A Universal-Catholic Family (I)
Many Catholics do not know that they are members, brothers and sisters, in a universal family of over 1 billion people. What does that mean? One out of every seven people on this planet is Catholic! That number is staggering, and is the inspiration behind the name of this mission that you are now visiting, ‘one billion (Catholic) stories.com.
Today’s Story
Today’s story, from Enrico and his family in Colorado, displays very concretely the incredibly rich universality of the Catholic Faith. Three countries and two continents are the geographical root of this family, but they are all made one by the mystical body of Christ, which is the Catholic Church. Thanks to weekly participation in the Eucharist at Mass, all Catholics around the world have the opportunity to join each other as we foretaste the heavenly banquet. The geographic or language barriers that the natural world present to our Catholic family are all overcome by Christ’s proclamation in the upper room, ‘do this in remembrance of me.’ We confidently move forward toward 2012, knowing that the Eucharist is the ‘source and summit’ of our Catholic faith, no matter where one resides on this earth.
Connect
What a beautiful family you are about to become apart of by watching their story. Part II will air in three days on December 29th, and don’t forget about the comment section below where you can share your thoughts and opinions. Enrico, thanks for sharing your family’s story, Merry Christmas everyone from our team here in Denver, CO, USA! Also, visit the Pope’s YouTube Channel below, the spiritual father on earth of the ‘one billion Catholics!’ One last note, there are over 2 billion videos watched on YouTube everyday, let’s support our Holy Father in his daily mission to lead our Catholic Church through watching, and most importantly, sharing his videos with the ‘digital continent.’
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Yesterday’s Story
Readings for December 26th 2011
First: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59
Psalm: Psalm 31:3cd-4, 6
Gospel: Matthew 10:17-22
Feast: Saint Stephen, first martyr
Rosary: Joyful Mysteries
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Nativity
4. The Presentation
5. The Finding of the Boy Jesus in the Temple
First: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59
Psalm: Psalm 31:3cd-4, 6
Gospel: Matthew 10:17-22
Feast: Saint Stephen, first martyr
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Nativity
4. The Presentation
5. The Finding of the Boy Jesus in the Temple
