http://2424.2.ecatholicwebsites.com Sat, 25 May 2013 02:25:39 GMT http://www.saintroberts.net/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=138 We all have special interests that we devote our time to. We nurture hobbies, indulge in favorite pastimes, perfect our skills and take pleasure in various pursuits. But that’s all separate from our prayer life, right? In this month of Confirmation and Pentecost, stop by the Stories of Faith section of the Year of Faith website to find out how Amanda’s “obsession” with running might really be an opening to the fruits of the Spirit. Maybe it will give you a new perspective on the healthy and holy side of your own obsessons! Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss140 http://2424.2.ecatholicwebsites.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=138&page=255 We all have special interests that we devote our time to. We nurture hobbies, indulge in favorite pastimes, perfect our skills and take pleasure in various pursuits. But that’s all separate from our prayer life, right? We’re used to bringing our worries and concerns to prayer, or even our thanks, but what about all those other things we do in between? Are they part of our spiritual life? Take a couple minutes to read Amanda’s reflection on her “obsession” with running and then see if it gives you new perspective on your own obsessions. Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss138 http://2424.2.ecatholicwebsites.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=139&page=1 We are now half way through the “Year of Faith.” And are you still wondering what it is? Pope Benedict XVI called for a year of renewal in the Church, beginning with the 50th anniversary of Vatican II in October 2012 and continuing through the feast of Christ the King in November 2013. It is a chance to carry forward the work of the Holy Spirit that inspired Vatican II and to continue the renewal so needed in our own faith lives and in the life of the Church. Click on the title of this entry to learn more. Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss139 http://www.disciplesinmission.com/ In August 2012, the Archdiocesan Pastoral Planning Commission (APPC) delivered its formal proposal to Cardinal Seán O’Malley for review. The proposal was accepted and the initiative, titled "Disciples in Mission," is now underway. For more information about the plan, including a blog to keep you up to date on progress, click on the title of this entry to go to the Archdiocesan "Disciples in Mission" website. Sat, 17 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT rss9