Weekly Updates

11.02.25 We all have very real questions about death. What happens when we die? What does Scripture teach about death? How do we prepare for the life to come? Explore the mystery of death, dying, and everlasting life through Eternal Rest, a new offering of the Augustine Institute.  https://app.formed.org/app/videos/2381581/
Join Brother Francis as he helps children up to 8 years old understand how to live a joy-filled Catholic life.    

10.26.25 St. Carlo Acutis: God’s influencer, is a beautiful film that brings to life a modern teenager who used his passion for technology to share the catholic faith with the world.  

10.19.25 Watch Pope John Paul II starring Jon Voight and Cary Elwes, this epic film follows Karol Wojtyla’s journey from his youth in Poland through his late days on the Chair of St. Peter.
LITTLEST SAINTS: Learn about the episode of St. Elizabeth of Hungry shows her love for the poor and her dedication to serving others. The episode includes the Miracle of the Roses where her hidden acts of charity are reveled. 

10.12.25 St. Teresa of Avila – A powerful epic mini-series shot on location in Spain that tells the story of one of the most amazing women in history, St. Teresa of Avila. With meticulous attention to detail and historical accuracy, this acclaimed major film production is the definitive film on the life of this great saint. https://app.formed.org/app/videos/914915/
LITTLEST SAINTS: Learn about the Martyrs St. Catherine of Alexandria, She confronted the Roman emperor Maxentius, who was persecuting Christians, and challenged his paganism. St Lawrence the Deacon the Roman authorities demanded that Lawrence surrender the Church’s wealth. Lawrence instead distributed the wealth to the poor, presenting them as the Church’s “true treasures”.

10.05.25 John XXIII: The Pope of Peace This movie tells the life story of John XXIII from his youth through his young priesthood, episcopacy, life as cardinal, and eventually his life as pope. Elected supposedly as an “interim Pope” , John XXIII proved to be his own man when he surprised the Church by calling for the Second Vatican Council
 LITTLEST SAINTS: We invite you to watch the episode about Saint David the Warrior. An adventure full of humor and faith. He is described as a just king, a great warrior, a musician, and a poet.

09.28.25 St. Francis of Assisi: Sign of Contradiction From 4PM Media and The Ministry of the Wild Goose comes a breathtaking film on the life of St. Francis of Assisi. A fool according to the standards of the world, St. Francis’ life was a sign of contradiction, convicting others of the beauty of Christ and his Gospel. 
(Faith Formation K-6) LITTLEST SAINTS: .We invite you to watch the episode of St. Therese. Her promise of a  “shower of roses” reflects her enduring desire to draw people closer to God  and remind them of His abundant grace. LOS SANTOS MAS PEQUEÑOS: Le invitamos a ver el episodio de Santa Teresita. Su promesa de una “lluvia de rosas” refleja su permanente deseo de acercar a la gente a Dios y recordarles su abundante gracia.

09.21.25 Tuesday is the Memorial of Padre Pio. The movie Padre Pio : Miracle Man   captures the Capuchin friar’s intense faith, devotion, and deep spiritual concern for others, as well as his great compassion for the sick and suffering. It reveals the amazing details and events in Padre Pio’s life as a boy and throughout his fifty years as a friar, dramatizing the frequent attacks from the devil, as well as the persecution he suffered at the hands of people, including those in the Church.  
(Faith Formation K-6) LITTLEST SAINTS: We invite you to watch the episode of St. Benedict and Scholastica. They were twin siblings, born in Italy, both dedicated their lives to God and the monastic way of life. LOS SANTOS MAS PEQUEÑOS: los invitamos  a ver los episodios de San Benedicto y Santa Escolástica. Ellos fueron hermanos mellizos nacidos en Italia, que dedicaron su vida a Dios en un forma de monástico.
 
 

09.14.25 On Monday, we commemorate the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows.  This is a traditional Catholic devotion featuring meditations on sorrowful episodes in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us in prayer as we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.
AND… (Faith Formation K-6) LITTLEST SAINTS: We invite you to watch the episode of Our Lady of Guadalupe and  St. Juan Diego. How far will Our Lady ask him to reach out in faith, trust, and confidence? LOS SANTOS MAS PEQUEÑOS: los invitamos  a ver los episodios de la Virgen de Guadalupe y el Santo Juan Diego. ¿Hasta dónde le pedirá Nuestra Señora que llegue con fe, confianza y seguridad?

09.07.25 On Sunday, Pope Leo will canonize two young people into Sainthood. You may have heard Carlo Acutis, the young boy from Milan— the sneaker-wearing, computer-loving “gamer saint” of our time. But beyond the headlines and hashtags, the real story of Carlo is something deeper, something the world desperately needs to hear. Known for his deep love of God, devotion to the Eucharist, and quiet acts of charity, Carlo’s life was a testament to everyday holiness.
You might have also heard of Pier Giorgio Frassati. He was a handsome, athletic and fun-loving young man from a rich, aristocratic Italian family who turned from a life of privilege to one devoted to working with the poor, suffering and homeless, and was a courageous witness of Christian faith and charity to many others. An avid mountain climber, Frassati exemplified a great love for life, nature and humanity. He was a leader of youth in Italy in Catholic social justice and charitable organizations, and is the patron saint of World Youth Days. He died of the polio virus at the age of 24.
AND… (Faith Formation K-6) LITTLEST SAINTS: In the third episode, join us as we share the Story of St. Augustine, tailored to our children, as he wrestles with God and comes to the faith. LOS SANTOS MAS PEQUEÑOS: En el tercer episodio, únase a nosotros mientras compartimos la historia de San Agustín, adaptada a nuestros niños, mientras lucha con Dios y llega a la fe.  

