Ave Explores Series | Faith in Action Series

This week, we explore what it means to truly set our faith into action. Ave Explores offers perspectives on why we’re called to help others, serve the marginalized, and learn the principles of Catholic social teaching.

PODCASTS

Podcast with Fr. Kevin Sandberg, C.S.C.

Fr. Kevin Sandberg, C.S.C., former executive director of the Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame, and host Katie Prejean McGrady discuss how reflecting on faith drives us to put our faith into action.

Podcast with Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N.

Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N., share their experiences as black Catholics, discuss why racism is sinful, and explore how Catholics are called to advocate for change.

ARTICLES

Put Your Faith into Action

Katie Prejean McGrady reflects on how putting our faith into action allows us to more fully live the Gospel.

The Point of Catholic Social Teaching

Fr. Kevin McKenna gives an overview of the principles of Catholic social teaching and how we can set them in motion in our lives.

The Catholic Church is a Field Hospital for Divine Love

Fr. Kevin Sandberg, C.S.C., explains why the Gospel mandate to love others is a challenge to respond to the moments before us with the love of Christ and the help we’re called to give.

SHOWCASE

“Homelessness doesn’t discriminate. It can happen to any of us.”
—Steve Camilleri

Executive Director of the Center for the Homeless

In this week's Ave Explores Showcase featuring the Center for the Homeless in South Bend, Indiana, Steve Camilleri talks about how helping the homeless is about more than just providing services to them.

CHALLENGE

Pay Attention

Faith in Action CHALLENGE: Try to Pay Attention to those around you. A unique challenge by Mary Pezzulo, a columnist with Patheos, to perform one of the Corporal Works of Mercy.

SAINT SPOTLIGHT

St. André Bessette

Learn about St. André Bessette, a brother of the Congregation of Holy Cross who served as the doorkeeper at Notre Dame College and St. Joseph Oratory in Montreal. The humble servant whose patron was St. Joseph prayed with the sick and was credited with many miraculous healings.

Further Reading

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