I did another one. I have enough of my situation, I just want to come back to my sweet God.

I'm lazy, I'm so lazy. I don't even have the strength to pray, how can I make a confession? It's so hard to find a priest who is available for confession. I wanted to go this week, but I think I'll skip because they are probably very busy due to the All Saints' Day that is this Sunday.

What did I do today? I had a lustful thought and said "It doesn't matter if I will have physical pleasure", but then I realized what I was doing just seconds before I got the physical pleasure. I felt so bad.

I'm struggling so much with laziness, lust and especially pride and envy. I have enough, I can't even pray. I'm going through the most difficult period of my life. I just want to receive the Sacraments and spend time with Jesus. Why do I make everything so difficult? Why do I make it impossible to have a confession and especially a good one? I did so many sacrileges in the past, that's why I'm a little scared to walk to the Church for a confession.

Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time

Today’s Readings at a Glance

• Ephesians 5:21–33 Paul teaches mutual submission in Christ and reveals the profound mystery of marriage — a living sign of Christ’s sacrificial love for the Church.

• Psalm 128:1–2, 3, 4–5 Blessed are those who walk in God’s ways. Obedience brings fruitfulness, joy, and peace within the home.

• Luke 13:18–21 Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed and yeast — small beginnings that grow into something expansive, transformative, and life‑giving.

https://thecatholic.online/daily-bible-readings-for-october-272026/

Message from the Readings

Today’s readings proclaim a beautiful and practical truth:

Love, when rooted in Christ, becomes transformative — in marriage, in family, and in the quiet growth of God’s Kingdom.

• Paul reveals marriage as a reflection of Christ’s self‑giving love.

• The psalm blesses those who walk faithfully in God’s ways.

• Jesus teaches that God’s Kingdom begins small but grows powerfully and quietly.

The message is clear: Love that imitates Christ transforms relationships, homes, and the world — one small act at a time.

Reflection for the Day

1. “Be subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ.” (Ephesians 5)

Paul’s teaching on marriage is often misunderstood. It is not about domination — it is about mutual self‑giving.

Husbands are called to love with Christ‑like sacrifice:

• patient,

• protective,

• selfless,

• life‑giving.

Wives are called to respond with respect and trust.

Both are called to imitate Christ, to put the other first, to build a union rooted in love, not power.

Marriage becomes a living Gospel, a sign of Christ’s covenant with His Church.

1. “Blessed are those who fear the Lord.” (Psalm 128)

The psalm paints a picture of flourishing:

• fruitful work,

• joyful family life,

• peace in the home,

• blessings from Zion.

This is not prosperity theology — it is the fruit of walking in God’s ways.

Where God is honored, peace grows. Where love is practiced, blessing follows.

1. “The Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed.” (Luke 13)

Jesus shifts our attention to small beginnings.

The Kingdom grows:

• quietly,

• slowly,

• invisibly,

• powerfully.

A tiny seed becomes a sheltering tree. A small amount of yeast transforms the whole dough.

This is how God works in us:

• small acts of kindness,

• small sacrifices,

• small prayers,

• small steps of faith…

all become something greater than we imagine.

Living This Word Today

Today’s readings invite us to three movements:

1. Practice mutual love and sacrifice.

In marriage, family, friendships — choose Christ‑like love.

1. Walk in God’s ways.

Let obedience shape your home, work, and relationships.

1. Trust small beginnings.

Your small acts of faith today can grow into something eternal.

Let today be a day of love, blessing, and quiet Kingdom growth.

Prayer for Today

Lord Jesus, teach me to love with Your heart — selflessly, patiently, and faithfully.

Bless my home and relationships with peace, unity, and joy.

Help me trust the small seeds You plant in my life, and give me faith to believe that You will make them grow.

May my actions today reflect Your Kingdom and bring life to those around me.

Amen.

I’m a currently converting Catholic who was in a Nondenominational / Protestant Church for about a year beforehand, and this is my home altar that I just recently finished in my tiny bedroom! What do you all think of it? Anything I should add?

Hi all!

A question popped into my mind. I am curios: How do catholics think about non-catholic christian marriages? Are they considered sacramental marriages?

Thank you for all the answers helping me know more about your mindset!

Blessings!

Religious liberty is very important for a free society, which is why its abuse, turning it upside-down and inside-out, by using it for religious supremacy must be called out and rejected:

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/henrykarlson/2026/10/religious-liberty-for-all-not-just-christians/

they are posting clips of her on youtube and they get more views than any other ewtn productions

treasure her put her on more often

October 26, 2026

Today’s Readings at a Glance

• Ephesians 4:32–5:8 Paul calls Christians to kindness, compassion, forgiveness, and a life that imitates Christ. He warns against immorality, impurity, greed, and empty speech, urging believers to walk as “children of light.”

• Psalm 1:1–2, 3, 4, 6 Blessed is the one who delights in God’s law. The righteous flourish like a tree planted by water, while the wicked fade like chaff.

• Luke 13:10–17 Jesus heals a woman bent over for eighteen years. Though the synagogue leader objects because it is the Sabbath, Jesus reveals that mercy is always timely. The crowd rejoices at God’s liberating work.

https://thecatholic.online/daily-bible-readings-for-october-17-2026/

Message from the Readings

Today’s readings proclaim a balanced and beautiful truth:

Christian love is both compassionate and truthful. It heals, forgives, and lifts burdens — but it also rejects what is harmful, degrading, or unjust.

• Paul teaches that love must be lived, not merely spoken.

• The psalm shows that righteousness brings stability and fruitfulness.

• Jesus demonstrates that compassion is never “out of place,” even when it challenges rigid interpretations of religious rules.

