FaithAndMission
Relating to Adult Faith Formation series at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Kennesaw, Georgia
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Augustinians Introduction
The Order of Saint Augustine, more commonly known as the Augustinians, is a Roman Catholic community of men and women that exists world-wide and was formally founded in 1244. Inspired by the Gospel message of Jesus Christ and the religious insight and teachings of Saint Augustine of Hippo, Augustinians seek to live out a Christian… Continue reading
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The Desert Fathers
Following the example of Jesus and his temptation in the desert by the Devil, the earliest Christians were drawn to a solitary life in the desert fighting the Devil as the highest ascetic life possible. This was the radical answer to the words of Our Lord, when he told his disciples to deny themselves and… Continue reading
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Introduction to the Catholic Orders
Catholic Spiritualities This year we are going to spend most of our time learning about the different religious orders in the church through the centuries. For each one, we will take a look at how they came to be, why they came to be, and some of the ways in which they were distinctive. And… Continue reading
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Marian Icons
Helen presented this talk as icons were passed around the room. Our Lady of Guadalupe Helen and Nancy spent a week in December 2024 with the propedeutic seminarians in Boynton Beach, Florida, where they painted this icon in a week. Our Lady of Vladimir Helen talked about how icon painting involves a lot of touching… Continue reading
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Marian Devotions
Immaculate Heart of Mary Jesus chose to come to us through the Blessed Virgin Mary, and faithful Christians can choose to go to Jesus through Mary. Our Lady, who is unique in all of God’s creation, has a perfect love for Jesus. She is an exemplary model for how we should love God, giving us… Continue reading
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The Rosary
The Rosary is an incredibly rich practice of prayer that developed slowly, evolving over the centuries. The first recorded use of the word “rosary” did not appear until 1597. But the roots of the Rosary are found far earlier. While this ancient spiritual practice is unappreciated by many Catholics today, the Rosary is one of… Continue reading
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Medjugorje and Conyers
Our Lady of Medjugorje Also known as the Queen of Peace and Mother of the Redeemer, is the title given to a series of reported Marian apparitions beginning on June 24, 1981, in the village of Međugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where six local children claimed to have seen the Virgin Mary. The apparitions, said to continue to this day,… Continue reading
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Amsterdam Akita and More
Our Lady of All Nations is a Marian title associated with a series of alleged apparitions reported by Ida Peerdeman, a Dutch secretary, in Amsterdam between 1945 and 1959. According to Peerdeman, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to her 56 times, identifying herself as the “Lady of All Nations” and delivering messages emphasizing the importance of the Eucharist, the… Continue reading
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Divine Mercy
Divine Mercy Sunday is the Second Sunday of Easter, established as a universal feast in the Catholic Church by Pope St. John Paul II on April 30, 2000, during the canonization of St. Faustina Kowalska. The feast was instituted in response to revelations St. Faustina received from Jesus, who asked her to promote a devotion to His Divine Mercy. The central promise of the day is… Continue reading
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Our Lady of Fatima
On May 13, 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children—Lúcia dos Santos, Francisco Marto, and Jacinta Marto—in the field of Cova da Iria, near Fátima, Portugal. The children described her as a Lady more brilliant than the Sun, wearing a white mantle and holding a rosary. She told them to return on the 13th of each month for six months, promising to… Continue reading
