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Do you ever wonder how to reach more people with the message of Jesus beyond Sunday Mass? You're not alone. Priests across the country are seeking ways to evangelize more effectively—and that's what the Priests for an Apostolic Age conference is all about. We are proud to be a sponsor of this event, hosted by the Evangelical Catholic and the Catholic Leadership Institute! The conference will take place in San Antonio, TX, January 21-24, 2025, and will equip priests with tools to build evangelizing parishes and form missionary disciples. Encourage your priest to attend this important event so he won’t miss out! #priestsforanapostolicage #evangelicalcatholic #acstcatholic Register here >> https://bit.ly/4dyWXrr

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, a conflict that has brought much suffering and loss to both sides. Pope Francis issued a call for today to be a day of fasting and prayer for peace. May this day serve as a reminder of the need for compassion, dialogue, and reconciliation in the pursuit of lasting peace. #parishlife #acstcatholic #prayforpeace #popefrancis #october7 Read more >>

In Mark 10:5-7, Jesus responds to the Pharisees' question about divorce by reminding them of God's original intent for marriage. He acknowledges that Moses allowed divorce because of the hardness of people's hearts but emphasizes that from the beginning, God created man and woman to be united as one flesh. This passage calls us to reflect on the sacredness of marriage as a divine covenant, not merely a human contract. Jesus reminds us that love and commitment should reflect God's unwavering faithfulness, urging us to resist the temptations of division and to strive for unity in our relationships. #parishlife #acstcatholic #discipleshipindicator #discipleship #evangelization #catholicism #catholicchurch Do you share Sunday Gospel reflections or Father's homily with your parish? MinistryPlatform makes it easy >> https://bit.ly/3XlAqbr

📅 Advent is Coming! 🎄 Every parish has its own timeline for planning this special season. We want to know: When does your parish finish up planning for Advent? 💬 Comment if your planning is already wrapped up or will be done by October 5. 👍 Like if you're still working on your Advent plans or haven't started yet. Share below if you have any unique Advent traditions or activities you're excited about! 👇 #parishlife #acstcatholic #acstadvent #ministryplatform #churchtech MinistryPlatform can make your Advent planning easier. Learn more >> https://bit.ly/3XlAqbr

Why should parishes and dioceses consider Higher Ground Managed IT from ACST Catholic? We're IT experts, so you won't have to worry about what systems and equipment you need now or in the future. We're tough about protecting your sensitive data. The threats are always changing, so let us worry about that. We can manage all your systems and equipment, whether on a large or small scale. We're here for you. Support is something you need never worry about with Higher Ground. #parishlife #acstcatholic #higherground Get our product brief here >> https://bit.ly/3Y5ZAwi

As we meditate on the Eucharist this Thursday, we're sharing a short prayer found in Vinny Flynn and Erin Flynn's Mass and Adoration Companion. "Lord, thank you for the gift of this priest, who makes it possible for me to enter into communion with You. Bless him, Lord, and strengthen him, and fill him to overflowing with Your love." It’s so important for us to pray for our priests, who act in persona Christi—in the person of Christ—in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Without the priest acting in persona Christi the bread and wine could not be consecrated; we would be able to receive the gift of the Eucharist. We pray for all our priests, thank them for their service to the church, and for their guidance as our shepherds in the faith. #PrayForPriests #InPersonaChristi #CatholicFaith #parishlife #acstcatholic #eucharisticrevival Share your reflections on the Eucharist, the saints, Catholic devotions, feast days, and more using MinistryPlatform. Learn more >> https://bit.ly/3XlAqbr

“How great is the value of the soul that every single person has from birth received an angel for his protection.” -- St. Jerome Today we celebrate the memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels. God’s angels have always watched over His people, from protecting Lot and Hagar to preventing Abraham from sacrificing Isaac. Our Catholic belief in guardian angels comes from Jesus’ own words: “Their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father” (Mt 18:10). It’s a beautiful reminder that each of us has a personal angel, lovingly sent by God to protect and guide us every day. #GuardianAngels #Faith #CatholicBeliefs #parishlife #acstcatholic Share your reflections on the angels, the saints, Catholic devotions, feast days, and more using MinistryPlatform. Learn more >> https://bit.ly/3XlAqbr

Great to be at DFMC with our excellent ACST Catholic Team! What a pleasure to talk with Scott Bader of the Archdiocese of Seattle, James B Jordan and Brian Ellerbach about how we can help parishes with our bookkeeping services! #acstcatholic #finance #bookkeeping

October is here, and it's the Month of the Rosary! Encourage your parishioners to pray the rosary daily, drawing closer to Mary, our Mother, while meditating on the mysteries of Christ. How do you plan to celebrate this month at your parish? Check out some of the ideas in this blog post on enriching our devotion to the Rosary! https://bit.ly/47Nr2lF #MonthOfTheRosary #CatholicFaith"

Grateful to share time with our team and diocesan fiscal leaders at Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference