From Manger to Mission Living the Meaning of Christmas
To make the most of Christmas, we can carry forward intentional practices such as daily prayer, gratitude, and acts of charity.
To make the most of Christmas, we can carry forward intentional practices such as daily prayer, gratitude, and acts of charity.
The recognition of this miracle places Blessed Enrique Shaw before the Church as a compelling witness for professionals in every field. He shows that business leadership can be a true vocation and a path to holiness when lived with integrity, charity, and a commitment to justice.
While tax considerations are important, charitable giving ultimately reflects values and priorities. Wise end-of-year giving balances generosity with discernment, ensuring that resources are directed toward organizations that use them effectively and ethically.
In these times of political upheaval, humanitarian crisis and economic strain we seek to produce men and women who will protect the vulnerable, foster the common good and witness to the hope of Christ’s coming with humility and firm conviction.
Political winds shift, sometimes rapidly. Governments rise and fall, and movements that seem dominant today may fade tomorrow. The vocation of the lay Catholic, however, endures beyond electoral cycles.
These films, in different ways, reflect the truths of the Gospel and the beauty of a life lived in faith. Watched with intention, they can become more than entertainment.
Professionals should not feel pressure to compartmentalize their faith, rather, their Catholic identity enriches their reasoned work. By bringing the light of Christ into their professions, Catholic workers help ensure that decisions are not merely technically sound but morally wise.
Over centuries, devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe has united people from every background. She is honored across continents and recognized as Patroness of the Americas and Star of the New Evangelization.
Catholics can bring a distinctive voice to conversations about the automation of work: one that acknowledges the value of progress but insists on the primacy of the human person.
Every time a Catholic professional enters a boardroom, a school board meeting, a public commission, a nonprofit leadership role, or a civic forum, they can carry the light of the Gospel into a place that desperately needs it.
The celebration of the Immaculate Conception reminds us that holiness is compatible with ordinary life. Mary was fully human, yet she embraced a path of profound sanctity.
Every gene sequenced, every molecule tested, every clinical trial designed is a small act of co-creation with God, using the gifts of reason, diligence, and creativity to safeguard life.
Every system programmed, every robotic arm tested, every automated process perfected becomes a small act of co-creation with God, using reason, creativity, and skill to serve humanity.
Among the many novenas celebrated by the Church, the Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe holds a special place in the hearts of the faithful, particularly in the Americas.
Our apostolate exists precisely for this moment. The need for faithful leaders is greater than ever, and the opportunity to form them is a grace we cannot take for granted.
To embrace the divine economy means seeking growth and innovation without sacrificing human dignity. It means offering just wages, creating humane conditions of work, and fostering a culture where each person is valued.