50 Ways Week Four

Prepare for online Mass attendance for this weekend with this resource: Fifth Sunday of Easter

You can watch a video reflection here.

The resource talks about personal mother churches - the church where each of us was baptized.  Search the internet to see what your mother church is doing now.  Most of us don't remember our own baptism as an infant, but create an oral or written history of the special day. Find photos of your baptism, talk with your godparents, or share stories around a family table. 
 

Still looking for a Mother's Day gift for mom?   Consider a Spiritual Bouquet of prayers and/or good works for Mom.   Here are some samples.

Did you miss our Park and Pray Marian Celebration?   You can view it here.


 

Today is the feastday of St. Peter of Tarentaise

In his Friday Message this week, Father Tom talks about the primacy of our Baptismal Call.  Refresh your memory about the sacrament of Baptism here.




During this month of Mary, here is an interesting explanation of Islam's understanding of Mary.
 

Today is the National Day of Prayer.

Dynamic Parish is offering this special online event on prayer. 
Click the image to access the 60 minute event.D

Think about a way to gather prayer requests from others.  Perhaps set up a request on social media; place a sign with container in your yard for people to see as they walk by.  Maybe leaving sidewalk chalk out with a sign inviting people to write their requests on your driveway!

Also, here us a video from Bishop Barron on prayer; here is another from Father Mike Schmitz.

 

Brush up on your Sacraments knowledge in a fun way with Sketchy Catholic. Click here.
 

Learn here about some mothers who became saints.  Here you can find some DIY gifts for moms a step above macaroni necklaces.  Kids will enjoy making some of these. Here are some ideas that don't cost a dime.
 

Today is the feast of St. Hilary of Arles, a young bishop.  Learn about him here.

Here is a link to many Catholic musicians, singing from their homes, Be Not Afraid.

Many of us are in the midst of planting gardens.  You may want to join this virtual novena to St. Isidore, the farmer, sponsored by Catholic Rural Life


Today is Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday rolled into one!. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army’s astonishing triumph over the French that took place on May 5, 1862.   Celebrate today with some Mexican food.

Mother's Day is this weekend.  Be sure to send a photo of your mom, or her name by tomorrow to be included in our Mother's Day blessing this weekend.  You can email to [email protected]

Today's Saint is Blessed Michael Giedroyc, who suffered much because of his physical diabiliities.  You can learn more about him here.

Making time in your day for prayer isn't always easy.  Watch this video for some ideas.

Are social distancing and stay-at-home rules causing you stress?  Check out these suggestions.