Genuflect is a free weekly email newsletter with a mission of strengthening your relationship with God. You’ll get the week’s top, hand-picked resources for learning, living, and sharing your Catholic Faith … without the preaching and lecturing.
Hey There, Monday we celebrated Veteran's Day in the US while other countries celebrated Armistice Day. And it was the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. As we pray and give thanks for those who serve ... now and in the past … who sacrifice so much to protect us and keep us safe, it seems appropriate to focus on peace. There is conflict everywhere. Not only between nations, and …
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Hey there, This week's topic is one of the most important in our faith, but one that is sometimes overlooked … the Mass. If you're like me, there have been periods where you weren't so good about attending Mass. For a variety of reasons. I rediscovered Mass when I was in college ... and again later when I felt the responsibility to get my children to Mass. But truth be told, I've always …
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Happy Halloween! Try not to indulge in too much candy like me. Tomorrow's November 1st aka All Saints Day when we honor the saints in heaven--including those who we don’t know about-- followed on Friday by All Soul’s Day, when we pray for the holy souls in Purgatory. The whole month of November is dedicated to the holy souls in purgatory, especially our family and friends. 17 years …
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Hey there, We’ve all been blessed with certain talents by our creator … even multiple talents. Some of the talents are easily seen … like drawing or singing. I sure wish I could sing. Others are not so obvious … like being detail oriented, good with numbers, or consoling to people in distress. We’re surprised when someone we know starts using their talent for God ... like celebrities. …
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Hey there, Last Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis canonized seven new saints: Pope Paul VI who led the last sessions of the Second Vatican Council and its initial implementation Oscar Romero who defended the poor, called for justice and was assassinated in 1980 Vincent Romano, an Italian priest who died in 1831 Nazaria Ignacia March Mesa, a Spanish nun who ministered in …
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Hey there, October has arrived bringing cooler weather, changing leaves, and pumpkin spiced everything. In the Catholic Church, October brings thirty-one days dedicated to the Holy Rosary. And that's the focus of this week's Genuflect. I love everything about the rosary. The different shapes and colors of the beads. The centerpiece and crucifix. The formality and repetition of the …
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