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It is our hope is that our site will enable all who visit to come into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ, a deeper love of the Roman Catholic Church, and a better understanding of the need to transform our society into a world of greater compassion and justice.

This Week's Reflection

Seeking the Kingdom
The beautiful stories of the treasure in the field and the pearl merchant point to the fact seeking the Kingdom of God and doing the will of the Father calls for total commitment. One does not simply add this pearl to a collection or simply purchase one more parcel of land. All must be sold. An absolute fresh start is to be made. The Gospel cuts into one's life and one must decide. Jesus brings compassion and healing; but he also brings a call to responsibility that is not without its consequences.

Recommended Websites

Iowa Church Is a Beacon After Immigration Raid
St. Bridget’s Roman Catholic Church provided help and comfort after nearly 400 illegal immigrants were arrested at a factory in May. The former pastor, Rev. Paul Ouderkirk, came out of retirement to help members of his congregation.

Lourdes 150th Anniversary
From Religion and Ethics Weekly: Don Kladstrup travels to France to explore the spiritual significance and religious phenomenon of this holy place and how it provides hope to millions of pilgrims every year. According to Father James Martin, author of Lourdes Diary, "People are drawn here for many reasons -- for physical healings, but also just to get closer to God, in a place with a great community of believers."

World Youth Day 2008
Official site of World Youth Day 2008. World Youth Day (WYD) is the largest youth event in the world and was held in Sydney, Australia from Tuesday 15 to Sunday 20 July 2008. It brought together young people from around the globe to celebrate and learn about their faith on a more regular basis. Here you will a summary and details of what took place during this successful event.

WYD: World Youth Day's evolution from Chaucer to 'Evangelical Pilgrimage'
In the media and popular culture, World Youth Day is often dubbed the "Catholic Woodstock," or the "Olympic Games" of world religion. Among Catholic insiders, however, the preferred argot is "pilgrimage," and the youth who take part are described as "pilgrims." Yet if Geoffrey Chaucer somehow were to drop in on Sydney, Australia, this week, it’s not at all clear he would be reminded of the kind of spiritual journey he described in The Canterbury Tales.

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