Don Bosco News and Notes

Lent – Part 2 of 3

(Plain Text Version) Lent, Part 2: To Pray Is to Be Alive (This article was originally published in March 2021) Pray, and You Will Get to Heaven! St. Alphonsus Liguori wrote a very simple saying which can be the guide for our entire life: “Those who pray are certainly saved; those who do not prayContinue reading “Lent – Part 2 of 3”

Lent – Part 1 of 3

(Plain Text Version) (This article was originally published in March, 2021.) As Christians, we celebrate the great events of God’s love for us. We celebrated God becoming man during the Christmas season. Next, we will take time to remember our great need for God. Our Lord Jesus became man so that He could suffer andContinue reading “Lent – Part 1 of 3”

The Resurrection of the Body

(Plain Text Version) The Fall of Adam and Eve Brought Death In the beginning, God gave each of us a body united with a soul. It was God’s plan that the body and soul would always stay together. When Adam and Eve chose evil, they and their descendants became subject to death. When death occurs,Continue reading “The Resurrection of the Body”

The Forgiveness of Sins

(Plain Text Version) The Church Continues the Work of Christ Here is a summary of human history: In Adam, we lost our friendship with God; in Christ our friendship was restored and renewed. At the command of Christ, the Church carries out this mission of mercy. Jesus Had Authority to Forgive Sins We see manyContinue reading “The Forgiveness of Sins”

The Candy Cane

(Plain Text Version) It is hard, tasty, colorful, and can be hung on a tree – but is there more to it? It isn’t as hard as a rock, but… It’s hardness reminds us of the solidness of God’s promises. The hardness also signifies the stability of the Church. The candy cane can be brokenContinue reading “The Candy Cane”

The Communion of Saints

Link for Advent prayers: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/o-antiphons-advent (Plain Text Version) We Are United Across Time and Space In a general sense, the word “saint” refers to all who belong to the Church. This includes those alive on Earth and those who have died. There are three groups, representing three stages in our journey to Heaven: 1. TheContinue reading “The Communion of Saints”

The Holy Catholic Church

(Plain Text Version) The Church: The Faithful of the Whole World Jesus Christ founded the Church to carry out His saving mission until the end of time. The Church began when Christ died on Good Friday. This is when He won for us the graces to be saved and to be made holy. The ChurchContinue reading “The Holy Catholic Church”

The Holy Spirit

(Plain Text Version) God: A Community of Persons God exists as a community of Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Unlike a human group, the members of the Holy Trinity are perfectly united in love and wisdom. Although each member is distinct, there is no conflict among them. What one member does, all members do. Continue reading “The Holy Spirit”

Not Sure About God? Ask Him.

(Plain Text Version) Our Investments Every day, we make investments in our future. The investments can be simple, like taking the dog out or setting an alarm clock. They can very big, like marriage or career decisions. We may not realize it, but there is a fundamental belief which can guide all our decisions. ThisContinue reading “Not Sure About God? Ask Him.”

Christ Will Judge the Living and the Dead

At death, we must give an account for our lives. We will be destined for heaven or hell. For many people, entry into heaven will happen after purification in purgatory. At Christ’s return, everyone will be judged in public on their practice of charity. Then they will enter into eternal joy or eternal misery. (PlainContinue reading “Christ Will Judge the Living and the Dead”