IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Salvation in Christ is a gift of God that cannot be earned by human efforts alone, and it is not simply some kind of interior transformation, but touches the way Christians live in the world and relate to others, said …

Popular retreat led by Father Nathan Cromley of Eagle Eye Ministries for young adults ages 18-35.. Theme: “How do we know God’s will?” The day will include intellectual formation, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and the opportunity for confession and spiritual direction. For information email [email protected].  

February 25, 2018: Men in diaconate formation took their next step to becoming permanent deacons in the Acolyte Ceremony during Mass at the Basilica of the Assumption in Covington KY. The reading in Mark’s Gospel was about the Transfiguration, and Bishop Foys hoped these men would have a mountaintop moment …

Deacon Amado Lin will speak on the Eucharist at the Little Flower Lenten Soup Supper, held in the cafeteria.

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholics should use the season of Lent to look for signs and symptoms of being under the spell of false prophets and of living with cold, selfish and hateful hearts, Pope Francis said. Together with “the often bitter medicine of the truth,” the …

Awake seeks to accompany 6-8th graders through fellowship, worship, and encounter.  Open to all in grades 6-8t, the event will feature a meal, entertainment, music, games, small group conversation, a keynote testimony, Eucharistic adoration, and the opportunity for Confession. Guardian Angels youth minister Brad Barnes will host and speak.

Awake seeks to accompany 6-8th graders through fellowship, worship, and encounter.  Open to all in grades 6-8t, the event will feature a meal, entertainment, music, games, small group conversation, a keynote testimony, Eucharistic adoration, and the opportunity for Confession. Guardian Angels youth minister Brad Barnes will host and recently ordained Father …

XLT (Exalt!) is an evening of Eucharistic Adoration, prayer, song, and praise. Hosted by the St. Francis of Assisi Senior High Youth Ministry and featuring the SHYM Praise & Worship team, the evening will include praise and worship music, Scripture, a reflection, Eucharistic Adoration, and Benediction.

Feb. 5-8. Many faithful Catholics go to Mass but don’t fully understand its mystery. The Fathers of Mercy will preach on the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confession at morning Mass (8:30). Donuts and talk by Father Ben Cameron follows; the Fathers will also give a nightly talk at 7 p.m.

Q: My husband has not practiced the Catholic faith for 30 years. What does he need to do to return to the sacraments? A: Once baptized, a person is always a Christian. But as you note, it is possible to leave the practice of the faith for a time (or …