Archive for October, 2012
Can Catholics Celebrate Halloween?
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012Is the celebration of Halloween a pagan feast? May a Catholic celebrate Halloween in good conscience? What is the history of this popular American holiday? We celebrate Halloween on the evening before All Saints Day. The word itself is a shortened form of “All Hallows’ Eve,” which quite literally means “the eve of All Saints.” [...]
Two Week Countdown to Election: CUF Resources
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012From our CUF archives: various resources to help inform your voting decisions A Matter of Reception: Abortion, Holy Communion, and Catholic Politicians. This Faith Fact discusses the broad issue of abortion and the morality of a supporting a candidate who openly advocates abortion. The Rosary, Faith, and the Public Square. In this homily Bishop Thomas [...]
Year of Faith Book List: The Legacy of Pope John Paul II
Monday, October 22nd, 2012Today as we celebrate the memorial of Bl. John Paul II we once again have the opportunity to study from his great body of writings on a wide array of topics. Whether it be ecumenism, the relationship of faith and reason, the Blessed Mother, or the Eucharist, John Paul II seemed to have touched on [...]
Celebrating St. Kateri: Updated
Friday, October 19th, 2012This weekend, as Kateri Tekakwitha is elevated to sainthood, the Church in America has a wonderful opportunity to ask for the intercession of “one of our very own.” Longtime CUF member Marlene McCauley has launched a site dedicated to this powerful patroness, found here. The website includes biographical information and additional resources. St. Kateri Tekakwitha, [...]
Synod Updates Available
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012For daily updates on the Bishop’s Synod on the New Evangelization and the Transmission of the Christian Faith (taking place in Rome through October 28) check the Vatican’s bulletins often.
Who’s Telling the Truth?
Friday, October 12th, 2012After last night’s vice presidential debate in which current Vice President Joe Biden vehemently asserted that the HHS Mandate will in no way require Catholics to compromise their beliefs, the USCCB rapidly responded with a forcefully worded Press Release. Here is the bulk of that statement, setting the record straight: Last night, the following statement was made [...]
Jumpstarting the Year of Faith
Friday, October 12th, 2012Yesterday marked the official start of the Year of Faith, a time designated by Pope Benedict for the universal Church to rediscover the treasures of our faith in Jesus Christ. Throughout this exciting year, Catholics United for the Faith will promote the celebration of the Year of Faith in our various outreaches. For starters, we [...]
Indulgences for the Year of Faith
Tuesday, October 9th, 2012While we’re still a few days shy of the official start of the Year of Faith, the U.S. Bishop’s conference is releasing a steady stream of resources for this great season in the Church. Beginning on October 11, according to a Vatican decree, the opportunity for plenary indulgence will be possible. Obtaining the indulgence is [...]
Have Mercy on Us and on the Whole World
Friday, October 5th, 2012Today is the feastday of St. Faustina Kowalska, the Apostle of Divine Mercy. From her diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul: And I understood that the greatest attribute of God is love and mercy. It unites the creature with the Creator. This immense love and abyss of mercy are made known in the Incarnation of [...]
Pope Benedict’s October Intentions
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012General: That the New Evangelization may progress in the oldest Christian countries. Mission: That the celebration of World Mission Day may result in a renewed commitment to evangelization.