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Jenky: Real Presence not ‘opinion,’ but ‘foundational’ to Catholic faith
IMAGE: CNS photo/Daniel Sone By Tom Dermody PEORIA, Ill. (CNS) — Acknowledging evidence that "for several generations" the Catholic Church has not sufficiently taught its core truths, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky has called for all ministries of the Diocese of Peoria to be "intentionally centered" on the Real Presence in …

Seize the Moment: Going for It in Prayer, Like a Prophet Would
I work with some amazing people. I’m talking one-of-a-kind people. Passionate. On-fire-for-the-Lord people. Honest-to-God disciples on mission. It’s rare, awesome and a complete honor. But it has also been very humbling and convicting, and it has made me realize that I have a lot of learning and growing to do. …

Church at Home: by Katie Sciba Verso l’Alto with Kids in Tow
There’s nothing on Earth like being in Sunday Mass. After sliding into the pew and getting settled with my family, I’m sure that, right there and then, I’m right where the Lord wants us to be. As a mom of five kids ranging from 2 to 9 years old, my …

Question of Faith: Could the Creed Change?
Question: I pray the Creed often to remind myself of our core beliefs. Why do not include a line such as “I believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist” or statements about other important beliefs? Is there a chance the Creed could change in the future? Answer: …
‘You cannot be a Catholic and sit on the sidelines,’ archbishop says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Andrew Rozario, Catholic Standard By Josephine von Dohlen WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a crowded bar, bustling with young adult Catholics from the Washington area for the monthly Theology on Tap, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory shared his pain over what this archdiocese suffered in the past year due to …
In Colombia, bishops, religious listen to Amazonians before synod
IMAGE: CNS photo/Manuel Rueda By Manuel Rueda BOGOTA, Colombia (CNS) — Bishops, nuns, priests and residents of the Amazon basin met in Colombia’s capital city in mid-August to prepare for a special Synod of Bishops for the Amazon this fall at the Vatican. The meeting gave bishops who will be …
St. Cecilia Forty Hours Devotion
What: St. Cecilia Church Forty Hours of Devotion When: Friday, September 13 at 1:30 p.m. until September 15 during the 10:00 a.m. Mass Where: St. Cecilia Church, 3105 Madison Rd., Cincinnati OH St. Cecilia Parish in Oakley, 3105 Madison Rd., will have its annual Forty Hours of Exposition and Adoration …
In letter, pope encourages priests dejected by abuse crisis
IMAGE: CNS photo/Stefano Rellandini, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis acknowledged the shame and frustration felt by priests who are discouraged by the actions of fellow clergy members who betrayed the trust of their flock through sexual abuse and abuse of conscience and power. In …

Question of Faith: Why Holy Days of Obligation?
Q: Due to work or other commitments, many people find attending Mass on holy days difficult. Why does the Church ask its members to attend Mass on holy days of obligation? What makes those days different? A: Although all Sundays are the “Day of the Lord” and the faithful should …

Editor’s Note: Finding Grace with Children at Mass
As parents of young children in church, we’ve all been there: the squirming, the diving below the pews, the waving for attention of the adults behind us, the too-loud whispers to “Sit down and be quiet,” and “Listen to Father.” I confess that, as a mother of four children under …