Associate director of the Milwaukee worship office, Michael Novak, explains "What Liturgists Need to Know about Catechesis." This is a sequel to last month's article, "What Catechists Need to Know about Liturgy."

Joseph Champlin gives some guidelines and advice for "Preaching and Teaching about Stewardship." He points out it is not about money. It is about time, talent, and treasure.

Pam Edwards is back with another of her hilarious commentaries on the foibles of our faith. This time she provides a list of "Perfect Patron Saints in a Pinch." If you can't find a guiding light in this list, you are too perfect for this life.

And Elena Cardena contributes the last in ML's four-part series on Generation X. Elana's focus is on hospitality and helping Gen- Xers feel more comfortable at liturgy.

Also, be sure not to miss ML's annual rating feature. This year baptismal preparation programs come under the scrutiny of three expert judges. The programs are rated and the judges give extensive commentary. See how yours stacks up.

And every month ML's pages are filled with helpful advice from our regular columnists. The Planning Guide authors provide background in spirituality, ritual planning and music selection for the Triduum. Readers get monthly help from the "Lector Workshop." Homilists and catechists won't want to miss "Year of Matthew." And "Choreographing the Catechumenate" always has helpful advice for your RCIA rituals. For liturgical catechesis for the whole parish, turn to the "Bulletin Inserts." ML also includes reviews of current books, audio-visuals, and music in every issue. And there is still more. Take a look for yourself.

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