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Strangers No Longer: A Pastoral Letter Concerning MigrationIn this historic statement, the bishops of the United States and Mexico join together to examine the impact of migration on the social, political, and spiritual lives of both countries.

The Dignity of a Person (Dignitas Personae)This Instruction from the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) provides guidance on how to respect human life and human procreation in our heavily scientific age. The Instruction occurs in three parts. The first part explains the Church's fundamental teaching on human life and procreation. The second part addresses new problems in procreation, including techniques for assisting fertility, freezing embryos, and preventing pregnancy....

Bishops' statement for pastors and parish leaders seeking to strengthen parish social ministry. Presents seven elements of the social mission of parishes as a framework for planning and assessing that ministry.

Sacraments And Social Mission: Living the Gospel Being Disciples In the sacraments, we are formed as Christ's disciples, then sent on his mission in the world!This 23-page, color booklet can help all Catholics better understand the connections between the celebration of the sacraments and our social mission, as followers of Jesus and members of the Body of Christ. Inside you will find attractive, double-sided handouts on Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, Penance, and...

Love is our Mission: Pope Francis in AmericaRelive Pope Francis’s first visit to the United States in September 2015!This rich collection drawn from Catholic News Service photographers and journalists is a keepsake for anyone interested in the papal visit. Events include the first-ever address by a pope to a joint meeting of both houses of Congress, the pope's meeting at the White House with President Barack Obama, and an address to the United Nations by the first pope from the Americas. The...

The Church encourages youth and young people to boldly follow Jesus, wherever he may send them! Read Pope Francis’s Letter to Young People, and dive into the preparatory document on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment.The preparatory document looks at the current global situation, the lives of young people in the modern world, and the process of walking with young people as they discern their personal “vocation of love.” It ends with a questionnaire about young people and...

Wisdom on Love, Practical Advice for FamiliesPope Francis brings to life the path of love in families. In his daily homilies and speeches, he gives practical, everyday tips to help each person live out his or her family relationships betterwith humor, personal anecdotes, and wisdom from years of pastoral work.This book has solid relationship tips for all members of the family! Whether you are married, single, or engaged; a grandparent, a father or mother, or a son or daughter, you will find...

Pope Francis Migrants and Refugees: Witnesses to HopeIn Migrants and Refugees: Witnesses to Hope, Pope Francis looks at the pressing witness needed in response to the growing occurrence of human migration.Follow along with Fr. Michael Czerny, SJ, undersecretary for migrants and refugees at the Vatican, as he introduces Pope Francis’s words, which include the pope’s annual messages on the World Day of Migrants and Refugees and key homilies.Then, take a dynamic look at the political, economic,...

This 2019 limited revision of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship includes a new Introductory Letter and gives pastoral guidance to help Catholics in the United States exercise their political responsibility well.The Introductory Letter responds to new social and political developments in the United States, especially with regard to respect for human life and dignity, as well as the ongoing guidance and teachings of Pope Francis. The content of Part I, II, and III of this teaching...

Go and Make Disciples Vayan y Hagan Discípulos 10th Anniversary Edition English and SpanishPlan y estrategia nacional para la evangelización católica en los Estados Unidos.Los obispos de EE.UU. presentan una inspiradora visión de la evangelización, que se concentra en la conversion del corazón y en la proclamación del Evangelio en un mundo en continuo cambio. Formato de fácil lectura con el texto en inglés y español en p·ginas opuestas. Ideal para grupos parroquiales bilingues. Incluye un...

Fratelli Tutti: On Fraternity and Social Friendship Encyclical Letter Pope Francis’s prophetic new encyclical speaks directly into the lives of men and women today! This greatly welcomed encyclical is a beautiful reflection on humanity’s path forward to a deeply desired and sought-after peace. Pope Francis addresses his renewed call to universal fraternity “to all people of good will, regardless of their religious convictions.”Be convinced that you have a crucial part in securing peace! In his...

Prayer Companion for Eucharistic AdorationPope Francis has exhorted the faithful, “Let us rediscover Eucharistic adoration in our communities!”This delightful collection of Scripture, prayers, hymns, litanies, and excerpts from papal documents, as well as an excerpt from a US Catholic bishops’ statement, will encourage contemplation and meditation on the presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. These excerpts about the Eucharist will help one reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus and the gift of...

Compendium On the EucharistOriginally published in Latin, the Compendium on the Eucharist is finally available in English!It is a treasure trove of material from doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual points of view, incorporating the most recent English translation of the Roman Missal, 3rd Edition. Priests, seminarians, and liturgists will be delighted with this resource. A pastoral aid designed to help Catholics explore and understand the mystery of the Eucharist more fully, this important new...