Modeling your faith for your children
Filed under Audio on January 1, 2013
SJEC Director Matthew Halbach discusses the parents’ role in preparing their children for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. AudioPlayer.embed("audioplayer_1", {soundFile:"aHR0cDovL3NqZWNpb3dhLm9yZy93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAxMi8xMC9QYXJlbnRGb3JtYXRpb25TdEF1ZzEwMDIxMi1NUDMubXAzA"}); Click... Read More
Missionaries of Mercy: Bearing the Eucharist to the Sick, Homebound and Dying
Filed under Past Events on April 28, 2012
Over 80 people from Des Moines region parishes and beyond participated in a morning of prayer, reflection, and learning at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, Des Moines, on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The workshop celebrated the gift of the ministry of bearer of the Eucharist to the elderly and homebound, the sick and the dying. The keynote address and opening prayer were delivered by Fr. Anthony... Read More
The Sacrament of Eucharist
Filed under Archives, Sacraments on December 28, 2011
Do you wish to honor the Body of the Savior? Do not despise it when it is naked. Do not honor it in church with silk vestments while outside it is naked and numb with cold. For he who said ‘This is my Body,’ and made it so by His word, is the same one who said, ‘You saw me hungry, and gave me no food. As you did not do it to the least of these, you did not do it to me. Honor him then by sharing... Read More
The Eucharist
Filed under Apologetics, Catholic Literature on November 28, 2011
These resources will help you better understand and be able to explain the Church’s teachings on the Eucharist. Book Recommendations This Is My Body: An Evangelical Discovers The Real Presence by Mark Shea This is My Body is a popular apologetic written in terms engaging and accessible to Evangelical Protestants. Shea treats standard misconceptions and objections to the teaching on the real presence... Read More