This Week from the USCCB

Today is Wednesday, December 3, 2008

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Stem Cell Research

Learn the facts! Find information on what the Church teaches about Stem Cell Research resources from the USCCB.

A new DVD provides a clear overview on the key scientific and ethical issues involved in stem cell research.

Use this special order form and deliver it to USCCB Publishing by December 12 for a 15% discount on stem cell related resources.

Spiritual Thoughts

Free Excerpt, from Pope Benedict XVI, in St. Paul

St. Paul adds that: “to each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good” [1 Cor 12:70]. To manifest the Spirit, to live by the Spirit, is not to live for oneself alone, but to let oneself be conformed to Christ Jesus by becoming, like him, the servant of his brothers and sisters.

Homily at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Istanbul
December 1, 2006

• Order 10 or more copies of the Pope's book on Paul for $5.00 each (regular price: $6.95).
• Order 10 or more copies of the Pope's book on Mary for $8.00 each (regular price: $9.95).
• Order 10 or more copies of the Pope's book on The Saints for $6.00 each (regular price: $7.95), available November 14.
• Bonus: promote Catholic basics with Essentials for Christian Living, $5.00 each when you order 10 or more!

Hint: use any of these books as a Christmas stocking stuffer!

Offer ends January 31, 2009

Catholic Marriage

Special Offer: Free Resources

Use these free resources to present the Catholic Church's teaching on marriage from the United States bishops.

Distribute to your community as:

• English brochure, free
• Spanish brochure, free
• English bulletin insert, free
  

What's Happening at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

• Think about Renewing Justice, Seeking Hope as you prepare for National Migration Week, January 4-10, 2009.
• Celebrate the Jubilee Year of the Apostle Paul with resources from the Committee on Divine Worship.
• See the 2007 Annual Report on the implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People from the Office of Child and Youth Protection.
• Subscribe to daily Catholic Bible readings on Beliefnet.
• Help bring an end to the death penalty with material from the Catholic Campaign to End the Death Penalty.
• Learn about the issues regarding the situation in Iraq.
• From Migration and Refugee Services, On Human Trafficking.