Archdiocese of Denver

Week of December 13, 2006



	An Advent prayer: ‘Marana tha,’ ‘Lord, come!’		Activities and information from across Northern Colorado

	Franciscan Brother Joseph LaPlante dies at 71 Desire to bring new life to others inspired vocation Family rosary business a labor of love to increase prayer Parish-run hospitality center for the needy marks 20th anniversary People-person priest ‘Father Mac’ dies at 57 New book ‘Shepherd’s Tale’ offers fresh perspective on Christmas story Benefit for Catholic catechists bringing Christ to war-torn northern Uganda Shop’s relocation marks new chapter for St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Founder of Courage discusses homosexual inclination		Letter to the Editor: Thank You Misreporting the pope

	Harmonica-playing Detroit priest finds following — at 87 Games for elders Vox Clara says translation of Mass prayers could be ready in mid-2007 Christian dalits fast in India’s capital to protest for equal rights Bishops adopt statement on pastoral care of homosexuals Older Americans: fewer live in poverty, but many still struggle Vox Clara says translation of Mass prayers could be ready in mid-2007 Bishops oppose proposals to close, merge Northern Ireland schools Catholic television programming steps up Make the holidays a little brighter: visit a care facility Daily Mass readings now available for download as podcasts Pope says in Turkish mosque he prayed for God to help all believers