Criterion E-Newsletter (October 31, 2014)

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October 31, 2014 issue

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‘God is with you on this journey’: Marriage on Tap program strives to strengthen unions of Catholic couples
United Catholic Appeal donations ‘make it possible to care for each other,’ archbishop says
Franciscans in Middle East inspired by pope, foundation leader says
Nov. 4 rally to raise scholarship funds for Mother Theodore Catholic Academies
What was in the news on October 30, 1964? Talk of religious liberty at the Council, and a debate about birth control
Pastoral musicians invited to be a part of St. Cecilia sing, Mass on Nov. 23
Share memories, reflections on Mass being celebrated in English for the first time after Second Vatican Council
Veterans encouraged to share their stories of faith

Religious Vocations Supplement

Column: Promoting vocations and missionary discipleship
Heavenly desserts and unexpected ingredients add a sweet taste to Franciscan sister’s faith journey
New Albany priest seeks to remind people of God’s presence
Seminarian sees childhood desires fulfilled in priestly formation
‘Consistent path of discernment’ leads Sister of Providence to vocation
Beech Grove Benedictine sisters help each other to seek God
Franciscan sister travels to China and back to arrive at her calling
Monastic life offers distinctive gifts to the Church and the world
New deacon candidates come from varied backgrounds

Regular local features:

Rejoice in the Lord: As holy men and holy women, we are all called to be saints
- Alégrense en el Señor: Como hombres y mujeres procedentes de la divinidad, estamos llamados a ser santos
Editorial: The vocation of the laity
From the Editor Emeritus: Old Testament - God saves the Jews through Judith
Emmaus Walk: Co-worker’s gift was God’s answer to author’s prayer
Faith and Family: Christian faith helps us dance in life’s puddles
Be Our Guest: Election issues, candidates and your vote this November
Letters to the Editor
- Column on ‘God’s children’ was beautiful, reader says
Events Calendar
- Sisters of Providence to host grieving retreat on Nov. 8
- New Women’s Care Center next to Planned Parenthood to celebrate open house on Nov. 19
- Archbishop’s former classmate to present mission on sacraments at Indianapolis parish on Nov. 9-12
- Pro-Life Indiana Leadership Summit for high school and college students set for Nov. 22 at Ball State
- Single Catholic men ages 20-40 invited to retreat at Saint Meinrad Archabbey on Dec. 27–Jan. 1
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: Celebration of a Life

Catholic News Service:

Pope: Evolution, Big Bang do not push aside God, who set creation into motion
Former secretary says St. John Paul II shared his flock’s sorrows, joys
‘Bludgeoned by all sides,’ family needs Church for help, pope says
Nurse released from NIH, thanks God and doctors for recovery
Cardinal Pell calls for ‘no doctrinal back-flips’ at next family synod
At Vatican gathering, Pope Francis says ‘Pope Benedict XVI was a great pope’
Muslim leaders worldwide issue stern rebuke to ISIS
Food security is a moral issue, says bishop at Iowa Hunger Summit
Chicago’s new archbishop to live in rectory at Holy Name Cathedral
Column: Precious in God’s eyes
Column: Helping our suffering world, one family at a time
The Sunday Readings: Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)
Question Corner: A period of silent prayer before Mass helps worshipers prepare for the liturgy

FaithAlive!

Families grow through courtesy, gratitude and forgiveness
Happy families communicate well, have mutual respect for each other

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2014 Religious Vocations Supplement

Each year, the first issue of The Criterion is our religious vocations supplement, which highlights men and women who are serving the Church as priests, deacons and religious, as well as those in formation for any of those vocations. This year's supplement includes stories about our new deacon candidates, a religious sister with a sweet tooth, a parish priest in New Albany, the path one woman took to become a Sister of Providence, the calling of a seminarian and more. (Pages 9-16)
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‘God is with you on this journey’: Marriage on Tap program strives to strengthen unions of Catholic couples

The Hartley's story about marriage, its connection to God, its importance to children, and the affirmation and support that can help sustain married couples is a timely one—especially considering the recent extraordinary meeting of the Synod of Bishops on marriage and family. Those same qualities are also at the heart of a relatively new program called Marriage on Tap. It borrows key concepts from Theology on Tap, an established program that includes a relaxed atmosphere, food and even a mug of beer or a glass of wine to strengthen the faith of young adults. (Page 1)
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Web-only features

Purchase Photo Reprints from the Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass

Couples celebrated anywhere from their 50th to their 70th wedding anniversary at the archdiocese’s Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass on Sept. 21 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. Together, the couples have celebrated 10,087 years of marriage, which have led to 739 children, 1,563 grandchildren (with three more on the way), and 44 (soon to be 51) great-grandchildren. See a photo gallery from the event and order reprints at the link below.
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