Understanding the Deeper Meaning and Life-changing Catholic Teaching on Redemptive Suffering.

"If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me" (Matthew 16:24).

In this online course you will learn much about why an all-loving, all-powerful God would allow his children to suffer. By the end of this 4-part Series you will, hopefully, begin to understand Catholic teaching about this, see suffering in a new way, find peace in the midst of it, and be able to defend this teaching from scripture.

The saints are so inspiring! They show us what it looks like to respond to God’s love and grace and to allow him to transform us.

Socials with the Saints are opportunities to learn from these role models of faith and from one another, for fellowship, prayer, and receiving spiritual motivation..

There are four saints to learn from: St. Faustina, Pope St. John Paul II, St. Maximillian Kolbe, and St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein).

These sessions inspire individuals in their daily pilgrimage by introducing them to companions on the journey, in the Communion of Saints.

You can listen to the audios on your own or use them in a small group.

Suggested Format for Four different Sessions: Brief introduction to a role model of faith (saint), followed by audio podcast or video of the life of the saint., concluding with discussion & prayer Focus on how can they help you in your daily life?

This course covers Catholic Eschatology which includes: The Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven (Purgatory), Hell; the Second Coming of Christ, The Resurrection of the Dead, The General or Final Judgment and the New Creation.

Section 282 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church assures us that knowing what happens at the end of human history is “decisive for the meaning and orientation of our life and actions.” Our view of end times determines our view of salvation history. Knowing what happens at the end of our lives and the end of human history is of supreme importance for understanding why God made us and what He has planned for us both in this life and in the next.

Jesus said to St. Angela of Foligna: "Make of yourself a capacity and I will make myself a torrent!"

This course is all about learning how to make ourselves a capacity - people who can be completely filled with the love of God - so that we can effectively love others.

"If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me" (Matthew 16:24).

Why did Jesus say this? It is because He knows all of the benefits that can come from this & He doesn’t want us to miss out on them.

In this course you will learn much about why an all-loving, all-powerful God would allow his children to suffer. By the end of this 3-part series you will begin to understand Catholic teaching about this, see suffering in a new way, find peace in the midst of it, and be able to defend it from scripture.

Video from School of Faith

A Bible Study on the Doctrine of Indulgences by Dr. Scott Hahn

I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven (Matthew 16:19).

Audios by Dr. Troy Hinkel from Holy Family School of Faith

Holy Family School of Faith Institute is a public association of the faithful that provides ongoing, adult formation through catechetical programs that stress the call to prayer, virtue, and holiness of life.

The purpose of our formation is to lay the theological foundation upon which an authentic Catholic culture can be developed. It is comprehensive in its content, but always with the goal of explaining the faith in a simple and engaging way. The Prayer & Spirituality Course is a great place to start.

Video Talk by Fr. Chris Alar, MIC

The Bible attests to the existence of angels. What's their important role? How can we use these powerful intercessors? Father Chris explains.

Fr. Chris Alar explains Spiritual Warfare and how to win the battle against Satan and the demons.

Meditating on the mystery of Purgatory in light of the teachings of the Church is a source of great spiritual profit for a Christian.

Audios in this class are by Dr. Troy Hinkel from Holy Family School of Faith

Holy Family School of Faith Institute is a public association of the faithful that provides ongoing, adult formation through catechetical programs that stress the call to prayer, virtue, and holiness of life.

The purpose of our formation is to lay the theological foundation upon which an authentic Catholic culture can be developed. It is comprehensive in its content, but always with the goal of explaining the faith in a simple and engaging way.

Welcome to this page on Redemptive Suffering. There are videos, articles, podcasts and many links to other types of media that address this life-changing topic. To make your time here more fruitful consider praying the following prayer before you begin:

Dear Lord,

Help me to remember in times of suffering, the cross you carried for my sake, so that I may better carry mine. Help me to understand the incredible value you have given to the offering of my suffering as a sacrifice united to yours. As I explore the teachings you have given to your Church on this topic, open my mind and heart to the hidden treasures of redemptive suffering. Help me to allow my suffering and crosses - great & small - to unite me more deeply to you, help other people and to increase my capacity to love you for all eternity. Amen.

On the last day of the Octave of Easter (the Sunday after Easter) the entire Church is invited to gather throughout the world to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. From St. Maria Faustina's Diary it is clear that this Octave Day of Easter is a day chosen by Christ as a day of extraordinary graces - a complete outpouring of His mercy upon all who approach him with great trust and expectant faith.

How do I Work at Forgiving Myself & Others?

Twelve audio lessons by Dr. Mike Scherschligt

For centuries the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God, has been appearing to us and assisting us in times of need. In this talk, Dr. Michael Scherschligt of the Holy Family School of faith echoes the words of St. John Paul II, "When the victory comes, it will come through Mary!" For more from the Holy Family School of Faith see our website: schooloffaith.com

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Catholic Churches everwhere offer the Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation (that is the official name given by the Church) every week in order to hear people’s confessions and give them absolution for their sins. This sacrament is also called the Sacrament of Confession.

The sacrament is a wonderful blessing as it helps us open our hearts and souls to God’s help!

