| Prayer: Celibacy: A Marriage Made In Heaven In order to understand the Christian meaning of sex and marriage, we must first understand the meaning of celibacy. Black Catholic: Abortion Number One Killer in Black Community The truth about abortion is by far the leading cause of death in the black community. This alarming reality has unified black Catholic clergy and laity from around the nation. Education: Message of Chastity Brought to Parish Grade Schools Aware that many students are learning about sex from the media and their peers at younger ages, members of Generation Life saw the need to reach younger people with the message. In the Parishes: This week, focus on Montgomery County's Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Norristown and hear about what special devotions are observed, new ministries and parish history. Vocation Series: Oh Brother, Oh Father Priests 'are brothers among brothers,' the Council Fathers said in their 1965 document, Presbyterum Ordinis. Scores of them in the Philadelphia Archdiocese can count brothers, cousins, nephews and uncles in the family tree. | The Capuchins: A Daring Adventure to Love Halftime Act Condemned Pope John Paul II's World Communications Day message warns parents about the grave harm the media can do to the family, as proved by the controversial halftime show Super Bowl Sunday. Answering the Call A religious vocation is a gift from God, but a person must be receptive to the gift. What influences young men to hear the call? The example of good priests and encouragement from family and friends topped the list. The Permanent Diaconate: Exploring the Possibility For the last few months, the Holy Spirit had apparently been gently "nudging" my husband to explore again the possibility of a vocation; only this time it was to the permanent diaconate. Terri's Fight for Life Continues
| The Catholic Standard & Times Issue of February 5, 2004 The Pope's Challenge to Our Generation: The Holy Father asked to meet the 'golden generation' in Denver. It was in this climate that the Holy Father challenged young people to shamelessly preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ with heroic generosity. Story
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