Mom's-Night-In on Thursday and Papal Encouragement!

Here's a friendly reminder that Mom's-Night-In is: THURSDAY, September 19th

We will get together for a stress-free evening, and play some get-to-know-you games (think: Apples to Apples) . I would rather not publish

the hostesses address, so please email me at saintagnesfamilies [at] gmail.com if you plan to come. Please bring a snack or drink to share!

 We will kick it off at 7:00 pm.

Below are some words from Pope Francis, which are incredibly encouraging in the mission of Outreach.
Read them, pray about them, take them to heart.  We receive the gift of faith from our Mother, the church.
We are called to go out and give that gift to others.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims as he arrives to lead his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Sept. 11. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) POPE FRANCIS GENERAL AUDIENCE Saint Peter’s Square - Wednesday, 11 September 2013 Dear Brothers and Sisters: today I wish to continue our catechesis on the Church by reflecting on an image used by the early Fathers and the Second Vatican Council: the Church as our Mother.  By reflecting on the human experience of maternity, we understand that the Church is like our own Mothers.  First, like our Mothers, the Church gives us the gift of life.  Through the Sacrament of Baptism, we are reborn as children of God and receive his life.  While faith is a personal act, we also recognize that faith comes to us through others – our families and communities who teach us how to believe.  Second, like our Mothers, the Church nourishes us, helps us to grow, teaches us the path to follow, and accompanies us in life, especially in our illnesses and sufferings, through the Sacraments and the Word of God. Third, it is also our mission to go forth and share in the maternity of the Church by bringing others to a life of faith.  And so we ask ourselves, do we love the Church as our Mother, who helps us to grow as Christians?  And how do we go  beyond ourselves in order to bring Christ to others? As faithful children, let us bring the light of Christ to the ends of the earth. The post Pope Francis: “Love the Church” appeared first on Year of Faith Boston.