Catholic Thrive Conferences: A Movement and a Mission for Young Adults and Singles

April 27th, 2009 by CE Recommends

Catholic Thrive , a new series of world-class events for young adults and singles, holds it’s first conferences over the upcoming Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends in California and New York.

The mission of Thrive is to transform the lives of…

 

The Errant Knight

March 28th, 2009 by CE Recommends

Recently I read the children’s book, The Errant Knight by Ann Tompert . It is the story of a knight who is called to serve his king. From the very beginning he is determined that he will get to the king’s castle to serve…

 

The National Catholic Bible Conference is Coming to the Mile High City

February 24th, 2009 by CE Recommends

On the Heels of Rome’s Scripture Synod, This Conference Comes to Denver at a Perfect Time

Denver, Colorado has been chosen as the host of the 2009 National Catholic Bible Conference. On June 26 and 27, ten of the most effective…

 

Operation Rice Bowl Starts Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25

January 17th, 2009 by Catholic Relief Services

Every year, millions of Catholics participate in Operation Rice Bowl (ORB), Catholic Relief Services’ annual Lenten program that starts Ash Wednesday (Feb. 25, 2009). Each Lent, Catholic parishes and schools from more than 13,000 communities use symbolic rice bowls as…

 

A Message From Gary Sinise

January 10th, 2009 by CE Recommends

As we begin a new year, I want you to remember something.

In these dangerous times, with wars raging on multiple fronts, it is important to remember there are millions of men and women who have volunteered to wear a uniform…

 

Dr. Ray Guarendi Sends New Year’s Greetings

January 10th, 2009 by CE Recommends

Dear Family, Friends, and Law Enforcement Contacts:

Randi strongly advised, “No Christmas letter this year.” She said by now people have had enough of our fluffed up family preening. But as Liz (age 9) says, “Daddy, it’s a win-win affirmation of…

 

100th Anniversary for Rosary Priest

December 26th, 2008 by CE Recommends

As the 100th anniversary of the birth of the “Rosary priest,” nears on Jan. 9, 2009, many public activities and events are already scheduled around the world to observe it, but individuals can also celebrate the occasion and pray for the…

 

Is Your Kid a Vampire Slayer?

December 18th, 2008 by Michael Sortino

It’s the dead of night. Something startles you awake, a cold, jolting rush of air and a flashing image that you only pray is just a dream. You sit up and listen in the darkness. Something doesn’t feel right.

Instinctively, you…

 

Form Yourself in the Faith

December 17th, 2008 by CE Recommends

Shenandoah Brown has done a beautiful service to the Church in preparing Lamp Unto My Feet. In a straightforward and systematic way, she lays forth the truths of our faith. This book truly is a lamp that will allow those inquiring into…

 

Gift from Heaven

October 29th, 2008 by Greg Schlueter

Told by Jeannine Eisenbacher

It started out as a routine ultrasound on October 27, 2005. We were pregnant with our fifth child, and were excited to see this little one growing in me. It took a sudden and unexpected turn when…

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