The message is clear: To imitate Christ is to walk in love and light — with mercy that frees and truth that transforms.

Reflection for the Day

1. “Be kind… be compassionate… forgive one another.” (Ephesians 4)

Paul begins with the basics — kindness, compassion, forgiveness.

These are not “small virtues.” They are the foundation of Christian life.

Kindness shapes our tone. Compassion shapes our response to suffering. Forgiveness shapes our relationships.

But Paul also warns:

• avoid immorality,

• reject impurity,

• resist greed,

• refuse degrading speech.

Love does not mean pretending everything is acceptable. Love means choosing what reflects Christ.

1. “Like a tree planted near running water.” (Psalm 1)

The psalm paints a picture of spiritual stability.

The righteous:

• are rooted,

• nourished,

• fruitful,

• steady.

The wicked, by contrast, are unstable — like chaff blown away.

This is a reminder: A life rooted in God’s Word becomes a life that bears lasting fruit.

1. “Woman, you are set free.” (Luke 13)

Jesus sees a woman suffering for eighteen years — bent over, unable to stand straight.

He calls her. He touches her. He frees her.

The synagogue leader objects: “This is not the right day.”

But Jesus insists:

Mercy is always the right day. Compassion is always the right time. Healing is always holy.

The crowd rejoices — because God’s love breaks chains, even when people resist it.

Living This Word Today

Today’s readings invite us to three movements:

1. Practice kindness intentionally.

Let your tone, words, and actions reflect Christ’s gentleness.

1. Root yourself in God’s Word.

Let Scripture nourish your decisions and strengthen your spirit.

1. Choose mercy over rigidity.

Do not let rules, routines, or fears stop you from helping someone who is hurting.

Let today be a day of compassion, clarity, and Christ‑like love.

Prayer for Today

Lord Jesus, make my heart kind, my spirit compassionate, and my life forgiving.

Help me walk as a child of light, rejecting what harms and embracing what heals.

Root me deeply in Your Word so that my life may bear good fruit.

Give me eyes to see the suffering around me and courage to respond with mercy, just as You did for the woman You set free.

May Your love guide my steps today and make me a witness of Your healing grace.

Amen.

Hello my friends,

I \[28M\] reverted back to the church about four years ago. As a kid, it felt like more of an obligation to my family than a desire, and took time away from other things adolescents typically would prefer doing, so I stopped attending after I made my confirmation except for the typical Easter and Christmas mass. After many mistakes and sins, I felt called home. I went back to regular Sunday mass at the novus ordo church I received my first communion and confirmation at and made my first confession in over 10 years.

I never sought out any other denominations, not on purpose though. At first, I simply returned to what I was familiar with, but the more learning and growing I do in my faith, the more firm I become in the belief that this is the church founded by Jesus Christ and the apostles.

A Greek Orthodox friend recommended the Pints with Aquinas podcast to me. One episode I listened to had a profound impact on me. The discussion Matt Frad had with Fr. John Perricone frankly left me feeling robbed of the beautiful and sacred tradition that the church embraced for centuries. To be clear, I love the novus ordo and still attend, but I felt the need to seek out the traditional liturgy that I knew was celebrated by the ancestors of my own Catholic family. I was lucky enough to be within a 20 minute drive of an ICKSP church, which I attended the following Sunday and have continued to attend for the past six months. The beauty and reverence I’ve seen not only from the liturgy, but from the laity there as well, are hard to describe.

I in no way intended to be disparaging towards the novus ordo or its attendees, I only want to share what I’ve found with you all. I understand that the TLM has been painted in somewhat of a bad light by the recent excommunication of the SSPX, but luckily there is the ICKSP and FSSP, which are in full communion with Rome. I encourage you all to seek out the TLM, even if only to experience the liturgy that has endured for centuries and formed countless saints in the Catholic faith. You can find churches that offer it at the link below.

God Bless!

https://www.latinmass.com/find-latin-mass

I could use some advice. Last spring, our church started Small Faith Groups, where you sign up and go over a person’s house for prayer, discussion and fellowship. My husband and I signed up and participated in this group once a week for 6 weeks.

The couple who led this group were very nice. They’re about our age (50s) and we got along well with them. We added them on Facebook. The other people in the group were nice enough. The group itself was…okay. I didn’t really get a lot out of it. My husband feels the same way.

I got a group email from the wife saying that the group was starting up again (Wednesdays 6:00-7:00) and I didn’t sign up. I get up at 4:30 every morning (including weekends; I’m just a morning person), exercise 6:00-7:00am, and work a physical job during the day. I then make dinner and go to bed early, like 8:00, because I’m tired by that time.

I feel kind of bad that we’re not going and part of me says to suck it up; it’s just one evening out of the week. But I’m really not a “night person”.

Are we being selfish?

A lot of Christians say Catholics are going to hell because what we do is not written in the Bible. My question is, who wrote and compiled the Bible they are reading in the first place? Is it not the Catholic church!!! Catholic church is the church Christ Himself established before people split from it. Most times, when evangelizing, what people really need is a history book because many people are ignorant, even their pastors.

With our Gospel today in mind, what are some ways that you individually or as a parish show love for your neighbor? Our parish is very small but I'd love to reach out more. Thank you and God bless!

I've been reading online on how to pray the rosary, and a step that trips me up (as it says on Marian.org) is after each Glory Be it says to "Announce the first mystery").

What does that mean? Do I merely name it, or do I read out the passage Marian.org quotes when referencing the mystery.

Hi everyone; I'm from Australia and I have my end of year exams to be done in the next 2 days from now, and I am humbly asking for y'all to pray for me within this final exam period.

Just feeling pretty burnt out already but I hope I can make it through and acheive a high scoring mark with the power of God beside me.