Families are confronted with many challenging questions and crises when it comes to making end-of-life decisions for their loved ones. What does the Church teach about this? Watch this very informative webinar with Professor Steven Bozza and Dr. Matthew Bunson to learn about this.

1st Course: Why Would Anyone Believe in God?

Brought to you by Deacon Mark Friedlein, Terri Thomas and Holy Family School of Faith.

Audio, Video & Handouts (scroll down to the bottom of the page for links to articles about answering atheism, redemptive suffering and more)

For each of the 4 talks in this course, there is an mp3 audio file (of Sebastian D’Amico) for you to listen to and a handout for you to follow along with. For the first three talks there is a video presentation by Deacon Mark Friedlein or Terri Thomas. There is no handout for the third talk.

The power point slides are included after each of the handouts for each of the talks.

Course Instructor: Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio

A Pilgrimage of Faith

Excellent Video Series by Dr. Mike Scherschligt from School of Faith

Loving Naturally and Supernaturally

"All of creation awaits with eager longing the revealing of the children of God" - Romans 8:19

To get the complete message of this event, listen to all of the talks consecutively. In addition to the talks from this event scroll down for two bonus talks & other helpful information.

There are a total of 56 videos by Dr. Marcellino D’Amcrosio in this course, that range from 6 minutes up to 30+ minutes in length. If you take your time and watch them consecutively, one at a time, you will learn a lot about Church History and our Catholic Theological Tradition. It is a wonderful adventure!

This video series is a production of the Liturgical Institute where you can earn a degree that refreshes your soul and renews the church.

Award-winning director, Charles Francis Kinnane and his team of passionate and dedicated film-makers tell the true stories of God’s grace through the ministries of the Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael’s Abbey in this groundbreaking seven part web series.

The Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael’s Abbey

In recordings from this conference you will be able to listen to podcasts from eighteen different speakers. Also included are other resources that relate to the different topics. Enjoy!

Lent is meant to help us increase our capacity to love - to grow in holiness - to advance along the path of becoming a saint. What is a saint? A person fully alive and filled with the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit - a person who is full of God's love. It is ultimately a call to mission because the gifts we receive are not meant to be kept to ourselves but to be shared with others. By allowing God to transform us and make us holy, we are more capable of truly helping others. This is where true joy comes from.

Finding Peace in the Storm

If you find yourself in God’s boat, yelling for His help, you’ve come to the right place. Speakers will discuss how to conquer your demons, how to build relationship with God and find peace in prayer, how to receive peace even in the chaos of the world, and how to walk through seven steps of serenity!

Creating a prayer space for your family is an opportunity to bring the true, the beautiful, and the good to your lives. For centuries the art and space of our parishes are the very means through which the knowledge, truth, and very life of God was transmitted to the faithful. As the faithful gathered together for opportunities of prayer and worship they would be enveloped with beautiful artwork depicting the truths of the scriptures, the lives of the saints, and the depictions of the grace of God being transmitted to humanity.

You are invited to consecrate yourself to the Foster Father of the Son of God and our Spiritual Father, St. Joseph. Entrust yourself entirely into his paternal care so that he can help you acquire his virtues and become holy. As men and women consecrated to St. Joseph, we can rely on his intercession in Heaven for us to always be faithful and devout Catholic men & women, husbands & wives, fathers & mothers, brothers & sisters, and sons & daughters.

On this page you can learn a little about Consecration to the Sacred of Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. June is the month that the Catholic Church focuses more closely on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and that automatically includes the Immaculate Heart of His Mother, Mary.

Teaming up with Matt Fradd and Pints With Aquinas, these conference talks give tools and knowledge from several Catholic theologians, apologists, and philosophers so you can be a defender of the Faith amidst today's challenges.

During the conference presentations (mp3 format), you will learn from some of the best minds in the Catholic Faith.

More help for Holy Week.

Easter Sunday is over, but the Easter Season has just begun. It will last for another seven weeks. Why does the liturgy make the Easter Season so long? And how can we live this Season as God wants us to? That is what this page is all about. There are many different resources here to help answer this question.

Discovering a Deeper Relationship with the Holy Spirit

ABOUT THE SERIES

The Wild Goose series is truly a work of the Holy Spirit. “Wild Goose” was a term that the ancient Celts had for the Holy Spirit. It is a 14 part series featuring Fr. Dave Pivonka and various interviews. Shot in various locations from Niagara Falls to the California desert, The Wild Goose invites viewers to an encounter, or a renewed encounter, with the Holy Spirit. The entire series is available for free on WILDGOOSE.TV or if you prefer you can purchase the DVD set as well.

33 Days to Morning Glory - A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration by Fr. Michael Gaitley MIC

The information in this on this page is very important for every Catholic to know and understand especially in light of all that is going on in our country and in the world. 

Please take the time to go through the material included in it even if you think it does not apply to you. Chances are it may apply to your children or grandchildren, friends or neighbors and God will want to use the knowledge you gain to help them when the time is right. 

As the great Solemnity of Pentecost approaches, we invite you to join us in a parish-wide Rosary Novena to ask for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon our parish community.