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Our Lady of Sorrows and the 7 Sorrows Devotion
Wednesday, September 15
The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows commemorates the extreme sorrow that the Blessed Virgin Mary experienced during the life, passion, and death of Jesus Christ. The Seven Sorrows Devotion…
Alphabet Race – A Humility Game
This humility game will help participants consider if they are really as good at a task as they think they are.
Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian
Thursday, September 16
Saints Cornelius and Cyprian were 3rd century Christians. St. Cornelius was a pope. At the time, many Christians were being martyred. Some renounced their faith and then later repented. A…
Medusa Game (Youth Group Game)
The Medusa Game is a game for a group of about 8 or more teenagers. It is based on the Greek legend of Medusa. Looking at her caused people to…
Minefield Game (Youth Group Game or VBS Game)
Minefield game is a youth group game which seems to have lots of variations. It is easy to set up, requires materials you can find in your meeting space, and…
Prayer for Defense – Based on Psalm 54
This prayer for defense, based on Psalm 54, is a prayer asking for defense when our enemies seem to surround us. These could be personal enemies or things bad habits.
Mingle Icebreaker Game
Mingle icebreaker is a super easy game which can be played at any time because it requires no set up. It goes pretty quickly, so you can play multiple rounds.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Tuesday, September 21
St. Matthew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He also wrote the Gospel of Matthew. He is from Galilee and was a tax collector before following Jesus.…
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, September 26
The readings for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B remind us not to exclude or hinder others who are doing the work of God. These readings could…
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina means “divine reading”. It is a prayer practice which trusts that God speaks to us through scripture. This is a practice I started doing regularly a few years…
St. Padre Pio
Thursday, September 23
St. Padre Pio, also known as Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, was a 20th century Capuchin friar and priest. He is known for his piety and charity. He had the stigmata,…
If All of the People of the Lord Were Prophets!
But Moses answered him, “Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets! Would that the Lord might bestow his spirit on them…
Our Lady Undoer of Knots
Tuesday, September 28
Our Lady Undoer of Knots is a devotion to our Blessed Mother. In this devotion, Catholics ask Mary to assist us in untying the knots in our lives through her…
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, October 3
The readings for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B focus on marriage and relationships. The sacrament of marriage and theology of the body are obvious choices for…
Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels
Wednesday, September 29
The archangels are leaders of angels in the army of God. These three archangels are mentioned in scripture. Their feast day is on September 29.
St. Michael the Archangel Prayer
St. Michael the Archangel is a warrior who fights evil. He is a protector. Children can understand St. Michael as a spiritual superhero whose nemesis is Satan. He is often…
St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor
Thursday, September 30
St. Jerome was born in 347 A.D. He became a Christian in his late teens.He is best known for translating the Bible into Latin. His translation is called the Vulgate.…
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Friday, October 1
St. Thérèse of Lisieux lived in late 19th century France. She is also called “The Little Flower of Jesus”. For her, the path to holiness was “doing of the least…
First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
When Jesus appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, he promise several graces to those who devoted themselves to his Sacred Heart. They would show their devotion by receiving communion on…
Guardian Angels
Saturday, October 2
Each of us has a guardian angel who watches over us. October 2 is the Memorial of the Guardian Angels.