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Pope Francis: a model ministry
It is an experience like no other to meet the pope, with whom I exchanged warm greetings of peace and fellowship on behalf of the Jewish community.
About this labor of love ...
Journalists and Communications staff working on behalf of the Diocese of Trenton in Philadelphia last week to cover the World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit racked up an impressive collection of statistics: Dozens of interviews and stories filed; thousands of photographs taken, hours of video shot and scores of …
Innocence, complexity and sanctity
Some years ago, I officiated at a wedding. As the officiating priest, I was invited to the reception and dance that followed upon the church service.
Finding God in a day's work
Sometimes you can find inspiration for prayer in surprising places.
Unpacking the unforgettable
By Maureen Pratt |Catholic News Service Unpacking and then arriving home from a long trip can be very unpleasant. Waiting at home are dirty laundry, stacks of unopened mail, a resentful pet, dying plants. Welcome home.
Respecting life the Gospel way
For the sake of our salvation, we need to pay serious attention, and act with purpose, to what Jesus teaches here in Matthew’s Gospel: “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will …
The joy Pope Francis left behind
Pope Francis is the true vicar of Christ on earth today. During his first visit to the United States, he touched us deeply with his wisdom and love.
Getting rid of clutter to make room for things of the spirit
A member of my faith-sharing community devoted one year to buying nothing. Nothing, at least, that wasn't a necessity. She bought food, of course, and if her printer ran out of ink, she would deem that a necessary purchase. She paid her utility bills and her mortgage, but she added …
Courage - a simple word with a remarkable power
On the evening of the wake service for the mother of Benedictine Father Edwin Leahy, headmaster of St. Benedict’s Prep, Newark, I took Father Edwin’s hand to offer condolences. His first remark to me was, “How’s my man?”
Autumnal thoughts for this time of year
At this time of year, falling leaves and flaming foliage come to those parts of the country where climates favor cold snaps, shorter days and deciduous, or leaf-shedding, trees.
Working with others as God watches us
Nothing is more imperative today than effective, fruitful collaboration. We live in a time when we possess the power to destroy our ecological balance, as well as weapons to destroy humanity.
Accepting advice and dialogue
No texting, said the doctor. There was no way I was going to make it through a week without texting. "What?" I squeaked.
Evolving Church is part of tradition
During the 2015 World Synod of Bishops on the family at the Vatican, many of us were able to see that disagreements abound in the Church.
A dangerous, divisive word
Pope Francis' recent visit to the United States has touched each of us in so many ways through words, gestures and that indelible twinkle in his eyes whenever he is with people. There is much to unpack in our own journey of faith. I want to begin with the moniker …
The Communion of Saints
At any given time, most of the world believes that death isn’t final, that some form of immortality exists.
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