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The first document of Vatican II Sacrosanctum Concilium This series will break down its 16 documents into a clear hierarchy of constitutions, decrees, and declarations.

Lorenzo was born in the late 16th century in Manila.

Since his mother was Filipino and his father of Chinese descent, he grew up speaking both Chinese and Tagalog, a language spoken by a segment of the Filipino population. Read more:

St. Lorenzo Ruiz St. Lorenzo Ruiz went from living an ordinary family life in Manila to becoming the first Filipino saint.

Long before Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Bible in a Year podcast or Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire ministry, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979) was evangelizing U.S. Catholics using radio and television in new and effective ways.

This September, his life and legacy will receive even greater attention and honor as the Church declares him Blessed:

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen to be Beatified in September This profile honors Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's pioneering legacy as a Catholic media evangelist who reached millions.

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Enter into God’s rest on Sundays Just as God modeled rest after creation, reclaiming Sunday leisure restores our original communion with God.

Following God’s will is essential to living as his disciple, so don’t be afraid to turn “decision fatigue” into action and step out in faith.

Now, if you have any original meal ideas for a family of 7, I’d be grateful! Read more:

Step out in faith and discover God's will Overcoming "discernment paralysis" simply requires acting on what we already know, taking small steps of faith, and seeking wise counsel.

I was talking with a friend the other day, and he started saying negative things about Jesus and the Church. I didn’t say anything but feel like I should have.

Was that wrong?

Was I wrong for not speaking up for Jesus and the Church? Understanding why you stayed silent can help you respond with conviction in the future.

In the busyness that fills our days it can be easy to underestimate the power of simple things.

Fostering a spirit of happiness, fun, humor and lightheartedness is the secret to a joyful heart and happy family life. Read more:

Focus on the joy God sprinkles into family life Embracing laughter and lighthearted fun in daily family life nurtures a home rooted in God-given joy.

How often do we pause to consider both the words we’re consuming as well as those we’re sharing with one another? Are we saying what matters?

Are we listening to what we’re saying when little ears are tuning in?

Words Matter: How what we say shapes our lives and our homes By choosing our words with intention, parents can cut through the daily noise to build a home rooted in respect, and lasting love.

A new school year can induce anxiety, with its early mornings, new schedules, challenging homework, extracurriculars and much more. This year, give your worries over to Jesus.

Focus instead on the great plans he has for you:

This fall, let God write your lesson plan Ease back-to-school anxiety by trusting in God's love, focusing on your blessings, and remembering your true worth in Christ.

To help savor the fruits of this season, we invite you to try these delicious apple dumplings.

Their golden crispy goodness with cinnamon-sugar sprinkled on top is sure to inspire warm thoughts of gratitude to God for this fine planet we are blessed to call home. Read more:

The abundant harvest beckons Harvest festivals are rooted in a deep tradition of expressing gratitude to God for His creation and bounty.