Readers will be moved by the following comments delivered by Bernadette Canning recently at a parish Mass in Wilmington, Delaware, attended by 17 Irish teenagers and their American host families.
Category: Advancing the Kingdom
Essentials for Our Journey with Christ
After nine years as pastor of St. Ambrose Church in Albion, Rhode Island, the Father Bernard A. Healey recently was reassigned to the East Greenwich parish of Our Lady of Mercy. Following is his final homily at St. Ambrose, a tribute to the parish and…
Why us?
Following is a reflection on the readings for July 14-15 liturgies, composed by Deacon Richard Montalto of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The readings are available in full on the web site of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops – www.usccb.org.
A progress report on marriage
The National Catholic Community Foundation is fortunate to include among its trustees Mr. James Coffey of the Papal Foundation. Jim has brought to our attention an important gathering which will occur later this month in Dallas concerning marriage and its sacramental and societal implications. It…
..regardless of race, creed or nationality… and where approved by the government...
In April of this year the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) published a statement entitled “Our First, Most Cherished Liberty”. If you haven’t already done so, I urge readers of this column to obtain a copy of this compelling and critically urgent (pastoral…
The Grace that Lights Our Path
The following meditation upon the readings for June 23-24 liturgies is by Deacon Richard Montalto of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The readings themselves are available on the web site of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops – www.usccb.com. Is 49:1-6; Ps 139: 1-15; Acts 13:22-26;…
Sobering Inspiration
In September of 2010, this column informed readers of a documentary that the Salt & Light Television Network in Toronto was preparing about Bethlehem University which, you will recall, is the only Catholic University in the Holy Land.
To sing is to worship
Perhaps it has long been the case. However, today it seems undeniable that the order of the two great commandments has been reversed. Scripture tells us that when asked what the greatest commandment is Jesus said: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart,…
Ouagadougou
What do you think this desert capital – Ouagadougou – has in common with more posh venues like Monte Carlo, Venice and Cannes? SIGNIS!
…..excellent church…..
“We envision a church where all Catholics in under-resourced and isolated areas of the country have the opportunity to experience excellence in church life and ministry.” So reads the vision statement of Catholic Extension, a society of committed men and women who for over one…