reading

The previous blog indicated a misspelling. It's actually divorcedcatholics.com. You can type it in a search engine as well. One book I found might be kinda interesting. It's from the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Liguori Publications has it on their webpage. One of the writers comes from a vantage point of a Christmas and Easter only attendant. Would be interesting to check out.

websites

Again, I recommend americamagazine.org as a way to access some great information. It has recommended books, movie reviews, blogs, and other great Catholic things. For those who are looking for support in your marriage please visit a site sponsored the US Bishops called foryour marriage.org. There is also a site for those who may feel alienated because of a divorce. Divcorcedcatholics.com has some resources that promote healing and a recognition that diovcorced catholics are still a part of our Church.

America

You can visit the America magazine website for links to free articles about Scripture, the sacraments, Catholic social teaching and other topics. All are available at americamagazine.org/education.cfm. There is even a blog there where you can hook up with Catholics from across the country and all walks of life. It's a great way to share faith.

spiritual

The adult faith formation day is on Sunday, March 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. Various topics and speakers will make this day at St Thomas More a tremendous experience. Enjoy the fellowship of other people and learn more about the faith. It's also a great way to deepen your spirituality during the Lenten season. Charlie Brown Spirituality, Why we do what we do at Mass, Centering Prayer, Lenten Family customs, and a look at a couple Vatican II documents will grace the schedule of workshops. Shawn Crawford, director of stewardship for our diocese, will be our keynote speaker. Mark your calendars and plan to be there!

other book

How about a Thomas Merton book called When the Trees Say Nothing?
He's always a great spiritual writer and read. Plus, it's Thomas Merton. What more can I say?

book

I have a book that we could do comments on. It's called Joshua by Joseph F. Girzone. It's part of a series of books that this priest wrote after he retired in 1986. It's basically about a man who moves into a small cabin on the edge of a community. The man seems to be a good carpenter who charges little for his terrific work. Despite his selfless giving and attempts to bring the community together, some in the community are suspicious. Finally, he is confronted by the local church leaders to resolve the community's suspicions. If anyone would like to comment on the first couple of chapters then let's do it. The publisher was Simon and Schuster.

Advent

Let's talk. Anybody? How about Advent traditions. What do you do yourself or with your family?
Advent calendar? Bible readings? I like this time of year. Churches change color and people are more receptive to help others. If one does not get caught up in the consumerism then it becomes a real meaningful time of year. Does anyone put a Christmas scene in their home? We put a few figurines up each week and explain their significance to our kids. You can do that with a Jesse Tree as well. Advent wreaths in the home can be enlightening as well. What do you think?