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Its time to sign up to assist the Catholic workers who manage the Casa Maria soup kitchen on 7/23/19! Casa Maria serves the homeless population, people who need food assistance, sometimes children and, generally, anyone who needs a meal. There is limited space - Sign ups open 7/1/19

N.T. Wright, the great Episcopalian biblical scholar, specializes in the study of Paul and early Christianity. This is a great story about Paul, what he wrote and what he did. This will greatly increase your understanding of the early years of the Church. Fr. John

Nobody writes funny catholic priests like J.F. Powers. Morte de Urban was one of two novels he wrote about Catholic priests. Winner of The 1963 National Book Award for Fiction. Fr. John

A very thoughtful meditation on Benedictine Spirituality. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B., is a trustworthy guide through the twelve steps of humility. Are you looking for and understandable spiritual path through work and prayer. Try reading Humility Rules. Fr. John

A classic Catholic novel penned by Sigrid Undset in the 1920s. She was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. Kristin is one, stubborn married woman in 1300s Norway. She is also a devout Catholic. Marriage, children, Norwegian history and pagan beliefs. A terrific Catholic and literary classic.. Fr. John

Alister Edgar McGrath FRSA is a Northern Irish theologian, priest, intellectual historian, scientist, Christian apologist, and public intellectual. I have read several of his books. He is an ordained priest of the Church of England and is a thoughtful commentator on science, faith and atheism. Well worth the read if you want to understand modern atheism through the lense of a former atheist, now believer and pretty British to boot. Fr. John

Blaise Pascal, the famous 17th century mathematician, writer, physicist, Catholic philosopher and theologian is explained in easy to understand prose by the great Dr. Peter Kreeft. A great reading plan is to read the best from the past as well as the most thoughtful books of the present. Dr. Kreeft has combined both in one thoughtful book. Highly recommended. Fr. John

"For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes." 1 Cor. 11:26

The Consoling the Heart of Jesus study is designed to bring us closer to our Lord. Consoling the Heart of Jesus includes weekly readings and questions, excellent video instruction, and small group discussions.

Crystal Gail McCutcheon, 38 years old, was born on Christmas Day 1980 in Colfax, CA and passed away on June 15, 2019 in Tucson, AZ surrounded by her family and friends after a two-year courageous battle with cancer.

A 24 week Bible study beginning July 29, 2019 and continuing until February 10, 2020. The course will follow the Jeff Cavins’ DVD series, followed by group discussions.

"I was his delight day by day, playing before him all the while, playing on the surface of his earth; and I found delight in the human race" Proverbs 8

"Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit " Acts 2

Oralia Quijano, age 73, of Tucson Arizona, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Fr. Callistus will speak on how we, as men, are called to love as Christ loves His Church.  He gave His life for His Church.  Do we do the same?

“It seems to be a fact that you have to suffer as much from the Church as for it but if you believe in the divinity of Christ, you have to cherish the world at the same time that you struggle to endure it.”  -The Habit of Being, Flannery O’Connor

John Thomas Ivan Johnson, 34, passed away on May 10, 2019.

"The stakes are critical, the potential immense, and our call to be a part of righting this profound evil is clear." - Bishop Edward Weisenburger

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Ziehler, 84, of Oro Valley.

Well, we'll say this for good old Mrs. Jellyby – she sticks to her principles through thick and thin. There's a nice comparison here between the stories Mrs. Jellyby tells her children (she talks about the "brotherhood of humanity") and the far more appropriate stories Esther tells them (a fairy tale about an awesomely clever talking cat.) Bleak House