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A Mother's Day message....
“The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the love of a mother.” St. Therese of Lisieux
The Month of May: The Month of Mary
St. Bernard of Clairvaux was well known for his great devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Bishop O’Connell: ‘God’s call to vocation comes in the ordinary moments of daily life’
The Word of God reminds each of us in the Book of the Prophet Isaiah: “You are my servant; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. Do not be afraid for I am with you” (Isaiah 41: 9-10).
You Are Witnesses
I do not consider myself to be a Scripture “scholar” but, rather, a Scripture “reader.” I do enjoy reading the Bible, especially the Gospels, and coming to know the Lord Jesus through the sacred texts.
Bishop O'Connell reflects on Pope Benedict XVI’s 94th birthday
Today, Friday April 16, is Pope Benedict XVI’s 94th birthday, making him the oldest Successor to St. Peter in history.
The Easter Duty of Catholics: A Precept of the Church
In addition to the Ten Commandments given by God to Moses as found in the Old Testament (Exodus 20:2-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21) that oblige Jews and Christians to this very day, the Catholic Church has established its own set of particular commandments or “precepts” that bind the baptized Catholic faithful.
‘Jesus, I trust in you’
Is there any more powerful expression of love on earth than showing mercy to others?
St. Joseph: Guardian of the Redeemer and his Church
If it were not for the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Lord Jesus Christ, and her “yes” to God, the world would have never heard of Joseph, the “carpenter of Nazareth.” And, yet, this man of whom the Holy Scriptures say so very little is the Universal Patron of …
Easter 2021: ‘Behold, I make all things new’
The three days before Easter Sunday are, indeed, instructive. They speak of commitment to something great, of sharing our very selves with one another, of the sacrifice that comes with love ...
Lent at the midpoint: Stay in your lane
Here we are at the midpoint of our Lenten journey with the finish line now in sight. How has it been going?
A Pastoral Letter on the Presence of God
It comes as no surprise that our “social distancing” or, when necessary, “quarantining” from one another can and does increase our feelings of isolation, even if only temporarily.
Bishop O'Connell leads virtual Way of Cross
Over the years, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has found the Stations of the Cross to be a longstanding, personal tradition – one that has brought him great joy.
2021 Lenten Regulations
During the days and weeks of penance that lie ahead — from Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021 until Holy Thursday, April 1, 2021 — the Catholic Church throughout the world commemorates the penitential season of Lent.
The value of our Catholic media
February is Catholic Press Month. Here in the Diocese of Trenton, we are blessed to have many good “Catholic Press” venues to keep in touch with our Catholic faithful.
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