08.31.25 What is this journey in between the event we call ‘birth’ and the one we call ‘death’? Is the journey taking you somewhere, or are you leading yourself to some kind of destination – a destination that could extend beyond your last breath? What do you want from your life during the in between? The questions are there. And, the answers are too. In Episode 1 of The Search (In Spanish La Búsqueda // Episodio 1 // ¿Qué Buscas?) we open hearts with a look at the question “what do you seek?” What is that deep longing in our hearts all about? We’re all living for something, and we all strive for that something out there that is ultimately going to make us happy. But what is it? For some, this question is on their minds every day. For others, life goes by in a flash without even asking the Question.
AND… (Faith Formation K-6) LITTLEST SAINTS: In the second episode we follow the stories of three famous desert fathers-St. Anthony the Great, St. Macarias, and St. John the Dwarf– as they navigate the perils of the desert in search of its great spiritual riches.
AND… (Youth and Young Adult)    Do you ever feel like it’s almost  impossible to raise holy kids who love God (and sit still in Mass!) in our modern world?    You’re not alone.    This six-episode series features real Catholic families like yours sharing their daily struggles and victories. Created by the Augustine Institute and Catholic Sprouts, The Catholic Parent aims to encourage you as a mom or dad as you embrace your God-given role to form your family in the richness of the Catholic faith.    Watch the series with your spouse, with friends, on your own, or as part of a small group! The participant guide includes questions for group discussion, topics for personal reflection, and ideas to try at home.

08.24.25 Auschwitz, 1941. One of the prisoners, Jan, escapes from the German concentration camp while working at a gravel pit. Thanks to the help of kind-hearted people, he finds shelter. There Jan hears tragic news about ten random inmates sentenced by the Nazis to death by starvation as a punishment for his escape. One among the convicts is Fr. Maximillian Kolbe, a Franciscan priest who volunteered to die in place of one of the inmates.  Watch Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe
AND… (Faith Formation K-6) LITTLEST SAINTS features the lives of saints as told by kids in seven episodes. The first episode is the life of Saints Benedict and Scholastica | Littlest Saints. What can you learn from them?
AND… (Youth and Young Adult) “Tesoros del Pueblo” es una serie de 10 documentales de fiestas          religiosas chilenas, marianas y   patronales, producidas por la Fundación CEC, que busca          redescubrir la riqueza escondida que reside en el corazón del fiel que acude cada año a estas         expresiones tan propias de la    identidad de un país y que          constituyen nuestro patrimonio  cultural y espiritual. Nos inspiramos en las palabras de Juan Pablo II en su visita a Chile 1987 cuando en una misa celebrada en La Serena, al norte del país, con los bailes religiosos provenientes de Andacollo, Sotaquí, Copiapó, La Tirana, entre otros lugares, dijo en su homilía que la piedad popular «es un verdadero tesoro del Pueblo de Dios”.

08.17.25 On Friday, we celebrate the Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Learn more as Dr. Edward Sri explains how the tradition of Mary’s queenship and her intercessory role is rooted in the Old Testament office of the Queen Mother, as illustrated in the story of Bathsheba (see 1 Kings 1–2). 
AND… (Faith Formation K-6) In Episode 3 of Zack and Yalla, Sharing Joyfully, a simple day of chores turns into a heartwarming journey of kindness, responsibility, and joyful discovery. 
AND… (Youth and Young Adult) Virtually participate in a documentary-style series. regarding The Way of Saint James in English or El Camino DE Santiago en Espanol. Our third episode (tercer episodio) offers a contemplative reflection on the hidden forces that shape our life journeys—most of all, our thirst.

08.10.25 Aprender y vivir la belleza de tu fe católica, nunca había sido tán fácil¡ Puedes hacerlo en casa o en tus trayectos desde cualquier dispositivo conectado a internet. Encontrarás cientos de libros, presentaciones en audio, películas, documentales y programas de estudio en video… hay algo para ayudar a cada miembro de la familia a profundizar en su relación con Cristo y su Iglesia
AND… (Faith Formation K-6) TRUSTING IN GOD: This second episode, Zack and his sheep Yalla, beautifully weaves faith, courage, and friendship into an unforgettable adventure. CONFIANDO EN DIOS: este segundo episodio, Zack y su oveja Yalla, tejen bellamente la fe, el coraje y la amistad en una aventura inolvidable.
AND… (Youth and Young Adult) As we continue The Way of Saint James (part two) in English or El Camino DE Santiago en Espanol (segunda parte) on FORMED, we see that our attention is the most sought-after commodity, The Arrow explores the disconnection, numbness, and longing that come from constant digital overload.

08.03.25  This week, we call your attention to a video on Saints Joachim and Anne —the grandparents of Jesus and the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary who we celebrated during the World Day for Grandparents last week.
AND… (Faith Formation K-6) Zack and his sheep Yalla find themselves witnessing the extraordinary announcement of the Angel to Mary.
AND… (Youth and Young Adult) All are encouraged to take advantage of FORMED and virtually participate in a documentary-style series. regarding The Way of Saint James in English or El Camino DE Santiago en Espanol. 

 07.25.25 This week, we call your attention to DAILY MASS READINGS  which offers readings and reflections sent to your inbox every day.