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The latest from CHNetwork
The October CHNewsletter is out! Read it here.
Are you leading OCIA classes this year? We have free resources to assist you along the way!
This week’s episode of The Journey Home was an encore of our conversation with Phally Budock, a survivor of the Cambodian genocide.
In a new OTJ Short, Ken Hensley unpacked what Paul really meant by “works” in his letter to the Galatians.
And on the latest Insights, Katie Jacobson shared how important it was to meet patient Catholics when she was struggling in RCIA.
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CONVERTS AND CONVERSION
Recently retired NBA player Gordon Hayward was confirmed and received his first Holy Communion in Rome this week; his confirmation name is Sebastian, after the patron saint of athletes.
According to a recent poll, the number of Catholics going to Confession seems to be on the rise.
And Michael Heinlein shared the story of Blessed Bartolo Longo, a former Satanist whose feast day is October 5th.
APOLOGETICS PICKS OF THE WEEK
Patti Armstrong looked at October as a blockbuster month for saints.
Brett Salkeld discussed why we talk about the “real presence” of Jesus in the Eucharist rather than the “physical presence.”
And with the playoffs underway, Andrew Fowler wondered who should be considered the patron saint of baseball.
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A member struggling with conflicting emotions as they go through OCIA, another member who’s nervous to call up their local parish, and all our members who are struggling with health issues as they try to find a home in the Church — these are just a few of the people we are praying for and working with at The Coming Home Network. Please help us continue to support those on the journey by visiting chnetwork.org/donate today!
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“Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be and becoming that person.”
St. Therese of Lisieux
Feast Day: October 1
