CWA Catholic 3

09/03/2026

Join us every Friday, for the Bible Timeline Bible Study going on now, 9-10:30 am at the St Agnes hall in Amberg.
Fellowship and going a little deeper in your faith. All parishes are welcome!
(No bible study from Sept 18th -October 2nd).

09/03/2026

Theological Thursday

What does the Church teach about free will?

The Catholic Church teaches that God created us with free will, giving us the ability to choose between good and evil. God desires our love, but He does not force it. He invites us to freely choose Him and to use our freedom to seek what is good.

True freedom isn't simply being able to do whatever we want. It is having the freedom to choose what draws us closer to God and helps us become the people He created us to be.

How can we use our freedom to choose God in the small decisions we make each day?

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09/01/2026

This Week's Saint of the Week!

St. Giles was a 7th-century hermit and abbot known for his life of prayer, solitude, and compassion for those in need. According to tradition, he was born in Greece but later traveled to southern France, where he lived as a hermit in the wilderness. His reputation for holiness eventually attracted followers, leading him to establish a monastery and serve as its abbot. St. Giles became especially associated with caring for the sick, poor, and disabled and was widely venerated throughout medieval Europe. He is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and is traditionally invoked by those suffering from illness or disability. His feast day is celebrated on September 1.

08/27/2026

Theological Thursday

What does the Church teach about the Sacraments?

The Catholic Church teaches that the seven Sacraments are visible signs, instituted by Christ, through which God gives us His grace. They accompany us throughout the Christian life, from Baptism and Confirmation to the Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.

Through ordinary things like water, oil, bread, wine, words, and human touch, God gives us extraordinary gifts of grace.

Which Sacrament has had the greatest impact on your own faith journey?

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08/25/2026

This Week's Saint of the Week!

St. Louis IX of France was a 13th-century king known for his deep faith, sense of justice, and devotion to serving the poor. Born in 1214, Louis became King of France at a young age and sought to govern according to Christian principles, personally caring for the sick and needy and working to ensure fair treatment under the law. He participated in two Crusades and remained deeply committed to prayer and the Church throughout his reign. Louis died in 1270 while on crusade in North Africa and was canonized in 1297. He is remembered as a model of Christian leadership and is the patron saint of kings and rulers. His feast day is celebrated on August 25.

08/20/2026

Theological Thursday

What does the Church teach about God's mercy?

The Catholic Church teaches that God's mercy is limitless for those who sincerely turn to Him. No matter how far we have wandered, God never stops inviting us back into a relationship with Him.

His mercy doesn't ignore our sins. It transforms us, heals us, and gives us the grace to begin again.

How have you experienced God's mercy in your own life?

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08/19/2026

08/18/2026

This Week's Saint of the Week!

St. Helena was a 4th-century empress known for her deep faith and her efforts to preserve the Christian heritage of the Holy Land. Born around 248, she was the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great, whose support helped end the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire. Later in life, Helena made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, where tradition holds that she discovered the True Cross, the cross on which Jesus was crucified. She also helped build churches at many of Christianity’s holiest sites, including Bethlehem and the Mount of Olives. Remembered for her generosity, humility, and devotion, St. Helena died around 330. Her feast day is celebrated on August 18.

08/14/2026

Join us THIS Sunday in Wausaukee for our tri-parish Picnic in the Park!

08/13/2026

Theological Thursday

What does the Church teach about the Ten Commandments?

The Catholic Church teaches that the Ten Commandments are God's gift to guide us in loving Him and loving our neighbor. Rather than being a list of restrictions, they are a roadmap to living in true freedom and holiness.

Jesus did not abolish the Commandments. He fulfilled them and calls us to live them with hearts full of love.

Which commandment do you think is most often overlooked in today's world?

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