"Una Iglesia sin caridad no existe". Estas son las palabras pronunciadas por el Papa Francisco en 2013 a los líderes de Caritas, la red de instituciones caritativas de la Iglesia Católica en todo el mundo.
A través de la Campaña Anual de Caridades Católicas de la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City, el apoyo leal de las parroquias ayuda a Caridades Católicas a continuar sus operaciones diarias, operaciones que se necesitan con tanta urgencia en los condados occidentales y centrales de Oklahoma. Caridades Católicas depende de la generosidad de nuestra comunidad católica para financiar aproximadamente el 40 por ciento de nuestro presupuesto anual.
by Pedro A. Moreno, O.P. Secretariado de Evangelización y Catequesis
Decidan cuál de los siguientes dos esposos ficticios ama a su esposa y tienen una mejor oportunidad de una relación duradera. ¿Cuál esposo probablemente ama a su esposa y cuál podría estar usándola?
La próxima campaña pacifica de 40 Dias Por La Vida para abolir el aborto está programado para el 26 de septiembre al 4 de noviembre, 2018. Para más información, favor de comunicarse con Erika Martinez al (405) 615-7642 o mande un mensaje a [email protected].
El Arzobispo Pablo Coakley invita a las parejas casadas que estén celebrando su aniversario especial de (25, 40, 50+) del presente año 2018 para que participen en la Misa Especial de Aniversario el domingo 21 de Octubre de 2018, iniciando a las 3 p.m. en la Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro, 3214 N. Lake Ave., (N.W. 32 Y Western) en Oklahoma City. Después de la Misa habrá una recepción. Es muy importante que si usted desea asistir por favor contacte a la Oficina de Ministerio Matrimonial y Vida Familiar al (405) 721-8944. El Arzobispo le impartirá su bendición y la comunidad local se alegra en su ejemplo y compromiso al Sacramento de Matrimonio.
“A Church without charity does not exist.” These are the words spoken by Pope Francis in 2013 to leaders of Caritas, the network of Catholic charitable institutions from around the world.
Through the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Annual Appeal, loyal parish support helps Catholic Charities continue day-to-day operations – operations so desperately needed in the western and central counties of Oklahoma. Catholic Charities depends on the generosity of our Catholic community to fund approximately 40 percent of our annual budget.
Since 2010, the Saint Anne’s Sewing Guild at Saint Eugene’s parish in Oklahoma City has made many kinds of items for people in need. Parishioner and Guild Chairman Barbara Main said the guild began because of a need for people to make and repair items for the church.
The Season of Creation began Sept. 1 with a Day of Prayer for Creation, and ends on Oct. 4, the feast day of Saint Francis, the patron saint of ecology.
With the help of three grants from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) through Catholic Charities, Fertile Ground’s roots are growing deeper.
There has been a war in Syria since 2011, and half the country has been displaced, meaning families are no longer living in their hometowns, cities or villages. Thousands are victims of the war and are in dire need of help.
by Jim Beckman, executive director of the Secretariat for Evangelization and Catechesis
I was a middle school teacher back in the day – 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science. It was my first job fresh out of college. I’m dating myself here sharing this, but this time of year always brings me back.
by Pedro A. Moreno, O.P. Secretariat for Evangelization and Catechesis
Decide on which of the following two fictitious husbands love their wives and have a better chance at a long-lasting relationship. Which husband probably loves his wife, and which one could just be using her?
Many parents encourage their children to read and want to see their youngsters grow in their Catholic faith. Two very fine books that will help parents achieve both these goals are: “Mother Teresa of Calcutta” by Francine Bay and Emmanuel Beaudesson and “Mother Teresa: The Smile of Calcutta” by Charlotte Grossetete and Catherine Chion.
SHAWNEE – Abbot Primate Gregory Plan, O.S.B., visited Saint Gregory’s Abbey Aug. 13-15. He had organized the “fraternal visit” after visiting with Abbot Lawrence in February during the annual meeting of the abbots of North American.
Often we envision donating our organs after we are dead, but we also can choose to become an organ donor while we are alive, if we share part of our liver or donate one of our kidneys. The proposal to give one of our two kidneys away, though, does raise some ethical and safety concerns. There can be long-term risks for the donor. Donating a kidney, moreover, would not be therapeutic for us – only for someone else – and in fact might slightly increase our own risk for experiencing renal failure in the future.