We distributed copies of our Easter book, The Wisdom of Fulton Sheen  after Easter Masses.   If you didn't get yours, pick one (or two for a friend) up in the North gathering space of the Church.  

Watch Bishop Barron field questions of faith from children here.
 

Prepare for Good Shepherd Sunday with these resources.  Print edition here; video edition here.

 

The Arts are one of the ways we praise God.   
Check out this site for examples and ideas of ways
you can use creativity to pray.

Click here for a video prompt
to help you consider the question.

Here's a short reminder of what the Church teaches about Mary.  Perhaps you can share with a friend of another faith who asks about Mary.

Plan now to create a space in your home or yard for a Marian Garden.   Place a statue or picture of Mary in the center and surround her with flowers.  Here are some often associated with Mary.  If you can't obtain real flowers, draw or create some from tissue paper.  

POSSIBLE PLANTS FOR YOUR MARY GARDEN

• Roses – the “queen of flowers” has long been associated with Mary.
• Rosemary – It’s in the name!
• Marigold – Marigold means Mary’s gold. Early Christians offered Mary these instead of coins.
• Sweet Alyssum – These have a wonderful fragrance. Cross-shaped flowers remind us of our Lord’s cross.
• Lily of the Valley – These are also known as Our Lady’s Tears. This flower has fragrance and tolerates shade.
• Impatiens – Also called Mother’s Love because of their constant blooms. Also good for some shade.
• Bleeding Hearts – for Mary’s heart which was pierced. Tolerates shade.
• Hyacinth – for its color, fragrance, and star-shaped flower.

 Here are some tips and templates for making paper flowers.

Today is designated as National Read-a-Poem day.  Here are some read aloud for you.

We are familiar with the Stations of the Cross; in 1988, a Way of the Resurrection was developed using images from Jesus' Resurrection and appearances. Here is a printable set of images and prayers.  Consider using them as a starting point for creating the Stations of Light in your home or neighborhood.

This creative cook suggests a resurrection tea, using food to remind us of the Easter Season.

Among the offerings of 3-minute Theology is this lecture on St. Dominic and the Rosary.

In today's Gospel, the disciples on the road to Emmaus recognize Jesus in the breaking of the bread.  Perhaps you'd like to try this recipe for breaking bread in your home.


For those with access to Amazon Prime Video, this film telling the story of the Road to Emmaus can be found here.

 Pope Francis asks everyone to pray the rosary in May and has composed two new prayers to end the rosary.   Learn more here.

Cartoon Church has composed some Beatitudes for Covid 19.  You can see them here.

Pope Francis and the Environment video