Fall 2018 - Episode 8: Letters from Our Leaders: Encouraging Catholics to Listen to Voices of Our Shepherds

Often Catholics complain that some Bishops or Priests don’t do enough or teach enough when it comes to spreading the faith. However, these same Catholics are unaware of how often our leaders are writing and teaching along with issuing profound documents that can help us put our faith into practice. In this episode we will look at some of the letters from our leaders that have been released.

Janet's Homework Assignment:

1) Read one or more of the Bishop’s letters we mentioned:

a) The Splendor of Love by Archbishop Samuel Aquila, Denver

b) Pastoral Letter on Human Dignity and Sanctity of Life issued on Ash Wednesday by the Bishops of Alaska, Juneau, Fairbanks and Anchorage: Living In The Image and Likeness of God: Human Dignity and Divine Designs.

c) Bought With A Price by Bishop Bishop Paul Loverde, Bishop of Arlington

2) Share quotes from these letter on your FB page and ask your friends what they think. Be prepared to defend your faith!

3) Go to your Diocesan website and look to see the things your Bishop has written. Do this on a regular basis!

4) Go to www.TheCatholicViewForWomen.com for more information and sign up for our eletter.

5) Like The Catholic View For Women on Facebook

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Consider praying the Divine Office on a daily basis. The Divine Office provides psalms and prayers to be prayed at different times of the day. See www.divineoffice.org.