Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States provides a framework for Catholics in the United States.

 "Responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation."
-- Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
By our baptism, Catholics are committed to following Jesus Christ and to be "salt for the earth, light for the nations." As the Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us, "It is necessary that all participate, according to his position and role, in promoting the common good. This is inherent in the dignity of the human person ... As far as possible citizens should take an active part in public life" (nos. 1913-1915).


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Catholic Net has great daily meditations!

Catholic.net has a great treasury of daily meditations that are excellent for personal faith formation and equally useful for groups.  They all follow the same format: Scripture, introductory prayer, the day's petition followed by three meditations on the subject, a conversation to have with Christ and a resolution.

Here are just a few meditations available:

Fasting and Feasting

I will make a special sacrifice

Where Mercy Reigns

I will set a time and place for confession

Fathoming Christ’s Mercy

Today I will remember to avoid rash and judgmental thoughts

Casting out Evil

I will reject one specific sin

My Lord and My God!

Today during the day I will read numbers 150-152

Determined Discipleship

Today I will live better my vocation in life

Touching the Lord

I shall make two acts of faith

Eucharistic Adoration Reverse Momentum

Awesome video for young adults on Adoration!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNEBJokFlm4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Thought I'd share this powerful mini-movie with you from SpiritJuice, a Catholic new media production company. It grabbed my attention enough to watch it twice!