Week of January 9, 2012

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19; John 1:35-42 Suggested Reflection Questions

• In the first reading, Eli helps Samuel recognize the voice of God. Who in your life has served as an “Eli” for you and helped you figure out when and where God is calling you?…

The most famous Catholic on television transforms himself from suburban dad to comedy TV show host every week night. An article in the New York Times about Stephen Colbert…

Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys was born in Troyes, France, in the early 17th century. In 1653, she traveled to Villa-Marie, Canada, (now known as Montreal) where she began aiding the local hospital and building a school while simultaneously working with local indigenous people…