When a couple celebrates the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony in the Church they promise to each other, to the priest who presides over the Sacrament, to the Community present at the marriage, and most important to God who witnesses and knows all things, that they will be open to having children and to raising them in the fear and love of the Lord and His Commandments.
BAPTISM. When a child is baptized, once again, both godparents and especially the parents make a firm commitment to raise the child to know and love God in the Catholic Church. In the Sacrament … Read more
To advance in our spiritual life, we should utilize all of the means, methods, and practices that are at our disposal. Jesus calls all of us to seriously pursue our own sanctification, as well as the sanctification of the whole world. His words are clear and to the point: “Be holy as your heavenly Father is holy.” (Mt 5:48) Also, in the Sermon on the Mount, in one of the Eight Beatitudes (Mt 5:1-12), Jesus teaches: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice (holiness), for they will be filled.”
The most important BIRTHDAY in the history of humanity is the birthday of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The key to experiencing the overflowing, exuberant joy of Christmas depends on the time, energy, and effort that we expend in preparing for this day. In short, the key to the success of the party depends on the prior preparation for the party.
When he arrived at the University of Paris, Francis Xavier (1506-1552) was motivated by many worldly and vain ambitions. A top-notch athlete, a first class scholar, a man who loved life and the party life, he was a full-blown extrovert and a friend to many. Still there was something missing in his life—an ardent pursuit for God and His honor and glory. 
The key to the success of the party or celebration depends upon the prior preparation for the party. In other words, the more intense the preparation, normally and in most cases, the more successful the celebration.
