Five Things To Remember On Oct. 28

1. Pope Francis said in his homily today that people need to experience the faith inside the church's walls.

2. He also spoke today on economic and environmental justice issues throughout the world and urged people to speak out.

3. The USCCB's Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development's newsletter, Notes for Neighbors, is out today and highlights the work being done by the Church for the poor and the environment.

4. Sunday is the start of National Vocation Awareness Week. Bishop Michael Burbidge says it's an opportunity to share the joy of the religious life.

5. God loves you.

Five Things To Remember On Oct. 27

1. Pope Francis said the family is being attacked by a throwaway culture.

2. Catholics have a moral obligation to participate in civic life. They are reminded to get out and vote Nov. 4.

3. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development national collection date is the Sunday before Thanksgiving. You can find collection resources here.

4. Bishop Jaime Soto, Chairman of the USCCB Subcommittee on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, talks about the work of CCHD and the collection.

5. God loves you.

Five Things To Remember On Oct. 24

1. Pope Francis said today that it's the responsibility of every Christian to work toward unity for the Church.

2. Cardinal Donald Wuerl talks about the recently-concluded Synod and looks forward to next year.

3. There is a week left in Respect Life Month and there are many resources about Catholic stances on life issues avaialable.

4. Bishop Daniel Thomas, who was installed at the Bishop of Toledo Wednesday, is now on Facebook.

5. God loves you.

Five Things To Remember On Oct. 23

1. Pope Francis on Thursday called on all men and women of good will to fight for the abolishment of the death penalty in “all of its forms” and for the improvement of prison conditions.

2. The bishops of South Sudan appreciate the support of the international community and call for greater emergency assistance as well as pressure for dialogue to keep their country from descending into increased poverty and conflict, said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace in an October 22 letter to Ambassador Donald Booth, special envoy to Sudan and South Sudan.

3. Here are photos from yesterday's Mass celebrating the Feast Day of St. John Paul II at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington.

4. The Catholic Bishops of the United States affirmed their stance against domestic violence, and their support for victims of domestic violence, in their 2002 statement, When I Call for Help: A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence Against Women, an updated version of their 1992 statement.

5. God loves you.

Five Things To Remember On Oct. 22

1. All wars begin in a jealous heart, Pope Francis said today, and people need to let go of pride and envy.

2. Today is the Feast Day of St. John Paul II, patron saint of World Youth Day. Check out WYDUSA.org for the latest information on the next World Youth Day in Poland.

3. National Migration Week starts in the first week of January. Learn more in this video:

4. People of Life has been sharing daily resources on Facebook during Respect Life Month. Head to their Facebook to like them today.

5. God loves you.

Five Things To Remember On Oct. 21

1. Cardinal Donald Wuerl of the Archdiocese of Washington reflects on the Synod and what's next for families in this Catholic News Service video.

2. The USCCB's Committee on Divine Worship will present five liturgical items for vote, including revisions to the liturgy of the hours and a revision of guidelines for the celebration of the sacraments with persons with disabilities, at the annual Fall General Assembly, November 10-13, in Baltimore.

3. Pope Francis will visit Turkey this November, the Vatican announced today.

4. National Vocation Awareness Week begins Nov. 2, and there are resources available to learn more.

5. God loves you.

Five Things To Remember On Oct. 20

1. The Synod of Bishops on the family has ended, but you can learn about what happened on Catholic News Service's special site.

2. On October 19, Pope Francis celebrated the closing Mass of the Synod on the Family and the beatification of Pope Paul VI. Read how Pope Paul influenced an American bishop and about his emphasis on peace and justice issues.

3. The USCCB's Committee on Divine Worship will present five liturgical items for vote, including revisions to the liturgy of the hours and a revision of guidelines for the celebration of the sacraments with persons with disabilities, at the annual Fall General Assembly, November 10-13, in Baltimore.

4. USCCB President Archbishop Joseph Kurtz reflected on the Synod in this Catholic News Service video:

5. God loves you.