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"God’s
relationship to his people comes before all of us, it comes
from that time,” and thus, “in this sense, our thoughts go
first, with gratitude, to those who have gone before us and
who welcomed us into the Church. No one becomes a Christian by
himself! Is this clear? Nobody becomes a Christian by himself.
Christians are not made in a lab. Christians are part of a
people that has come a long way. Christians belong to a people
called the Church and the Church makes us Christians on the
day of our Baptism. Of course, then comes the catechesis and
so many [other] things. But no one, no one becomes a Christian
by himself."
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Here we will encourage women to engage in a sincere
and personal relationship with Christ by helping them
understand how God needs to be a part of their lives every day
and everywhere they go. Part of this discussion will be based
on comments from Pope Francis who is frequently encouraging
“taking the Gospel with us” and also Teresa Tomeo’s new book
“Walk Softly.” We interview parish priest and a pastor in the
Archdiocese of Detroit about his ideas on getting closer to
God. |
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Msgr. Bugarin, Pastor of St Joan of Arc Parish,
Archdiocese of Detroit
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Janet's Homework Assignment: |
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Read
daily the Magnificat or The Word Among Us
Read
Walk Softly and Carry a Great Bag by Teresa Tomeo
Turn off the TV and computer and just pray and listen to the
Lord for just 15 minutes and gradually you will see the time
increasing naturally.
Visit our
homepage and sign up for the Catholic View for Women
monthly e-letter
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How do you carry God in your pocket?
What type of habits or practices might be keeping you from a
more intimate relationship with God?
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God's Bucket List: Heaven's Surefire Way to Happiness
in this Life and Beyond
by Teresa Tomeo
Examines what God wants for each of us: mercy,
fruitfulness, fellowship, and peace, just to name a
few, and explains what the Christian faith teaches
about these gifts and how we can begin to achieve and
cross out, one by one, the items on that heavenly
list. God's Bucket List is published by Random
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Recall
Abortion: Ending the Abortion Industry's Exploitation
of Women
by Janet Morana
Janet Morana exposes the myriad ways abortion exploits
women, and calls for a National recall of this deadly
procedure. Published by Saint Benedict Press.
Sign the petition to recall abortion. |
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The Kitchen Madonna:
Patroness of The
Catholic View for Women
Mary was not only Jesus' Mother, but also a housewife.
Her utensils are earthly and heavenly symbols. The key
represents the safety in the house and also the way
into heaven. The kettle symbolizes nourishment for
body and soul. The broom represents cleanliness in the
home and in thoughts and deeds.
Available from EWTN Religious Catalogue
Available in Resin and Bronze
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Magnificat is a lavishly printed, easy-to-read
pocket-sized worship aid, of more than 400 pages.
Magnificat can be used to follow the daily Mass and
can also be read at home for personal or family
prayer.
Available at Magnificat
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Consider praying the
Divine Office on a daily basis.
The Divine Office provides psalms and prayers to be
prayed at different times of the day.
See
www.divineoffice.org.
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