Year of Faith
Dear Parishioners, friends and family in Christ,
On the October 11 this year, as the Church commemorates the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, we will be celebrating the "Year of Faith."
In dedicating the next liturgical year to the Year of Faith, His Holiness Pope Benedict envisions that the year of faith will give renewed energy to the mission of the whole Church, and lead men and women out of the desert and toward the place of life: friendship with Christ who gives us fullness of life.
His Holiness recommended that the “Catechism of the Catholic Church” be used as the handbook towards helping Catholics rediscover the truths of faith and deepen their understanding of the Church teaching.
In addition to studying the Catechism and gaining a greater understanding of the creed we profess, Pope Benedict advised all Catholics not to grow lazy in our faith but grow in charity, because what the world needs today is the credible witness of people enlightened in mind and heart by the Word of God. Only the credible witness of the Gospel can open the hearts and minds of many to the desire for God and for true life in God.
The Holy Spirit is very much active in the Church. Many Catholic priests and lay theologians are producing and making available excellent books, DVDs and Podcasts to help with the Church's mission of catechizing Catholics and to reach out to those who are non-Catholics.
After hearing countless recommendations I have finally purchased Fr. Robert Barron's documentary series, "Catholicism". Many of my priest friends have also bought the Catholicism Series and have already begun, or are planning to watch the videos and hold discussions on the content and message.
I too, am planning to organize public viewing of the Catholicism, and will be posting some of the video clips on our parish website. I invite you to visit our parish website and check out the videos by clicking on the hyperlinks (see below). I trust you will find them entertaining and educative, and you will enjoy a deeper understanding of our Catholic faith.