A Gift From Our Church Leaders

On this feast of St. Nicholas, perhaps we should reflect on one of the many gifts we have received from our Church leaders during this Year of Faith. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith prepared a list of recommendations for Christians who would like to dive deeper into their Catholic faith during this time of growth.

In November 1985, Blessed John Paul II said:

Faith is the principal foundation, it is the cornerstone... From faith comes custom, the style of life and practical direction in every circumstance.

How appropriate is it then, for us to grow in our faith as we direct our hearts toward the coming Lord?

Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith documents now online

Last month the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith opened a new web domain (www.doctrinafidei.va). The site still lies within the official website of the Holy See, which grants all of the faithful access to important documents the congregation has published since Vatican II. According to a communiqué by the congregation, the documents “deal with significant questions for the life and mission of the Church and give important doctrinal responses to the challenges of our times.” The hope is that easy access to these documents will help communicate Church teachings to people throughout the world.

This initiative fits right in with the upcoming Year of Faith and the Church’s commitment to the New Evangelization.