Sharing the Word for November 4, 2021
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
November 4, 2021
Saint Paul tells us that it’s not up to us to judge the value of someone else’s religious observances. That’s God’s prerogative. Serving him is what’s important.
Healing Waters
Susan Hines-Brigger
November 4, 2021
I’m not a fan of water. Our bad relationship started in my youth while I was taking swim lessons. I was taking the lessons because my mom, who was afraid of water and never learned to swim, wanted to make sure that my sisters and I would be safe anytime we were around water.
Coming Unplugged
Susan Hines-Brigger
November 4, 2021
Every day many, of us spend hours on our phones, computers, or other electronic devices. Many of the advances it has brought can be life-changing. But all of this technology can also have a dark side.
Draft statement stresses Eucharist’s importance, not a need to deny it
At their June assembly, when the U.S. bishops debated a proposal to draft a statement on the Eucharist, some of the bishops asked whether it would address denying Communion to Catholic politicians who support abortion.