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A journey towards justice; a light to the nations
By Deaon Royce Winters, Director “After Jesus’ birth wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem…When they entered the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary. They bowed down and worshiped him…After they left, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream. The angel said to him, “Get …
Transformation through prayer
By Greg Hartman Last month I discussed meeting Christ in the Eucharist and the meaning of evangelization. I touched on transformation. Many times we have read about the Transfiguration in Scripture. There’s a part of me that has wanted to walk up that mountain and be transfigured, or have that …
The broadness of the Catholic faith
By Father Earl Fernandes “Are you a faithful citizen?” was a headline on the front page of recent Catholic Telegraph.
What keeps me Catholic? Hope and prayer
By Mike Daley Though we know better, it seems to happen every presidential election cycle.
Generosity and love
By Jeanne Hunt It’s early November, and I’m driving a loaner while my car is at the mechanic.
Sunday Scripture: Please God and be ready
By Father Timothy P. Schehr First Sunday of Advent: Jeremiah 33:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2; Luke 21:25-26 On the liturgical calendar this Sunday marks the start of a new year.Yet as we listen to the Gospel for this first Sunday of Advent, we hear Jesus telling His disciples not about beginnings …
Sunday Scripture: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the universe
By Sister Betty Jane Lillie, SC Thirty-Fourth or Last Sunday of Ordinary Time: Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 93:1-2, 5; Revelation 1:5-8; John 18:33b-37 This glorious feast that is the crown of the liturgical year calls our attention to the ultimate sovereignty of Jesus Christ.
The Day of the Dead
November 1, 2012 By Jeanne Hunt It’s Nov. 2 and I have eaten the last of the Milk Duds, Candy Corn, Hershey bars and Mary Jane candy. Sister Mary Walburga has just blown the whistle for fifth grade recess. The fifth grade girls are on a mission: Sister told us …
What keeps me Catholic? The Catholic press
November 1, 2012 By Michael Daley Though some may see this as a pathetic attempt to ingratiate myself to my editor, I’m actually serious. The Catholic press helps keep me Catholic. Perhaps even more importantly, I have it to thank for my wife June. Back in the summer of …